Elvis Costello - Pouring Water On A Drowning Man lyrics

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 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 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