Still Water > Don't Drink The Water Lyrics
Dave Matthews Band
Lyrics
Sad eyes, sad eyes
Where you goin' with that confidence?
Sad eyes, sad eyes
Where you goin' with that confidence?
I'm goin' to where the boats go by
Caledonia river flow so wide
I'm goin' to where the boats go by
Caledonia river flow so wide
Still water, layin' over
Still water, lay my body down over
Still water, layin' over
Caledonia river oh, so wide
Come out, come out
No use in hiding
Come now, come now
Can you not see?
There's no place here
What were you expecting?
Not room for both
Just room for me
So you will lay your arms down
Yes I will call this home
Away, away
You have been banished
Your land is gone and given me
And here I will spread my wings
Yes I will call this home
What's this you say?
You feel a right to remain, then stay and I will bury you
What's this you say?
Your father's spirit still lives in this place
Well, I will silence you
Here's the hitch
Your horse is leaving
Don't miss your boat
It's leaving now
And as you go I will spread my wings
Yes, I will call this home
But I have no time to justify to you
Fool you're blind, move aside for me
All I can say to you my new neighbor
Is you must move on, or I will bury you
Now as I rest my feet by this fire
Those hands once warmed here
Well, I have retired them
I can breathe my own air
And I can sleep more soundly
Upon these poor souls
I'll build heaven and call it home
'Cause you're all dead now
And I live with my justice
And I live with my greedy need
I live with no mercy
And I live with my frenzied feeding
And I live with my hatred
And I live with my jealousy
Gotta live with the notion
I don't need anyone but me
Don't drink the water
Don't drink the water
There's blood in the water
Don't drink the water
Don't drink the water
Don't drink the water
There's blood in the water
Don't drink the water
Don't drink the water
Don't drink the water
Don't drink the water
There's blood in the water
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Still Water (Don't Drink the Water)" is a song by Dave Matthews Band that was released in 1998 as part of their album Before These Crowded Streets. The lyrics were written by band lead singer and guitarist, Dave Matthews, and drummer Carter Beauford.
It is an acoustic rock song with a positive message about finding inner peace and strength during difficult times. The song includes the poignant refrain "don't drink the water". This has become a signature phrase for the band and its fans. The song features a prominent vocal performance from Matthews, accompanied by light guitar strumming and subtle percussion. Its lyrics focus on themes of perseverance and hope, encouraging listeners to find solace within themselves rather than relying on external sources. Despite its somber tone, it also contains moments of uplifting optimism, making it a fan favorite.