Pouring Water On A Drowning Man Lyrics - 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 

Everytime I turn around 

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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 

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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