Drag the Waters

Pantera

About Drag the Waters

"Drag the Waters" is a song by the American heavy metal band Pantera. It first appeared on the 1996 album The Great Southern Trendkill, and later on the band's compilation album, The Best of Pantera: Far Beyond the Great Southern Cowboys' Vulgar Hits!.


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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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Pantera

Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. They were formed in 1981 by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul (drums) and Dimebag Darrell (guitar), along with vocalist Terry Glaze. Bassist Rex Brown joined the band the next year. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as the new vocalist. Pantera has sold around 20 million albums. Starting as a glam metal band, Pantera released four albums during the 1980s. For their fifth album, Cowboys from Hell, released in 1990, Pantera introduced a heavier groove and thrash metal sound. Their sixth album Vulgar Display of Power, released in 1992, revealed a heavier sound than Cowboys from Hell and their 1994 release of Far Beyond Driven debuted at No.1 on … more »

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Written by: Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown, Darrell Abbott, Vincent Abbott

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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.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
The Year of Release
The song "Drag the Waters" was released in 1996 and has since then remained one of Pantera's most popular songs.
Music Video
A 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.
Theme
Lyrically, "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.
Band Members
At 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.
Critical Reception
While the whole album received mixed reviews, "Drag the Waters" is recognized as one of the standout tracks from "The Great Southern Trendkill."
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.
Active Time
When "Drag the Waters" was released, Pantera had been an active band for more than a decade, having formed in 1981.
Symbolism
The 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.
Song Length
The song "Drag the Waters" has a length of about 4 minutes and 55 seconds.

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