#------------PLEASE NOTE------------# #This file is the author’s own work and represents their interpretation of the# #song. You may only use this file for private study scholarship or research.# #------------# Date: Wed 11 Mar 1998 21:29:12 -0500 > Subject: c/costello_elvis/pouring_water_on_a_drowning_man.crd Pouring Water On a Drowning Man - By Elvis Costello From "Kojak Variety" (Elvis Costello from the album "Kojak Variety - Words and Music by D. Baker/D. McCormick) William Bennett 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 Criticize my lovin’ When I’m doing the very best I can You’re pouring water On a drowning man Chorus: N.C. 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 Chorus 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 fade out