Overture / Backstage Dreamland

Lyrics

[A Friday night in April 1975. Backstage at an after-hours club in Saigon. Vietnamese bar-girls are getting into costumes.] [GIRLS] One of us will be Miss Saigon [ENGINEER] I've spread the word it's Miss Saigon [GIGI] Who's left to screw who hasn't gone? [ENGINEER] Shut up and get your hot pants on [GIGI] Each day more G.I.'s disappear [ENGINEER] There's still some left and they'll all be here [GIRLS] A girl can trust the Engineer [THE ENGINEER brings in a new girl, KIM.] [ENGINEER, spoken] Surprise! [ENGINEER] I found this new girl, get her dressed [ENGINEER, spoken] From the country, untouched [GIGI] Just give that virgin act a rest [GIRLS] "You are my first American" [ENGINEER] Allez! Allez! Allez! Why does it take all day? Get your asses on stage I'm raising cash tonight [GIRLS] Tonight I will be Miss Saigon [ENGINEER] They say Saigon has weeks I say it's time to pack [GIRLS] Tonight I will be Miss Saigon [ENGINEER] Each day these little buns of theirs are worth less and less I need a visa fast, and I'm not looking back Son of a bitch, they're here I can still engineer [ENGINEER, spoken] You take a look, eh? [ENGINEER] It's like the old days, my little gamines [GIRLS] Oh sure! [ENGINEER] Just look who's out there A gang of marines [GIRLS] They're here [ENGINEER] We'll pick 'em clean That's what this contest's about [GIRLS] Yes, sir [ENGINEER] One of these boys might be your ticket out [Turns to KIM.] Why is she in that dress? Ah, it's my new princess Ah, yes A bride will give the guys a treat Lower your eyelids and play sweet Men pay the moon to get fresh meat Allez! Allez! Allez! Get out and do your song Don't make the show too long Voila! On stage all! Welcome to Dreamland!