Knightmare parody of 'Rio' by Duran
Duran
A tribute to one of the better teams in Series 3, whose dungeoneer
was called Leo. Includes references to the dice room which started every
quest that season, Mellisandre falling through a trapdoor
before she could warn them not to turn left in a certain corridor, Leo performing various
actions to
create magic steps in Merlin's throne room, the team's perfect scores in most riddle challenges,
their defeat of Medusa (who had
turned a previous team to stone) and successful intimidation of Hordriss, and
Motley being persuaded to push Leo in a minecart down to
Level 3. It also mentions that the 'silver spurs of squiredom' (the original prize in
Knightmare) were very rarely won. Despite getting further than most of that year's teams,
Leo's fate was sealed when a gargoyle asked a particularly difficult question
about the Avebury stone circle, with which the team were not familiar. Without the
gargoyle's help, they had to guess at the right path, and our hero tragically fell off a cliff to his death!
Parody lyrics
Move along the floor, now make for the portal in the dice
Melly might seem wise, but you won't get her advice
With a trap to your left, travel quick to the right
You casually escape that test
You're the fourth team this season
And you look like you're the best
His name is Leo and he dances, bows and prays
Sublime at riddles and sees through Medusa's gaze
When Hordriss whines, he really shows him who's the man
Oh Leo, Leo, aren't you and your trio grand?
I've seen a bunch of teams, and I've seen it's not easy
Two won the silvery spurs
Nineteen misjudged a scene, tried the wrong way, missed a hidden clue
But then I'm sure that you'll know just what to do
His name is Leo and he dances, bows and prays
Sublime at riddles and sees through Medusa's gaze
When Hordriss whines, he really shows him who's the man
Oh Leo, Leo, aren't you and your trio grand?
Hey now, whoo, look at that!
You have nearly made it round
At the end of the mine, if Motley's inclined
He'll push you down the line, the line, the line
I'd exit fast
Or you'll be caught by wights or something that don't want you winning
You're really something, I hope that you're winning
His name is Leo and he dances, bows and prays
Sublime at riddles and sees through Medusa's gaze
When Hordriss whines, he really shows him who's the man
Oh Leo, Leo, aren't you and your trio grand?
His name is Leo, he don't know where stone rings stand
And he might find this level doesn't go to plan
Oh Leo, Leo, hear them sigh across the land
From mountains he may fall, but wasn't Leo grand?
Original lyrics – audio
Moving on the floor now babe, you're a bird of paradise
Cherry ice cream smile, I suppose it's very nice
With a step to your left and a flick to the right
You catch that mirror way out west
You know you're something special
And you look like you're the best
Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twisting through a dusty land
And when she shines, she really shows you all she can
Oh Rio, Rio, dance across the Rio Grande
I've seen you on the beach, and I've seen you on TV
Two of a billion stars
It means so much to me, like a birthday, or a pretty view
But then I'm sure that you know it's just for you
Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twisting through a dusty land
And when she shines, she really shows you all she can
Oh Rio, Rio, dance across the Rio Grande
Hey now, whoo, look at that!
Did he nearly run you down
At the end of the drive, the lawmen arrive
You make me feel alive, alive, alive
I'll take my chance
'Cos luck is on my side or something, I know what you're thinking
I tell you something, I know what you're thinking
Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twists across a dusty land
And when she shines, she really shows you all she can
Oh Rio, Rio, dance across the Rio Grande
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand
And I might find her if I'm looking like I can
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land
From mountains in the north down to the Rio Grande
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