Water of Love
Water of Love

Dire Straits - Water of Love Lyrics

Pop
Oct 1, 1978
506
Water of Love Music Video

Water of Love Lyrics

High and dry in the long hot day
Lost and lonely every way
Got the flats all around me sky up above
Yes I need a little water of love

I've been too and long lonely and my heart feels pain
Crying out for some soothing rain
I believe I have taken enough
Yes I need a little water of love

Water of love deep in the ground
But there ain't no water here to be found
Some day baby when the river runs free
It's gonna carry that water of love to me

There's a bird up in a tree sitting up high
Just waiting for me to die
If I don't get some water soon
I'll be dead and gone in the afternoon

Water of love deep in the ground
But there ain't no water here to be found
Some day baby when the river runs free
It's gonna carry that water of love to me

Once I had a woman I could call my own
Once I had a woman now my woman she gone
Once there was a river now there's a stone
You know it's evil then you're living alone

Water of love deep in the ground
But there ain't no water here to be found
Some day baby when the river runs free
It's gonna carry that water of love to me, carry that

Water of love deep in the ground
But there ain't no water here to be found
Some day baby when the river runs free
It's gonna carry that water of love to me

Writer(s): MARK KNOPFLER
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'Water of Love' originally released as a single?

    'Water of Love' was released as a single in October 1978 in the Netherlands and in December 1978 in Australia. It was a follow-up to Dire Straits' first single 'Sultans of Swing'.

  2. Who wrote 'Water of Love'?

    'Water of Love' was written by Mark Knopfler, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Dire Straits. The song was part of Dire Straits' self-titled debut album.

  3. What guitars did Mark Knopfler use for recording 'Water of Love'?

    For the recording of 'Water of Love', Mark Knopfler used a 1938 National Style O 14 fret guitar. He also played red Fender Stratocasters for other tracks on the same album.

  4. Did 'Water of Love' ever appear on any Dire Straits live albums?

    Yes, 'Water of Love' was included on Dire Straits' live album 'Live at the BBC'. The song was often performed during their live shows.

  5. Were there any other artists who covered 'Water of Love'?

    Yes, 'Water of Love' has been covered by artists like The Judds, who included it on their album 'River of Time'. Mark Knopfler played guitar on their version. Other covers include interpretations by Alex Bollard and Lex Vandyke.

  6. Did 'Water of Love' chart in any countries?

    Yes, 'Water of Love' charted in the Netherlands, reaching number 28, and in Australia, reaching number 54.

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