Nobody Knows You [When You're Down And Out] Lyrics
Otis Redding
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Lyrics
Once I lived the life
Of a millionaire
Spending my money
Oh I didn't care
Taking my friends out
For a mighty good time
Oh we'd drink that good gin
Champagne and wine
But oh just as soon
As my money got low
I couldn't find nobody
And I had no place to go
And if I ever get my hands
On a dollar again
I'm gonna hold on
Till the eagle wins
'Cause I found out
Nobody wants you
When you're down and out
Nobody wants you
When you're down and out
Lord have mercy
Yeah, yeah, now listen
Now in your pocket
There's not one penny
And all of them good friends
You found out you haven't got any
Nobody come around
But the landlord and the taxman
Your ex-wife who says
She wants more alimony
Then there's a knock on the door
And it's a woman you don't know
Says she's having your baby
She'll walk on in
But oh just as soon
As the money roll in
Here they all come sayings
That they're you're long lost friends
But if I ever get my hands
On a dollar again
I believe, I believe I'll hold on
Till the eagle wins
'Cause I found out
Nobody wants you
When you're down and out
Nobody wants you
When you're down and out
Nobody wants you
When you're down and out
Nobody wants you
When you're down and out
Nobody wants you
When you're down and out
Nobody wants you
When you're down and out
Nobody wants you
When you're down and out
Nobody, nobody, nobody
Song & Lyrics Facts
Otis Redding's "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" is a soul classic that has been covered by many artists. It was released in 1965 as part of his album Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul.
The song was written by Jimmy Cox, and the band backing up Redding on the track included Steve Cropper (guitar), Donald “Duck” Dunn (bass guitar) and Al Jackson Jr. (drums). The lyrics tell a story of someone who had it all but lost it all, and now no one knows them anymore. With its bluesy feel and powerful vocals, this song captures the desperation of trying to find hope when everything seems lost.