James Carr Pouring Water on a Drowning Man

You push me when I'm falling And you kick me when I'm down I guess I missed my calling Cause I sit up in a cloud How much more How much more could I stand When you're pouring water On a drowning man Put me on the right track And then you let me down Stab me in the back Yes, you do, baby Everytime I turn around Criticize my love, won't you try Just try to understand You're pouring water I got to tell you bout it On a drowning man You're pouring water On a drowning man You treat me like The fool that I am You planned it out Like everything you do You put salt in my wound It's sad but it's true You warm me with your kissing Then you leave me in the cold How can I know your wishes Wanna hear you tell me When I never been told, alright I cried in mercy, baby Just try to understand You're pouring water I got to tell you bout it On an old drowning man, yeah You're pouring water, ha ha You see I'm a drowning man Oh, I got tears in my eyes I'm a drowning man Don't let me drown, oh, baby I'm a drowning man