The Boys From Cuba Songtext

von JFK-where is the vision? The Rock Opera

We've inherited some deadwood
Now's the time to cut it out
Feeble puppets who've grown lazy
Ike's men with mental gout

A little gentle pruning
To show the light of day
We'll thank them for their service
And we'll get them on their way

In view of what you're saying
I think you may be pleased
We have a little proposition
Your approval's all we need

Well, you musn't be faint-hearted
Everything will be all right
It can make your reputation
You'll be a hero overnight

We are the boys from Cuba
We've got a little plan
We're going to take our land back
We're in it to a man
They don't know that we're coming
We'll catch them by surprise
They're too busy with their new friends
To see before their eyes
But I don't know the details
It sounds no package tour
I need time to make my mind up
What you speak of, it is war

You mustn't think of failure
Castro's head is in the clouds
He's too busy with his theories
The fighting won't be loud
We are the boys from Cuba
We can put on quite a show
All we need's a little money
Our resources are too low
The people will support us
They're just waiting for a sign
Just give them some incentive
Show them that you're on our side
Be careful what you're doing
There's one thing you should learn
They'll do it on your blind side
When your back is turned

I know what you're saying
And it's rather close to home
Supposing they're defeated
Is it me who stands alone

All right you have convinced me
But I should have checked this out before
Can you promise me no repercussions
No fingerprints on Castro's door

We are the boys from Cuba
Can't you see the fix we're in
We're in the liberating business
It's a game we play to win
But we face this little problem
Which would somewhat spoil our fun
We're a little short of money
Won't you see what can be done