Lyrics
Well, it's of a bold reporter whose story I will tell
Introduction of a bold reporter and the story to be told.
He went down to the Cuban land, the nearest place to hell
The reporter went to Cuba, described as the nearest place to hell.
He'd been there many times before, but now the law does say
The reporter had been to Cuba before, but new laws require CIA involvement for travel.
The only way to Cuba is with the CIA
Highlighting the restricted access to Cuba, controlled by the CIA.
William Worthy isn't worthy to enter our door
William Worthy is deemed unworthy due to his Cuba visit.
Went down to Cuba, he's not American anymore
After going to Cuba, he is no longer considered American.
But somehow it is strange to hear the State Department say
The State Department's statement is ironic, claiming freedom while restricting travel.
You are living in the free world, in the free world you must stay
An ironic reminder that one must stay in the "free world."
Five thousand dollars or a five year sentence may well be
A penalty of $5000 or a five-year sentence for traveling freely.
For a man who had the nerve to think that travelin' is free
Questioning the punishment for the belief that travel should be free.
Oh why'd he waste his time to see a dictator's reign
Questioning why one would waste time seeing a dictator when democracy could be experienced in Spain.
When he could have seen democracy by travelin' on to Spain?
Contrasting the two experiences: a dictator's reign vs. democracy in Spain.
William Worthy isn't worthy to enter our door
Reiteration that William Worthy is unworthy due to his Cuba visit.
Went down to Cuba, he's not American anymore
After going to Cuba, he is no longer considered American.
But somehow it is strange to hear the State Department say
The State Department's statement is ironic, claiming freedom while restricting travel.
You are living in the free world, in the free world you must stay
An ironic reminder that one must stay in the "free world."
So, come all you good travelers and fellow-travelers, too
An invitation to all travelers to explore the world.
Yes, and travel all around the world, see every country through
An encouragement to travel and experience every country.
I'd surely like to come along and see what may be new
The singer desires to join but faces passport issues.
But my passport's disappearing as I sing these words to you
The singer's passport is disappearing, hindering international travel.
Well, there really is no need to travel to these evil lands
Suggesting no need to travel to perceived evil lands.
Yes, and though the list grows larger you must try to understand
Despite a growing list, understanding the limitations on travel.
Try hard not to be surprised if someday you should hear
Warning of potential global restrictions on travel.
The whole world is off limits, visit Disneyland this year
Humorous suggestion to visit Disneyland due to the world becoming off-limits.
William Worthy isn't worthy to enter our door
Reiteration that William Worthy is unworthy due to his Cuba visit.
Went down to Cuba, he's not American anymore
After going to Cuba, he is no longer considered American.
But somehow it is strange to hear the State Department say
The State Department's statement is ironic, claiming freedom while restricting travel.
You are living in the free world, in the free world you must stay
An ironic reminder that one must stay in the "free world."
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