The Acorn Is Spinning

“Hey, Vinnie, I got this new fighter from the Bronx He's a natural.” “Oh, yeah, how?” “He reminds me of Jake LaMotta No, you can't lose with this one You want a piece of the action or what?” “Jake LaMotta, huh? “See if Luis wants in I'll talk to you later” “Alright, ciao. You got it.” -phone rings- “Eugene's place, can I help you?” “Hey, Eugene, this is Patsy Mitola. Listen I want to put five hundred on the Acorn And, uh, Eugene, let's make sure This guy spins in the third round Know what I'm saying?” “Alright I got ya. You're in.” “The Acorn the best there has been yet Hold it, ladies and gentlemen! The Acorn's spinning! He's down on the canvas! This is the third time he's been down! Oh my God, I don't think he's gonna get up! Ladies and gentlemen, I think it's all over Eight… nine… ten -- it's over! The Acorn's lost!” “Listen, curly, the Acorn may have lost this one But there's gonna be a rematch And when he comes back, he's gonna be stronger than ever Believe me, I got a lot of faith in this kid Man, he's from the Bronx, the best.” “Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”