Drag the Waters
Pantera
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A smack on the wrists is the words from the mouth of the outsiders, lawyers, police A small price to pay for the dope and the guns And the rape, it should all be O.K. Your father is rich, he's the judge, he's the man, he's the God that got your sentence reduced But in the back of his mind, he well knows what he'd find if he looked a little deeper in you - in you Drag the waters some more Like never before Drag the waters some more Like never before Sweet is the slice and the lips, you're gonna have that woman - she is your favorite lay Promised you (swore) that no one had been there, and she was going to keep it that way Let it move in, you got thin, and got high, and your money went and so did your friends But she's by your side, and her smile cannot hide the premonition of the beckoning end, the end Drag the waters some more Like never before Drag the waters some more Like never before In with it, out with it
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Written by: Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown, Darrell Abbott, Vincent Abbott
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Drag the Waters" is a song from the album "The Great Southern Trendkill," which was the eighth studio album by the American heavy metal band Pantera.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its aggressive and uncompromising sound, "Drag the Waters" achieved significant chart success. It reached No. 33 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, demonstrating Pantera's crossover appeal.
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The Year of ReleaseThe song "Drag the Waters" was released in 1996 and has since then remained one of Pantera's most popular songs.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song "Drag the Waters". The video was broadcast on various music channels and additionally helped promote the album and the song.
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ThemeLyrically, "Drag the Waters" explores themes of deception and warns the listeners to be wary about who they trust. It's about a cautionary message for those who don't question what they believe in.
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Band MembersAt the time of recording "Drag the Waters", Pantera was comprised of Philip Anselmo on vocals, “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott on guitar, Rex Brown on bass and Vinnie Paul on drums.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the whole album received mixed reviews, "Drag the Waters" is recognized as one of the standout tracks from "The Great Southern Trendkill."
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Musical Style"Drag the Waters," much like the rest of the album, showcases Pantera’s signature groove-metal sound but also incorporates elements of thrash.
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Active TimeWhen "Drag the Waters" was released, Pantera had been an active band for more than a decade, having formed in 1981.
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SymbolismThe band clarified that the imagery of dragging the waters in the song symbolizes the effort to discover the truth, beneath the surface, behind people’s words, and beyond appearances.
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Song LengthThe song "Drag the Waters" has a length of about 4 minutes and 55 seconds.
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