Lyrics
I am a lonesome hobo
I am expressing my solitude as a wanderer.
Without family or friends
I lack both family and friends in my life.
Where another man's life might begin
Unlike others, my life doesn't have a promising beginning.
That's exactly where mine ends
My life seems to end where another man's might thrive.
I have tried my hand at bribery
I've attempted bribery in desperate situations.
Blackmail and deceit
I've resorted to blackmail and deceit for personal gain.
And I've served time for everything
I've faced legal consequences for various wrongdoings.
'Cept beggin' on the street
Except for begging on the street, I've experienced almost every hardship.
Well, once I was rather prosperous
Once, I was wealthy and lacked nothing.
There was nothing I did lack
I had material abundance and prosperity.
I had fourteen-karat gold in my mouth
I possessed valuable things, like gold in my mouth.
And silk upon my back
I wore luxurious silk clothing.
But I did not trust my brother
I didn't trust my own brother.
I carried him to blame
I held him responsible for my troubles.
Which led me to my fatal doom
This mistrust led me to a disastrous fate.
To wander off in shame
I ended up wandering in shame.
Kind ladies and kind gentlemen
Addressing the audience as they bid farewell.
Soon I will be gone
I will soon depart from this world.
But let me just warn you all
A cautionary message before my departure.
Before I do pass on
Advise to avoid petty jealousies in life.
Stay free from petty jealousies
Suggesting to live without being bound by others' rules.
Live by no man's code
Encouraging individuals to withhold judgment and be independent.
And hold your judgment for yourself
Emphasizing the importance of self-judgment.
Lest you wind up on this road
A warning that following the wrong path might lead others to a similar fate.
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