Friend
Nighthawk Lyrics

When I had money
During times of financial abundance

Lord, my friends all layin' around
My friends would often be around, taking advantage of my wealth

But now an I spent all my money
But now that I've depleted my money

All of my friends cannot be found
I can no longer find any of my supposed friends

Now your friend don't know you
Now your so-called friend doesn't recognize or acknowledge you

Boys, when you down an out
When you're experiencing hardship or in a state of distress

Your friend don't know you
Your friend no longer identifies with or supports you

Boys, when you down an out
Boys, when you're in a state of misery or destitution

If you ask them for a favor
If you happen to request their assistance

They don't know what it's all about
They lack understanding or are unwilling to comprehend your situation

Now they'll stop here to tell you
Now they'll take the time to inform you

Boys, what your friend will do
Boys, what your so-called friend is capable of doing

Yes, they just stop here to tell you
Yes, they simply pause to convey this message to you

They'll help you spend all yo' money
They'll actively assist you in depleting your resources

And sing farewell to you
And bid you goodbye

'Play that thing, boy'
An interjection indicating the start of a musical performance

Well, I'm goin' away to leave you
Well, I'm departing and separating from you all

Oh yes, I'm goin' away
Oh yes, I'm setting off and going elsewhere

Because my friends have forsaken me
Because my supposed friends have abandoned and betrayed me

Boys, you know they threw me away
Boys, you're aware that they cast me aside