Story Behind The Song
I have always believed that all people are redeemable and oppose the death penalty for that reason. I just thought I would write something that expresses this. It struck me as a good song for a movie having to do with prison, or bad boys, or the death penalty.
Song Description
The protagonist is living on the wild side. He didn't intend for his actions to ever lead to the taking of a life, but that is what happened and he ends in prison. Water dripping in the sink initially is an annoyance, like his conscience, but at some point when he surrenders it becomes his redemption.
| Song Length |
5:01 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Troubled |
Subject |
Judgement, Peace |
| Similar Artists |
Bruce Springsteen, Warren Zevon |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
WATER DRIPPING
Scott Aycock 8/16/98
Copyright 2000
CHORUS
Water dripping in the sink.
Water dripping in the sink.
I Can?t even hear myself sleep.
I can?t even dream what I think.
With that water, dripping in the sink.
Mama said now boy stop and think.
Before you drink what you reap.
The world can be as good as you please.
Or bring you right down to your knees.
Down to your knees.
I paid no never mind to her words.
Sewed all my seeds to the birds.
I played all my cards, I showed my hand.
Left me as empty as a song in the wind,
In the wind.
-CHORUS-
Water dripping in the sink.
Water dripping in the sink.
I Can?t even hear myself sleep.
I can?t even dream what I think.
With that water, dripping in the sink.
Spent some time in jails across the state.
Drying out from all the booze and hate.
Still I never dreamed it would end this way.
Thought I?d always see the light of day,
The light of day.
Robbed a liquor store with Jim my friend.
Never a soul to harm did we intend.
But after all was said and done.
A man lie dying in his blood.
In his blood.
-CHORUS-
Water dripping in the sink.
Water dripping in the sink.
I Can?t even hear myself sleep.
I can?t even dream what I think.
With that water, dripping in the sink.
I lie down in this dark and lonely cell.
Wondering if this could be hell.
Pray to God I might just get some sleep
Dream I?m the water in the sink,
In the sink.
Down the drain into the rusty pipe.
Darker than the souls darkest night.
I cry for mercy in my sleep.
Wake up to the sound of water... Dripping in the sink
-CHORUS-
Water dripping in the sink.
Water dripping in the sink
Like a fountain washing over me.
A deep abiding well of everlasting peace, everlasting peace.