you tripped me when i m falling you kick me when im down i think 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 get me on the right track baby and then you run me down you stab me in the back everytime i turn around criticizin my loving when im doing all i can you re pouring water on a drowning man you re pouring water on a drowning man you treat me like the fool i am you bragged that i ll take anything you do salt in my wound it s sad but it s true you warm me with your kissin baby then you leave me in the cold how can i know your wishes yeah hen i ve never been told wont you show a little mercy cant you understand you re pouring water on a drowning man youre pouring water on a drowning man oh yeah