Quattro amici [English translation]

We were four friends at the pub,

we wanted to change the world,

we had a higher calling in life

than a woman and a job at a bank.

We used to talk with profundity about anarchy and liberty.

Between a glass of coke and a coffee,

you stated your 'why's and proposed your 'I will's.

We were three friends at the pub

- one got a job at a bank.

You can do a lot even with three people,

while the others stay at home.

We used to talk in all honesty about individuals and solidarity.

Between a glass of wine and a coffee,

you stated your 'why's and proposed your 'but's.

We were two friends at the pub

- one went to the seaside with his woman.

But we are the best,

it's not like you need to be many.

We used to talk with toughness about hopes and possibilities.

Between a glass of whisky and a coffee,

you stated your 'why's and proposed your 'it will be's.

I'm the only one left at the pub,

the others are all at home.

And today, around three o'clock, four young boys came in,

they sat there, near me, with two cokes and two coffees in front of them.

I could hear them chatting

- they have decided to change all this world which is messed up.

I'm here with four friends at the pub,

who are willing to change the world.

And then we'll meet like stars,

to drink some whisky at Roxy Bar.

Or maybe we will never meet,

everybody busy with his own troubles.

• Artist:Gino Paoli