歌词与中文翻译
Once I lived the life of a millionaire
我曾过着百万富翁的生活
Spending my money, I didn't care
毫不在意 极侈穷奢
I carried my friends out for a good time
带上朋友出门恣意享乐
Bought bootleg liquor, champagne and wine
私酒 香槟 葡萄酒一并买下 纵酒放歌
When I began to fall so low
之后我逐渐潦倒落魄
I didn't have a friend, and no place to go
挚友尽失 无处可去
So if I get my hands on a dollar again
就算又只剩一美元在兜里
I'm gonna hold on to it 'til that old eagle grins
我也会紧攥到底("that eagle"指一美元背面那只不苟言笑的秃鹰 故"till that eagle grins"意为“永远”)
Nobody knows you
穷困潦倒时
When you're down and out
你便藉藉无名
In my pocket, not one penny
口袋里 空空如也
And my friends... I haven't any
挚友尽失
But if I ever get back on my feet again
若我东山再起
then I meet my long-lost friend
与我失散多年的"朋友"便再次相聚
it's mighty strange without a doubt,
这真真是令人啧啧称奇
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
穷困潦倒时 你便藉藉无名
I mean when you're down and out
我是说 在你穷困潦倒之际
Hmm... When you're down and out
穷困潦倒之际
Hmm...not one penny
一文不名
And my friends... I haven't any
挚友尽失
Hmm...when I feel so low
穷困潦倒时
Nobody wants me round the door
无人门前会留你
Hmm...without a doubt,
毋庸置疑
No man can use you when you 're down and out
穷困潦倒时 无人能压榨利用你
I mean when you're down and out
我是说 在你穷困潦倒之际