Pouring Water on a Drowning Man by James Carr Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You push me when I'm falling
And you kick me when I'm down
I guess I missed my calling
'Cause I should have been a clown
How much more
How much more could I stand
When you're pouring water
On a drowning man (I like that)

[Verse 2]
Put me on the right track
And then you let me down
You stab me in the back
(Yes you do baby!)
Everytime I turn around, oh
Criticizin' my love
Won't you try, just try to understand
You're pouring water
(I've got to tell you 'bout it!)
On a drowning man
[Verse 3]
You're pouring water on a drowning man
You treat me like the fool that I am
You bragged that I like everything you do
You put salt in my wound it's sad but it's true
You warm me with your kissin' then you leave me in the cold
How can I know your wishes?
Will you tell me?
When I've never been told
Alright
I'm cryin' mercy baby
Just try to understand

[Verse 4]
You're pouring water
(I've got to tell you 'bout it!)
I'm an old drowning man, yeah
You're pouring water (Hahaha)
You see I'm a drowning man
Oh, I got tears in my eyes
I'm a drowning man
Don't let me drown
Oh baby, I'm a drowning man