You Always Miss the Water
Ray Charles Lyrics


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Be real sweet to your sweetheart.
Never never make her cry.
'Cause you'll always miss the water when the well goes dry...

Make true love to your lover,
When the moon's high in the sky.
'Cause you'll always miss the water when the well goes dry...
It's tough to be alone and you're love is not there.
It's rough to need your (inaudible) lying in your solitaire...

So, be sweet to your sweetheart,
And she'll never say goodbye.
Then the water in your well will never never go dry...

(Piano Solo)...





Then the water in your well will never, never go dry...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ray Charles's "You Always Miss the Water" is a warning to listeners to be kind and loving to their significant others. The first verse advises listeners to be kind to their partners and avoid making them cry, as once they leave, it will be challenging to regain their love again. The chorus emphasizes the importance of showing love and affection to your partner to prevent the well of love from running dry. The lyrics then touch on the struggle of being alone and yearning for a partner when they are gone, making it clear that love should be cherished while it lasts. In the last verse, Charles reinforces the theme of the importance of being sweet to your partner, as this will guarantee the longevity of the relationship and preserve the love in the "well."


Overall, the song advises people to be kind and tender to their significant others and appreciate the love they have before it is too late. It touches on the challenges of being without a partner and the importance of keeping love alive.


Line by Line Meaning

Be real sweet to your sweetheart.
Show affection and kindness to your significant other.


Never never make her cry.
Avoid causing emotional pain and tears to your partner.


'Cause you'll always miss the water when the well goes dry...
Your partner's love and affection is a valuable resource that you'll regret losing if you neglect or take it for granted.


Make true love to your lover,
Express genuine love and passion towards your romantic partner.


When the moon's high in the sky.
Take advantage of romantic moments, like full moon nights, to deepen your connection with your partner.


It's tough to be alone and you're love is not there.
Feeling lonely and lacking love can be difficult to cope with.


It's rough to need your (inaudible) lying in your solitaire...
Being isolated and missing the presence of a loved one can be painful and lonely.


So, be sweet to your sweetheart,
Act with kindness and affection towards your significant other.


And she'll never say goodbye.
Treating your partner with love and respect can help prevent the end of the relationship.


Then the water in your well will never never go dry...
When both partners show love and affection towards each other, their relationship will remain strong and fulfilling.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM YORK

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Comments from YouTube:

@missnormalee

This is such a wonderful song. It hurts me to hear it sometimes, but I love it.

@jggreengonzalez2530

Such good vibes man!
Cheers!

@jamesholiday321

love the song , my well is about to run dry . there will be some tears.

@bluegreenmae

Only water now is my tears,his well gone dry

@xiomaraobrien1617

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