Nobody Knows You
Anis Lyrics


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Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spending my money, with never a care
Takin' all my friends out for a good time
Drinkin' high-priced liquor, champagne and wine;

Then I began to fall so low;
Didn't have a friend, and noplace to go
If I ever get my hands on a dollar again
I'm gonna squeeze it, until the eagle grins, cause

Nobody knows you when you're down and out.
In your pocket, not one penny
And your friends -- you find you haven't any.

But as soon as you get back on your feet again
Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
It's might strange, without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out.

when you're down and out.

In your pocket, not one penny,
And my old friends, haven't any.

But if I ever walk on my feet again,
And then I'll meet my long-lost friend.




That's mighty strange, without no doubt,
No man can use you when you're down and out.

Overall Meaning

The song "Nobody Knows You" by Anis is an emotional tale about the ups and downs of life, particularly regarding financial stability and friendship. The opening verses describe the high life of a millionaire, living extravagantly with friends and drinking expensive liquor. However, the chorus suggests that all of these friends and excesses disappear once the singer hits rock bottom. They are left with no money in their pocket, no friends to turn to, and no hope in sight. The lyrics describe the loneliness and desperation that come with financial struggles, as well as the social consequences of such hardships.


Despite the despair present in the song, there is also a sense of resilience, as the singer vows to never forget the sting of poverty and to be more careful with money in the future. They express a determination to "squeeze the dollar until the eagle grins," and to remember the way in which their former friends deserted them. Ultimately, the song serves as a meditation on the fleeting nature of wealth and friendship, as well as the importance of persistence in the face of adversity.


Overall, "Nobody Knows You" is a powerful and bittersweet song that captures the complexities of financial hardship, social isolation, and resilient hope. Its message of perseverance in the face of struggle is one that many can relate to, and its bluesy sound adds to the emotional weight of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Once I lived the life of a millionaire
I used to live a life of luxury and abundance.


Spending my money, with never a care
I spent my money without any worries or second thoughts.


Takin' all my friends out for a good time
I would treat my friends to fun times and experiences.


Drinkin' high-priced liquor, champagne and wine;
I indulged in expensive and lavish drinks like champagne and wine.


Then I began to fall so low;
My fortune and wealth started to decline.


Didn't have a friend, and noplace to go
I found myself having no friends and nowhere to turn to.


If I ever get my hands on a dollar again
If I ever become rich again.


I'm gonna squeeze it, until the eagle grins, cause
I will hold onto it tightly and appreciate its value, because


Nobody knows you when you're down and out.
No one cares about you when you're poor or struggling.


In your pocket, not one penny
When you have no money at all.


And your friends -- you find you haven't any.
You realize that you don't have any true friends who stick with you through tough times.


But as soon as you get back on your feet again
Once you become successful and wealthy again.


Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
Suddenly everyone wants to be your friend and associate with you.


It's might strange, without a doubt
It is a very odd and curious phenomenon.


Nobody knows you when you're down and out.
No one cares about you when you're poor or struggling.


In your pocket, not one penny,
When you have no money at all.


And my old friends, haven't any.
My old friends have deserted me or disappeared.


But if I ever walk on my feet again,
But if I become wealthy and successful again.


And then I'll meet my long-lost friend.
I will suddenly reconnect with old friends who abandoned me when I was struggling.


That's mighty strange, without no doubt,
It is an inexplicable and puzzling result.


No man can use you when you're down and out.
People only value you for what you can offer them, not for who you are, when you're struggling.




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Comments from YouTube:

Elenelmusic

Merci de l'upload ! Un délice cette cover..

BONZIK BONGENRE

De rien ;) Elle est magnifique en effet !!

Franklin-JR Thomas

ANIS - Nobody knows you (HQ)  https://youtu.be/6N2Pp-K5MoM BONZIK BONGENRE  ;) MERCI!!!

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