Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
The Unseen Realities of Wealth and Isolation
Lyrics
Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Once, I experienced a life of wealth and abundance.
Spending all my money, I didn't care
I spent my money recklessly, without concern.
Taking my friends out for a mighty good time
I treated my friends to extravagant and enjoyable experiences.
Bootleg whiskey, champagne and wine
I indulged in illegal alcohol, champagne, and wine.
Then I began to fall so low
Subsequently, I started to decline and face hardships.
Lost all my good friends, and nowhere to go
I lost all my true friends and found myself without support.
If I get my hands on a dollar again
If I come across money again, I'll hold onto it tightly.
Gonna hang onto it 'til that eagle grins
Emphasizing the commitment to keep the money until prosperous again.
'Cause nobody knows you
Highlighting the theme that people are not attentive or supportive when one is facing difficulties.
When you're down and out
Nobody acknowledges or supports you when you're facing hardships.
In my pocket, not one penny
I have no money in my pocket.
And my friends, I haven't any
I have lost all my friends.
But if I get myself back up on my feet again
If I recover and become successful again.
Everybody wanna be my long-lost friend
People will want to befriend me again.
It's mighty strange, without a doubt
Expressing the strange reality that people only show interest when one is prosperous.
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
Reiteration of the theme that nobody cares about you during tough times.
I mean, when you're down and out
Repeating the idea that people are indifferent when you're facing difficulties.
'Cause nobody knows you
Reemphasizing the lack of support during challenging times.
When you're down and out
Restating the theme that people neglect you when you're down.
In my pocket, not one penny
Reiterating the absence of money in the pocket.
And my friends, I haven't any
Reiterating the lack of friends.
But when I get myself back on my feet again
If I overcome my difficulties and become successful again.
Everyone wanna be my long-lost friend
People will once again seek to be my friends.
It's mighty strange, without a doubt
Highlighting the peculiar reality that people change their attitude based on one's prosperity.
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
Reiteration of the concept that nobody recognizes you during your struggles.
I mean, when you're down and out
Repeating the notion that people are indifferent when you're facing difficulties.
When you're down and out
Emphasizing the repetition of facing challenges and being ignored.
Ooh, when you're down and
Expressing the sentiment of being down and out.
When you're down and out
Reiterating the challenging state of being down and out.
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