DON’T DRINK THE WATER, BABY

[Intro – cheerful guitar + soft Geiger clicks] Well now darlin’, come a little closer here Got a little advice you oughta hear [Verse 1] That river looks sweet in the mornin’ light Shimmerin’ soft, crystal bright But don’t let that sparkle lead you astray That glow ain’t sunshine, baby… no way [Pre-Chorus] I seen a man take just one sip Next thing I know, he’s talkin’ to his fingertips [Chorus – bouncy, catchy] Don’t drink the water, baby, no no no Might taste like heaven but it’s trouble below Sweet little poison in a sparkling stream Turn your big ol’ world into a fever dream Don’t drink the water, sugar, I beg you please Stick to the bottle, not the glowing seas If you love me darlin’, listen close and maybe… You won’t drink the water, baby --- [Verse 2] Saw Miss Jenny by the old creek bend Said “this here water’s my new best friend” Now she glows like a lantern late at night And hums to herself… but she feels alright [Pre-Chorus] Doc says “son, that ain’t normal at all” I said “Doc… have you seen this town?” --- [Chorus] Don’t drink the water, baby, no no no Might light you up with a midnight glow Shinin’ so bright you don’t need no flame But you might not ever be the same --- [Bridge – playful slowdown] Now if it bubbles… if it shines… If it hums like a lullaby through your spine… Darlin’ I don’t wanna sound too crazy… …but maybe don’t drink it. --- [Break – piano + bass bounce] (cheerful swing solo) --- [Verse 3] Got me a jug from a traveling man Said “this here’s clean as you’re gonna get, friend” Now I sip slow and I sleep just fine And I ain’t glowin’… not all the time --- [Final Chorus – big and joyful] Don’t drink the water, baby, no no no Let the river run but don’t you go Laugh at the danger, tap your feet End of the world still sounds so sweet Don’t drink the water, sugar, hold me tight We’ll dance through the fallout every night If the world’s gone mad, well maybe… We just won’t drink the water, baby --- [Outro – soft, ironic] Well now darlin’… you still thirsty…?