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Dave Matthews Band singles chronology. "Tripping Billies". (1997) " Don't Drink the Water ". (1998) "Stay (Wasting Time)" (1998) " 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 ...
An Allegory for Apartheid. While “Don’t Drink the Water” primarily focuses on the colonization of America, it is also said to be a commentary on apartheid in South Africa. The song’s themes of oppression, dispossession, and the imbalance of power can be extrapolated to various historical contexts, including the deeply segregated era of ...
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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 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.
Apr 28, 1998 · Don't miss your boat. It's leaving now. And as you go I will spread my wings. Yes I will call this home. I have no time to justify to you. Fool, you're blind, move aside for me. All I can say to ...
