Story Behind The Song
My cousin, Darell, wrote me a letter, which icluded the words to this song, and asked if I could put it to music, and it led to this...
Song Description
my first attempt at recording a song using
other musicians playing their respective parts
in numerous locations.
| Song Length |
7:00 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Modern |
| Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
Mood |
In High Spirits, Cheerful |
| Subject |
Philosophy, Water |
Similar Artists |
Dire Straits |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Had a friend, go to Mexico, next thing ya know, he's in a bordello
Heard him sigh that he don't why, he didn't die
O the poor fellow!
He said, Don't drink the water... No, Don't drink the water!
Cousin and me went to Coal City, girls were, pretty
and the weather was chilly, but if ya think, we were in the pink
Better have a drink but don't be silly!
Don't drink the water... Don't drink the water!
My mama's car, got totaled out, when it all worked out
Wound up in Chebanse, good people there, seem to really care
So we went back, to party and dance... got up the nxt mornin
My mouth was dry, but I wasn't high, so I don't know why
I forgot the warnin...Don't drink the water, No, Don't drink the water!
Better get back home, to Poverty(Farm), got the farm in me
And ya can drink the water! All the critters here, are free and clear
And if yer outta beer, You can drink the water!
Go out back, to the poor man's pool, catch some fish
Or act like a fool! jump right in, Let The Fun Begin!
In the water when, its hot, its cool!
But don't drink the water, No, Don't drink the water!
" Son , Don't drink it, 'cause the smell will illya,
And if that don't happen; then its bound to kill ya!"
If you decide, to leave home alone,'cause ya think yer grown
Hey, just remember, the few words I say, that you heard, today,
Save your life someday! O, Don't drink the water!
Don't drink the water, No, Don't drink the water!