After seventeen years behind bars
经过十七年的狱刑
And lookin' back on his mistakes
回首反思他的错
He sat down and poured out his heart
他坐下开始倾吐他的内心
When his son came to see him today
当今天他儿子来看他的时候
He spoke with a voice that trembled
他声音颤抖地诉说着
Tryin' to hold back the tears
想要忍住溢出的泪水
He said ''I ain't been much of a father
他说 我不是一个合格的父亲
Son I wish I could turn back the years ''
儿子 我真希望我可以回到曾经的日子
'''Cause life's like a river and the water is deep
因为生活就像是一条水很深的河流
Cross it with care or you'll end up like me
你要小心翼翼地通过 否则结局就会像我一样
Let my mistakes be your steppin' stones
让我的错误成为你前进的基石
And walk on the rocks that I stumbled on ''
走在我发现的这些礁石之上吧
He said ''Son stay away from the bottle
他说 儿子 远离酒精
Watch out for the company you keep
密切关注你的公司
And hold on to those you love
紧握着那些你爱的人的手
'Cause love is a man's greatest need ''
因为爱是人类最大的需求
''The right way may not be easy
正确的道路也许并不轻松
The right road ain't always straight
也许并不总是径直平坦
Son please don't follow the footsteps
儿子 请不要跟随我的脚步
That lead to where I am today ''
步我的后尘
'''Cause life's like a river and the water is deep
因为生活就像是一条水很深的河流
Cross it with care or you'll end up like me
你要小心翼翼地通过 否则结局就会像我一样
Let my mistakes be your steppin' stones
让我的错误成为你前进的基石
And walk on the rocks that I stumbled on ''
走在我发现的这些礁石之上吧
''Walk on the rocks that I stumbled on ''
走在我发现的这些礁石之上吧