Ringing of Revolution-Phil Ochs

[ti:Ringing Of Revolution] [ar:Phil Ochs] [al:There But For Fortune] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.00]Ringing of Revolution - Phil Ochs
以下歌词翻译由微信翻译提供 [01:39.64]In a building of gold with riches untold
在一栋拥有数不清财富的黄金建筑里 [01:44.47]Lived the families on
一家人活下去 [01:45.70]Which the country was founded
这个国家建立于此 [01:49.40]And the merchants of style
时尚的商人 [01:51.72]With their red velvet smiles
带着红丝绒般的笑容 [01:54.29]Were there for they also were hounded
他们也会被穷追不舍 [01:59.06]And the soft middle class
软弱的中产阶级 [02:01.06]Crowded in to the last
挤到最后 [02:03.42]For the building was fully surrounded
因为这座建筑被完全包围了 [02:08.48]And the noise outside
外面嘈杂的声音 [02:10.58]Was the ringing of revolution
是革命的声音 [02:20.58]Sadly they stared and sank in their chairs
他们伤心地盯着我一动不动地坐在椅子上 [02:24.86]And searched for a comforting notion
寻找一个值得欣慰的想法 [02:29.43]And the rich silver walls looked ready to fall
华丽的银色高墙似乎即将倒塌 [02:34.28]As they shook in doubtful devotion
他们摇摆着令人怀疑的忠诚 [02:39.15]The ice cubes would clink
冰块叮当作响 [02:40.96]As they freshened their drinks
当他们端起酒杯 [02:43.37]Wet their minds in bitter emotion
他们沉浸在痛苦的情绪里 [02:48.27]And they talked about
他们谈起 [02:51.02]The ringing of revolution
革命的声音 [03:00.14]We were hardly aware
我们几乎没有察觉 [03:02.18]Of the hardships they beared
他们经历的磨难 [03:05.44]For our time was taken with treasure
因为我们的时光被珍惜 [03:10.45]Oh life was a game
人生就是一场游戏 [03:12.72]And work was a shame
工作是一种遗憾 [03:15.37]And pain was prevented by pleasure
快乐避免了痛苦 [03:20.13]The world cold and grey
这世界阴冷灰暗 [03:22.48]Was so far away
曾经那么遥远 [03:25.19]In the distance only money could measure
只有金钱才能衡量的远方 [03:29.60]But their thoughts were
但他们的想法 [03:31.22]Broken by the ringing of revolution
革命的声音让我支离破碎 [03:41.12]And the clouds filled the room
云朵布满了房间 [03:43.63]In darkening doom
在黑暗中沉沦 [03:46.12]As the crooked smoke rings were rising
烟雾缭绕 [03:50.87]How long will it take how can we escape
需要多久我们该如何逃离 [03:55.65]Someone asks but no one's advising
有人问我但没人给我建议 [04:00.49]And the quivering floor
地板在颤动 [04:02.89]Responds to the roar
回应怒吼 [04:05.25]In a shake no longer surprising
不知所措不再令人惊讶 [04:09.96]As closer and closer
越来越近 [04:12.25]Comes the ringing of revolution
革命的声音响起 [04:21.78]Softly they moan please leave us alone
他们轻声呼唤请别打扰我们 [04:26.96]Back and forth they are pacing
他们来回踱步 [04:31.55]And they cover their ears
他们捂住耳朵 [04:34.08]And try not to hear
尽量不去听 [04:36.40]With pillows of silk they're embracing
用丝绸做的枕头相互拥抱 [04:41.26]And the crackling crowd
熙熙攘攘的人群 [04:43.47]Is laughing out loud
放声大笑 [04:45.94]Peeking in at the target
暗中窥探目标 [04:48.26]They're chasing
他们紧追不舍 [04:50.54]Now trembling inside
现在内心在颤抖 [04:53.10]The ringing of revolution
革命的声音 [05:02.27]With compromise sway we give in half way
妥协摇摆不定我们半途而废 [05:07.39]When we saw that rebellion was growing
当我们看见反叛势力滋长 [05:12.50]Now everything's lost
如今我一无所有 [05:14.83]As they kneel by the cross
他们跪在十字架旁 [05:16.64]Where the blood of Christ is still flowing
在那里基督的圣血依然流淌 [05:21.85]To late for their sorrow
他们的悲伤姗姗来迟 [05:24.06]They've reached their tomorrow
他们已经抵达明天 [05:26.51]And reaped the seed they were sowing
收获了他们播下的种子 [05:31.23]Now harvested
现在收获颇丰 [05:32.55]By the ringing of revolution
革命的钟声响起 [05:42.47]In tattered tuxedos
穿着破旧的燕尾服 [05:44.83]They faced the new heroes
他们面对新的英雄 [05:47.54]And crawled about in confusion
在混乱中爬行 [05:51.96]And they sheepishly grinned
他们羞涩地笑了笑 [05:54.03]For their memories were dim
因为他们的记忆模糊不清 [05:56.32]Of the decades of dark execution
数十年的黑暗处决 [06:01.85]Hollow hands were raised
人们举起空洞的双手 [06:03.70]They stood there amazed
他们惊讶地站在那里 [06:06.20]In the shattering of their illusions
幻想破灭的时候 [06:10.40]As the windows were smashed
车窗玻璃被砸碎 [06:12.70]By the ringing of revolution
革命的钟声响起 [06:22.77]Down on our knees we're begging you please
我们双膝跪地求你了 [06:28.18]We're sorry for the way you were driven
我们为你的行为感到抱歉 [06:33.45]There's no need to taunt
没必要嘲讽 [06:35.76]Just take what you want
拿走你想要的一切 [06:38.16]And we'll make amends if we're living
只要我们好好生活我们会弥补过错 [06:43.13]But away from the grounds
但是远离地面 [06:45.56]The flames told the town
熊熊烈焰让整个城镇 [06:48.22]That only the dead are forgiven
只有死去的人才能得到宽恕 [06:53.01]As they vanished inside
当他们在心中消失 [06:55.61]The ringing of revolution
革命的声音