Quattro amici al bar
Gino Paoli
Four friends at the bar
We were four friends at the bar
who wanted to change the world,
destined for something more
than a woman and a job in a bank.
We talked deeply
about anarchy and freedom.
Between a glass of coke and a coffee
you brought out your reasons
and proposed your actions.
We were three friends at the bar,
one got a job in a bank,
much can be done even with three
while the others stay at home.
We talked honestly
about individuals and solidarity.
Between a glass of wine and a coffee
you brought out your reasons
and proposed your buts.
We were two friends at the bar,
one went to the sea with a woman,
but the strongest are us,
here you don't need to be many.
We talked with determination
about hopes and possibilities.
Between a glass of whisky and a coffee
you brought out your reasons
and proposed your will be.
I remained alone at the bar,
the others are all at home,
and today, around three o'clock,
four kids came.
They sat near me
with two cokes and two coffees in front of them.
I heard them chatting,
they decided to change
all this world that is not right.
I'm here with four friends at the bar
who want to change the world.
And then we'll meet like stars
drinking whisky at the Roxy Bar,
or maybe we'll never meet,
each chasing their own troubles.
And then we'll meet like stars
drinking whisky at the Roxy Bar,
or maybe we'll never meet,
each chasing their own troubles.