Pouring Water on a Drowning Man - Elvis Costello

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 loving

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 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 drowing man

You’re pouring water

On a poor drowning man