You’re Pouring Water on a Drowning Man Songtext
von Percy Sledge

You tripped me when I′m falling
You kick me when I'm down
I think I miss my calling
I should have been a clown

How much more can I stand?
You′re pouring water on a drowning man

You get me on the right track, baby
And then you run me down, oh, yes, you do
You stab me in the back, trust yeah
Every time I turn around

Criticizin' my loving when I'm doing all I can
You′re pouring water on a drowning man


You′re pouring water on a drowning man
When you treat me like the fool I am
You bragged that I'll take anything you do
Salt in my wound, this lie and this truth

You warm me with your kisses, baby
Then you leave me in the cold, oh-yes, you do
How can I know your wishes? Yeah
When I′ve never been told

Won't you show a little mercy?
Can′t you understand?
You're pouring water on a drowning man
You′re pouring water on a drowning man
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-yeah