Lyrics
Well, it's of a bold reporter whose story I will tell
Introduction to a bold reporter's story.
He went down to the Cuban land, the nearest place to hell
Reporter goes to Cuba, described as a challenging place.
He'd been there many times before, but now the law does say
Reporter had been to Cuba before, but now faces legal restrictions.
The only way to Cuba is with the CIA
Only allowed to go to Cuba with the CIA.
William Worthy isn't worthy to enter our door
William Worthy is deemed unworthy to enter the U.S.
Went down to Cuba, he's not American anymore
After going to Cuba, he's no longer considered American.
But somehow it is strange to hear the State Department say
State Department claims living in the free world, but restricts travel.
You are living in the free world, in the free world you must stay
Contradiction between being in the free world and restricted travel.
Five thousand dollars or a five year sentence may well be
Penalty for Worthy: $5000 or a five-year sentence for traveling freely.
For a man who had the nerve to think that travelin' is free
Questions the punishment for someone thinking travel is a basic freedom.
Oh why'd he waste his time to see a dictator's reign
Why see a dictator's rule when he could have experienced democracy in Spain?
When he could have seen democracy by travelin' on to Spain?
Contrast between visiting a dictator and experiencing democracy.
William Worthy isn't worthy to enter our door
Reiteration of Worthy being unworthy to enter the U.S.
Went down to Cuba, he's not American anymore
After visiting Cuba, Worthy is considered non-American.
But somehow it is strange to hear the State Department say
Continued contradiction by the State Department about living in the free world.
You are living in the free world, in the free world you must stay
Emphasizes the contradiction in the free world's restrictions on travel.
So, come all you good travelers and fellow-travelers, too
Encourages travelers to explore the world despite the restrictions.
Yes, and travel all around the world, see every country through
Expresses the desire to travel but faces passport issues.
I'd surely like to come along and see what may be new
Personal desire to explore new places hindered by disappearing passport.
But my passport's disappearing as I sing these words to you
Discourages travel to perceived "evil lands."
Well, there really is no need to travel to these evil lands
Despite growing restrictions, encourages understanding.
Yes, and though the list grows larger you must try to understand
Anticipates a global ban, suggesting a visit to Disneyland as an alternative.
Try hard not to be surprised if someday you should hear
Forewarning about the possibility of the entire world being off-limits.
The whole world is off limits, visit Disneyland this year
Satirical suggestion to visit Disneyland due to global restrictions.
William Worthy isn't worthy to enter our door
Reiteration of Worthy's unworthiness to enter the U.S.
Went down to Cuba, he's not American anymore
After visiting Cuba, Worthy is considered non-American.
But somehow it is strange to hear the State Department say
Continued contradiction by the State Department about living in the free world.
You are living in the free world, in the free world you must stay
Emphasizes the contradiction in the free world's restrictions on travel.
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