About The Song
George Jones, often referred to as the “Possum,” was a titan of country music, celebrated for his raw emotion and ability to tell a story through song. One such poignant tale is found in his track, “Too Much Water”.
“Too Much Water” is a haunting ballad that explores the depths of heartbreak and the overwhelming feeling of being drowned in sorrow. Jones’s vocals, filled with a sense of despair and resignation, paint a vivid picture of a man struggling to cope with the loss of love.
The lyrics of “Too Much Water” are both simple and profound. They employ powerful imagery to convey the overwhelming nature of heartbreak. The recurring metaphor of “too much water” symbolizes the emotional turmoil the narrator is experiencing. It’s as if he’s drowning in his sorrow, unable to find a way to surface.
Musically, “Too Much Water” is a masterclass in understated elegance. The melody is both mournful and memorable, creating a sense of longing and melancholy. The arrangement is sparse, allowing Jones’s vocals to take center stage. The instrumentation, featuring acoustic guitar, steel guitar, and pedal steel, adds a layer of depth and texture to the song.
“Too Much Water” is a testament to George Jones’s ability to connect with listeners on a deeply personal level. The song’s themes of love, loss, and heartbreak are universal, and they make it a truly special piece of music. It’s a song that has been covered by many artists over the years, but no one can quite capture the raw emotion that Jones brings to the performance.
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Lyric
Well, I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you all night longWhat you been a-doin’ to meYou told me that you love me, I thought that you loved meBut you never was true to meWell, they say you’re gettin’ tired of all your runnin’ aroundYou’re wantin’ me to settle downIt too much water run under the bridgeAnd I’m too mad to come back nowBut there’s things I’ve been a-wantin’ to tell youThere’s a lot of things you should knowAnd I don’t think I’ll wait for a, a later dateNow’s the time to let you know‘Cause a-too many nights, I waited at your doorWhile you run around on meBut I got to thinkin’ my ship started sinkin’And I thought I’d better swim the seaSo now my telephones ringin’, pretty girls singin’So go ahead and run aroundIt’s just too much water run under the bridgeAnd I’m too mad to come back nowYes, there’s things I’ve been a-wantin’ to tell youThere’s a lot of things you should knowAnd I don’t think I’ll wait for a, a later dateNow’s the time to let you know‘Cause a-too many nights, I waited at your doorWhile you run around on meBut I got to thinkin’ my ship started sinkin’And I thought I’d better swim the seaSo now my telephones ringin’, pretty girls singin’So go ahead and run aroundIt’s just too much water run under the bridgeAnd I’m too mad to come back now