Soon enough we will be back in the islands and experiencing the BVIs. One of the places I am excited to stop by is Callwood’s Rum Distillery. At one point many years ago, the BVIs had over a 100 rum distilleries with 26 of those being on Tortola. Today, Callwood is the only operational distillery left on the island. It has stood the test of time for a reason…great rum.
Now, is it just coincidence that all of this lines up with another Jimmy Buffett song? Possibly. And will we be heading to Village Cay for a “Cheeseburger in Paradise” while we explore Road Town? You bet your Heinz 57 and French-fried potatoes!
Mañana
Song by
She said I can’t go back to America soon
So goddamn cold it’s gonna snow until June
Yeah, they’re freezin’ up in Buffalo stuck in their cars
And I’m lyin’ here ‘neath the sun and the star
Customs man tells her that she’s gotta leave
She’s got a plan hidden up her shrewd sleeve
Wants to find her a captain, a man of strong mind
And any direction he blows will be fine
Please don’t say mañana if you don’t mean it
I have heard those words for so very long
Don’t try to describe the ocean if you’ve never seen it
Don’t ever forget that you just may wind up being wrong
Tried and I tried but I don’t understand
Never seemed to work out the way I had it planned
Hangin’ out at a marina when Steve Martin called
Singin’ anybody there really want to get small
But women and water are in short supply
There’s not enough dope for us all to get high
I hear it gets better, that’s what they say
As soon as we sail on to Cane Garden Bay
So please don’t say mañana if you don’t mean it
I have heard your lines for so very long
Don’t try to describe the scenery if you’ve never seen it
Don’t ever forget that you just may wind up in my song
Alright, let’s reggae, Reefers!
Called all my friends on those cheap nightly rates
Sure was good to talk to the old United States
While the lights of St. Thomas lie twenty miles west
I see General Electric’s still doing their best
I got to head this boat South pretty soon
New album’s old and I’m fresh out of tunes
But I know that I’ll get ’em, I know that they’ll come
Through the people and places and Callwood’s Rum
So please don’t say mañana if you don’t mean it (don’t mean it)
I have done your lines for so very long
Don’t try to describe a kiss concert if you’ve never seen it
Don’t ever forget that you just may wind up being gonged
And I hope Anita Bryant never ever does one of my songs
No, no, no
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