Dirty Water John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
"Dirty Water" by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, released in 1968, is a blues rock song that captures the essence of urban life and the struggles within it. The lyrics express feelings of discontent and the gritty reality of city living, symbolized by "dirty water." The song features a raw, energetic guitar riff and soulful harmonica, characteristic of the blues genre. Its themes of resilience and reflection on societal issues resonate with listeners. The track has influenced various artists and remains a notable piece in the blues rock canon. #BluesRock
Well I don't need you hangin' round my door
Tryin' to drag me back down to the shore
And I ain't gonna drink your dirty water no more
Well I got wet from my head down to my legs
And I drank dirty water down to the dregs
But I won't do it again I don't care who begs
Dirty water - now what's that for
Dirty water - I ain't drinkin' no more
I ain't drinkin' no more
You got a lie underneath your tongue where it
Can't be seen
And you want to put the truth on guillotine
But you might as well put out a fire with gasoline
Well you can serve dirty water from a golden cup
You can try to lock up the truth but the door won't shut
'Cause the truth just keeps comin' out like blood from a cut
Dirty water - now what's that for
Dirty water - I ain't drinkin' no more
I ain't drinkin' no more
You can try to sweeten dirty water up with grenadine
But I can still read you just like a magazine
And I ain't gonna drink no more till the water runs clean
Tryin' to drag me back down to the shore
And I ain't gonna drink your dirty water no more
Well I got wet from my head down to my legs
And I drank dirty water down to the dregs
But I won't do it again I don't care who begs
Dirty water - now what's that for
Dirty water - I ain't drinkin' no more
I ain't drinkin' no more
You got a lie underneath your tongue where it
Can't be seen
And you want to put the truth on guillotine
But you might as well put out a fire with gasoline
Well you can serve dirty water from a golden cup
You can try to lock up the truth but the door won't shut
'Cause the truth just keeps comin' out like blood from a cut
Dirty water - now what's that for
Dirty water - I ain't drinkin' no more
I ain't drinkin' no more
You can try to sweeten dirty water up with grenadine
But I can still read you just like a magazine
And I ain't gonna drink no more till the water runs clean
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