El Swing De La Vinateria

The Swing of the Liquor Store

Excuse me, man, and
forgive my interruption
but you gotta sell me
some booze that’s got rum.

I know there’s a dry law today
and it’s all forbidden
but I’m asking you a favor
get me a bottle of rum
for my party.
I’ve got my buddies
waiting for the green light
and the girls who came
are all set, and I’m not leaving without rum.

Just as we arrive when
we make the entrance with 2
or 3 bottles, you’ll see that
we’ll wrap it up, just bring out the
rum, yeah, I’m asking you
politely and with respect.

Listen to me, man
and hold what I’m asking
because if you do me this favor
I’ll be your friend from now on
and if you give me another bottle
maybe I’ll invite you
along with me.

The drinks ran out
and in the middle of the party, so
that nobody sneaks out, we
locked the door, yeah
nobody’s leaving here
those who came in are stuck
just waiting for me, if I take too long
they’ll fall asleep now
man, don’t be like that.

Come on, I’m talking to you
nicely and you’re ignoring me
hand me what I’m asking for
or I swear I’ll slap you, but if
you’re being a jerk with me, buddy,
I’ll give you a hug.

And if you’re a whale’s eye
and you’re spitting water everywhere,
I’ll break some glass
and mess up your maraca, and I’ll
end up looking all stained.

I’ll catch you when you come out
and I’ll leave you looking ugly
if you make me mad
I’ll pull out my gun and piss on you
what the hell are you carrying?
Just like that, people understand
hand me the bottle and let’s get out of
here in peace, and if you still want cash
just charge it to my tab
and I’ll pay you along with the
rest.

I know you ignore the dry laws
for your own pleasure
and here you’re gonna forgive me
but you only understand
with scares, and I’m telling you
straight up, in this store I won’t
be buying again.
And for the bottles I owe you
let’s see who you’ll go to
collect from.