In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
Still Water Runs The Deepest
Asleep at the Wheel Lyrics
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Like a love complete and through
So peaceful and dependable
I can't say the same about you
Your love is cold and selfish
And it never could be true
One time I loved you truly
I'm leaving, and I won't be back
I'm goin' to where I belong
Too long we've been together
And too long you've done me wrong
Still water runs the deepest
Like a love complete and through
So peaceful and dependable
I can't say the same about you
Well, I'm leaving, and I won't be back
Still water runs the deepest
Like a love complete and through
So peaceful and dependable
I can't say the same about you
The lyrics of Asleep At The Wheel's song "Still Water Runs The Deepest" address a frustrating and painful relationship. The metaphor of still water running deep is used to describe the contrasting nature of the singer's love and that of their partner. The singer's love is deep and complete, but the partner's love is described as cold, selfish, and untrue. The repeated line of "I can't say the same about you" emphasizes this contrast and highlights the frustration and disappointment the singer feels.
The decision to leave the relationship is made clear in the final verse, with the singer declaring their intent to leave and not return. The frustration and pain of a relationship that has gone on for too long is palpable in the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "so peaceful and dependable" serves as a contrast to the partner's behavior, and reinforces the idea that the singer desires stability and trust in the relationship, which they are not receiving.
Overall, the lyrics of "Still Water Runs The Deepest" convey the struggle of a relationship where one partner is not meeting the needs and expectations of the other. The use of the metaphor of still water running deep creates a strong and memorable image that reinforces the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Still water runs the deepest
A calm and content love runs the deepest, akin to a still body of water.
Like a love complete and through
This love that runs deep is whole and true.
So peaceful and dependable
This kind of love brings peace and reliability.
I can't say the same about you
However, this cannot be said about the person the singer is addressing.
Your love is cold and selfish
The love of the person being addressed is apathetic and self-centered.
And it never could be true
The singer no longer believes in the genuineness of this person's love.
One time I loved you truly
There was a time when the singer truly loved the person being addressed.
I'm leaving, and I won't be back
The singer is leaving and will not return.
I'm goin' to where I belong
The singer is going to where they belong.
Too long we've been together
The singer and the person being addressed have been together for too long.
And too long you've done me wrong
During that time, the person being addressed has continually wronged the singer.
Well, I'm leaving, and I won't be back
The singer is reiterating their departure.
Still water runs the deepest
The refrain is reiterated, emphasizing the importance and depth of a true love.
Like a love complete and through
Once again, this kind of love is characterized as whole and true.
So peaceful and dependable
The peace and dependability that comes from true love is re-emphasized.
I can't say the same about you
However, the singer cannot say the same about the person to whom they are referring.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE ASHLOCK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@PriscillaTheOutlaw
That was awesome, he is one of my biggest inspirations. Always doing it his way, a defining sound in both voice and instrument(trigger) Im chasing dreams here in Nashville, One Stage At A Time. When I look around the stages and the city, Music City, I think of these legends. Not many left and doesn't seem like many on the horizons getting the push they deserve. We will just keep making music with our friends and have a blast doing it. God always has a plan.
When Willie passes Trigger should be buried with Willie, ain't no museum that needs as much as Willie.
@angiesiddall9563
Great performance by Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel. Definitely legendary material.