You'Ll Never Miss The Water
Ray Charles Lyrics


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Well Ive had my fun if I dont get well no more
Well Ive had my fun if I dont get well no more
Yeah my head is spinning
And Im going down slow
Please write my mother tell her the shape Im in
Please write my mother tell her the shape Im in
Tell her to pray for me
Forgive me for my sins
(harmonica solo)

Dont send me no doctor he wont do me no good
Dont send me no doctor he wont do me no good
I said its all my fault
Did do things I shouldnt have... (chris)
(guitar solo)

Driftin and stumblin like a ship out on the sea
Driftin and stumblin like a ship out on the sea




I aint got nobody
To care for me

Overall Meaning

The song "You'll Never Miss the Water" by Ray Charles describes the musician's struggles with addiction and the consequences that come with it. The first two verses express his acknowledgment of the physical and mental effects of substance abuse, and his awareness that he may not recover from it. The line "Please write my mother, tell her the shape I'm in, tell her to pray for me, forgive me for my sins" illustrates the guilt he feels for hurting those around him, and his need for spiritual guidance.


The third verse demonstrates how his addiction has left him alone and desperate for support. The lines "Driftin' and stumblin' like a ship out on the sea, I ain't got nobody to care for me" convey his emotional loneliness, and his realization that his addictive behavior has isolated him from the people he cares about.


In conclusion, "You'll Never Miss the Water" by Ray Charles is a poignant reflection on the consequences of addiction, and serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking help and support in times of struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

Well Ive had my fun if I dont get well no more
I have indulged in life's pleasures, and if I cannot recover, then I have no regrets.


Yeah my head is spinning And Im going down slow
The effects of my actions are catching up to me, and I feel like I am slowly sinking.


Please write my mother tell her the shape Im in Tell her to pray for me Forgive me for my sins
I am asking for my mother's prayers and forgiveness for the wrongs I have committed.


Dont send me no doctor he wont do me no good I said its all my fault Did do things I shouldnt have... (chris) (guitar solo)
I know a doctor cannot help me now; the responsibility for my condition lies with me because of my poor choices and actions.


Driftin and stumblin like a ship out on the sea I aint got nobody To care for me
I am lost and alone, like a ship without a crew, with nobody to offer support or care for me during this difficult time.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ODEN

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