You tripped me when I'm falling You kick me when I'm down I think I miss my calling I should have been a clown How much more can I stand? You're pouring water on a drowning man You get me on the right track, baby And then you run me down, oh, yes, you do You stab me in the back, trust yeah Every time I turn around Criticizin' my loving when I'm doing all I can You're pouring water on a drowning man You're pouring water on a drowning man When you treat me like the fool I am You bragged that I'll take anything you do Salt in my wound, this lie and this truth You warm me with your kisses, baby Then you leave me in the cold, oh-yes, you do How can I know your wishes? Yeah When I've never been told Won't you show a little mercy? Can't you understand? You're pouring water on a drowning man You're pouring water on a drowning man Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-yeah