... Throughout the 1950s, Laine enjoyed a second career singing the title songs of Hollywood films and television shows, including: Gunfight At OK Corral, 3:10 To Yuma, Bullwhip, and Rawhide. His rendition of the title song for Mel Brooks' 1974 movie Blazing Saddles won an Oscar nomination for Best Song, and his recording of "Rawhide" for the television series of the same name has become a classic of the genre.
Cool Water
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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Without the taste of water, cool water
Old Dan and I with throats burned dry
And souls that cry for water
Cool, clear, water
Keep a movin', Dan, don't cha listen to him, Dan
He's a devil, not a man
Dan, can ya see that big, green tree
Where the water's runnin' free
And it's waitin' there for me and you
The nights are cool and I'm a fool
Each star's a pool of water
Cool water
But with the dawn I'll wake and yawn
And carry on to water
Water, water, water
Keep a movin', Dan, don't cha listen to him, Dan
He's a devil, not a man
He spreads the burning sand with water
Dan, can ya see that big, green tree
Where the water's runnin' free
And it's waitin' there for me and you
Cool, clear, water
Cool, clear, water
The lyrics of Frankie Laine's song "Cool Water" tell the story of a man and his horse, Dan, who are traveling through a barren, dry desert without any water. They are desperately in need of water to quench their thirst and relieve their parched, dry throats. As they journey on, they both feel the urge for a refreshing drink, but there's no source of water in sight. With their spirits drained and their souls crying for water, they long for the coolness and purity of water.
Amidst their journey, they encounter a harmful voice, which is referred to as "the devil". The devil makes a futile attempt to foil their hopes for water by spreading burning sand instead of water. The point the lyrics make here is that water is not only essential for their physical needs but also for their mental and emotional well-being. At last, they see a big, green tree where water is freely flowing, which promises to provide them with the water they need. The lyrics express a longing for the pristine and cool water that would bring relief from the dry and exhausting desert journey.
The song is a metaphor for our struggles in life. It reminds us that even in the harshest and driest of times, hope and perseverance can help us to discover a source that will rejuvenate us and keep us going. The journey in the song is a journey of hope and reveals the significance of water as a symbol of life.
Line by Line Meaning
All day I've faced a barren waste
The persona has spent the entire day in a desolate land
Without the taste of water, cool water
The persona has not consumed any water during the day, and is craving for cool water
Old Dan and I with throats burned dry
The persona and his dog Old Dan are both dehydrated and thirsty
And souls that cry for water
The persona and his dog are in anguish due to their unquenched thirst
Cool, clear, water
The desired type of water the persona and his dog crave for
Keep a movin', Dan, don't cha listen to him, Dan
The persona is encouraging his dog not to pay attention to the burning desire for water
He's a devil, not a man
The persona perceives their thirst as a demonic presence
He spreads the burning sand with water
The heat of the environment seems amplified by the desire for water
Dan, can ya see that big, green tree
The persona is pointing out a positive sign, a green tree which may indicate an oasis or water body present nearby
Where the water's runnin' free
The tree leads to an accessible water source
And it's waitin' there for me and you
The persona and his dog both have a chance to quench their thirst with the nearby water source
The nights are cool and I'm a fool
The cool night air is deceiving the persona to assume that their source of thirst would be quenched soon
Each star's a pool of water
The lights in the sky are an illusion in the form of pools of water full of comfort for the persona
But with the dawn I'll wake and yawn
The morning sun will expose the harsh reality of their predicament
And carry on to water
The persona has hope that they will find water soon and can hold on until then
Water, water, water
The sole commodity that the persona craves for, to quench his thirst and survive
Cool, clear, water
The desired type of water for the persona, which would provide both physical and mental relief
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Nolan
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@HonoraryGreek
The sound of the radio during my childhood. How I loved to hear his voice.
@peterohalloran5954
You cannot beat the old western songs Frankie one of the best
@kimkochel8157
My Dad met Frankie Laine many years and got an autographed photo of him. I have now discovered his music and love it. So now I own the picture with a lovely note from my Dad. I have it laminated,I treasure it because my Dad is almost 89. He and I made amends about five years ago. A month later he was diagnosed with Dementia. Love you Dad. ❤🌈🦋
@joeasmythe
Let's face it, Frankie could cover almost any type of song with his unique style.
@isaacgael2523
I realize Im kind of randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to stream new tv shows online?
@skyebird3933
Thank you for the opportunity to hear these great songs sung by the greats!
@johnpod
One of the best singers of all time singing one of the most classic songs ever.
@stephentaylor4223
No one will has or will ever sing like Frankie Laine. He has the most powerful & dramatic voice which makes his songs so full of energy whatever he sings. However he can also turn his great voice into a slow heart warming ballad. LEGEND
@NieLar642
if you not love mr Frankie you are lost
@marjeketchum1630
My Dad loved singing this song along with the radio. Nice memories ...