Pioneers of Texas Country music, they pretty much told Nashville that they … Read Full Bio ↴Pioneers of Texas Country music, they pretty much told Nashville that they could kiss their ass and came to be called Outlaw Country ever since. I recall Waylon in an interview (70's) regarding him not bending to Nashvilles' will, and he said something to the effect that he and Willie Nelson could go to Texas, play Houston, Dallas, Austin, and El Paso one weekend nite a month for as long as they cared to.... and still have more money than they could spend.

Still Water Runs The Deepest
Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard Lyrics

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Still water runs the deepest
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 can't say the same about you

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

Overall Meaning

The song Still Water Runs The Deepest is a straightforward and honest take on love and relationships. The first verse of the song draws a comparison between the depth of still water and the completeness and security of true love. The singer suggests that such love is peaceful and dependable, which is in sharp contrast to the love that his partner offers. He accuses his partner of being cold and selfish, unable to offer the same kind of love that he once did. The chorus asserts that the singer is leaving his partner because he feels unloved and unfulfilled, and that he is seeking fulfillment in a place where he will truly belong.

The lyrics of this song are simple and direct, reflecting a sense of disillusionment and disappointment in the singer's relationship. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the message of the song and drives the point home. Ultimately, the song is a testament to the power of deep and true love, suggesting that while it may be hard to find, it is worth the effort to pursue it.

Line by Line Meaning

Still water runs the deepest
A love that runs deep is like still water, complete and undisturbed

Like a love complete and through
A love that is complete and unconditional

So peaceful and dependable
A love that is serene, constant and reliable

I can't say the same about you
Your love is not peaceful, and certainly not dependable

Your love is cold and selfish
Your love is unfeeling and utterly self-centered

And it never could be true
It is impossible for your love to be genuine

One time I loved you truly
In the past, I once loved you with sincerity

I'm leaving, and I won't be back
I am leaving you for good and have no intention of returning

I'm goin' to where I belong
I am going to a place where I feel I fit in

Too long we've been together
We've been together for far too long

And too long you've done me wrong
And for too long, you've been mistreating me

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Written by: JESSE ASHLOCK

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Comments from YouTube:

ScareBear

This is pretty upbeat for the lyrics I dig it

Romulo Tristao

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Doris Johansson

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Joel Buff

no comments???? this shit is the killa. i'm leaving and i won't be back, i'm going where i belong- too long we've been together, and too long you've done me wrong