Pouring Water On A Drowning Man Lyrics

You push me when I'm falling
And then you put me down
I guess I missed my calling
I should have been a clown

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

You put me on the right track
And then you put me down
You stab me in the back
Every time I turn around

Criticize my lovin'
When I'm doing the very best I can
You're pouring water on a drowning man
You're pouring water on a drowning man

You treat me like the fool that I am
You bet that I like everything you do
Put salt in my wounds, it's sad but it's true

You warm me with your kisses
Then you leave me in the cold
How can I know your wishes
When I've never been told

Won't you please forgive me
Just try and understand
You're pouring water on a drowning man
You're pouring water on a drowning man

You treat me like the fool that I am
You bet that I like everything you do
Put salt in my wounds, it's sad but it's true

You warm me with your kisses
Then you leave me in the cold
How can I know your wishes
When I've never been told

Won't you please forgive me
Just try and understand
You're pouring water on a poor drowning man

I got tears in my eyes
Oh, I'm a drowning man
I got tears in my eyes
You're pouring water on a drowning man
You're pouring water on a poor drowning man

Elvis Costello - Blood & Chocolate (With Bonus Disc)

Feb 2002

1. Uncomplicated
2. Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head
3. Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind?
4. Blue Chair
5. Battered Old Bird
6. Crimes Of Paris
7. Poor Napoleon
8. Next Time Round
9. Leave My Kitten Alone
10. New Rhythm Method
11. Forgive her Anything
12. Seven Day Weekend
13. Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo
14. American Without Tears No. 2
15. All These Things
16. Pouring Water On A Drowning Man
17. Running Out Of Fools
18. Tell Mr Right Now
19. Lonely Blue Boy