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" Don't Drink the Water " is a song by the Dave Matthews Band, released as the first single from their album Before These Crowded Streets. The song, which features guest vocals by Alanis Morissette and banjo playing by Béla Fleck, addresses apartheid in South Africa and the persecution of the Native Americans.
“Don’t Drink the Water” is undoubtedly a powerful track that combines a haunting melody with lyrics that speak directly to the heart. It serves as a historical commentary, revealing the disturbing realities of colonization and apartheid, while also prompting introspection about the present and future.
A song about the European slaughter of Native Americans and the genocidal attitude toward other people. The song title is a metaphor for the poison in history and the water is a symbol of life and freedom.
Aug 24, 2023 · The song is about colonialism, racism and oppression, from the perspective of a ruthless invader. It features Alanis Morissette and Béla Fleck, and warns the original inhabitants not to drink the water, as it is tainted with blood.
Aug 5, 2020 · The song criticizes the violence and greed of European invaders who took over the land of Native Americans in America. It warns not to drink the water from this land because it is contaminated with blood of the innocent.
