Baltimore - Audra McDonald

Baltimore - Audra McDonald
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Written by：Doug Petty

When my mother told me
当母亲告诫我时
Don't forget your rain boots when it's wet
阴雨天别忘了穿上雨靴
I listened up just like a good good little girl
我像乖女孩般认真聆听
And when she prudently suggested I should lose the cigarette
当她谨慎劝我戒掉香烟
I knew that bit of wisdom was a pearl
我明白那是珍贵的箴言
But in all of the advice
但在所有这些年
That I collected through the years
收集的忠告里
I admit to you with trepidatious dread
我惶恐不安地向你坦白
Unfortunately there was some that whizzed right through my ears
可惜有些话从我耳边溜走
Ah where

Where was my mind when mother said
当母亲告诫时 我的心在哪里
Avoid navel contemplating floppy haired actors
要远离那些头发蓬松的演员
Originally from Baltimore
他们来自巴尔的摩
Who excel at mime still placed vertigo
擅长默剧却总让人晕眩
And have issues with their mom
还对母亲心怀芥蒂
Sure at first they're very charming
起初他们确实迷人
Their attention is disarming
他们的殷勤令人卸下防备
But give attention in return
但若你回应以真心
And dear they'll drop you like a bomb
亲爱的 他们会像炸弹般将你抛弃
Yes do avoid
务必远离
REO speedwagon loving Christopher Walken imitating thespians
那些模仿克里斯托弗·沃肯的戏精
Originally from Baltimore
他们来自巴尔的摩
Who can't piss unless their shrink says it's ok
连如厕都要心理医生首肯
Why let them break your heart dear
何必让他们伤透你心
Put your head on and be smart dear
亲爱的 保持清醒头脑
Put some bug spray on and make them go away
喷洒驱虫剂 让那些家伙远离你
When my daddy told me look both ways
当父亲教导我过马路时
Before you 'cross the street
要左右张望
I took his words to heart and I complied
我将他的叮嘱铭记于心并遵从
And when he told me be yourself
当他告诉我要做自己
I should march to my own beat
活出自己的节奏
I did
我做到了
And found that truth was bonafide
却发现真相如此确凿
But in all of the advice
但在所有这些年
That I collected through the years
收集的忠告里
I have to say I am a bit surprised
我不得不说我有些惊讶
I missed the best advice that daddy trumpeted my way
我竟忽略了父亲反复强调的金玉良言
Ah where

Where was my mind when he advised
当他告诫我时 我的心去了哪里
Avoid narcissistic alcoholic think they're french but they're not
要远离那些自恋的酒鬼 他们自诩法国人实则不然
Waiters originally from Baltimore
那些来自巴尔的摩的服务生
Who deflower you carry a copy a fountainhead in their pocket
他们用《源泉》装点口袋 却夺走你的纯真
And lie about their age
还谎报自己年龄
Sure at first their eyes are steely
初遇时眼神看似坚毅
And their words are touchy feely
甜言蜜语令人沉溺
Have them cheat upon you twice
等他们两次背叛你后
And my advice is more than sage
才知我箴言何其珍贵
Yes do steer clear
务必远离为妙
Of renaissance festival loving food service consultants
那些沉迷文艺复兴节的美食顾问
Originally from Baltimore
他们来自巴尔的摩
Who say they dance with NYC ballet
自称与纽约芭蕾共舞
But are really an administrative intern
实则只是行政实习生
For it's clear upon reflection
细想便知若你托付真心
If you give him your affection
若你对他倾注深情
You will understand the concept crash and burn
终将体会何为粉身碎骨
The singles world out there can be a scary land
单身世界犹如险境
I have to ask is it me
我不禁要问 这是我的问题
Or is it Maryland
还是马里兰州的风气
So if you can possibly avoid it
所以如果可能的话
Don't fall in love or lust or have crushes
千万别陷入爱情 欲望或心动
On boys from Baltimore
对那些巴尔的摩男孩
Though at first they seem chuck full of style and class
虽然初见时他们风度翩翩
Sure Cal Ripken's charm is actual
卡尔·瑞普肯的魅力确实存在
But he's married and it's factual
但他已婚 这是事实
Pamlico is not the only place you'll find a horse's a**
帕姆利科并非唯一盛产蠢货之地
Yes at all costs
无论如何切记
Avoid ridiculous though amusing experiences
远离那些荒唐可笑的情缘
Cultivated in Baltimore
它们滋生于巴尔的摩
Barry Levinson I mean no disrespect
巴里·莱文森 我绝无冒犯之意
If you have to go to Baltimore
若你不得不前往巴尔的摩
And meet boys do not marry 'em
邂逅男子但切勿托付终身
Although it's true I hear that they've got quite a nice aquarium
尽管听说那里的水族馆确实迷人
Ladies take your hearts
姑娘们 请带着你们的心
And run as fast as little legs can carry 'em
用尽全力逃离这里
From Baltimore
远离巴尔的摩
There are better boys in Boise
博伊西有更好的男孩
Boys in Boise always call
那里的男孩总会来电
You'll have better luck in Josie
你在乔西会更幸运
Or St Paul well not St Paul
或者圣保罗...好吧圣保罗除外
But no matter where life takes you
但无论命运将你带向何方
It just makes no sense to fall
坠入爱河实在不明智
In Baltimore
在巴尔的摩
Hey where are you from
嘿 你来自何方
Silver spring oh
银泉镇啊