Directed by Fabien Martorell, Ileana D. Vasquez. Now in HD! We now have now very large fertile area with excellent ground-water and several rivers. “The water is a dark flower and a fisherman is a bee in the heart of her.” ― Annie Proulx. Februari 16th 1979. I could see my future stretching out in front of me long and bleak. Water of love deep in the ground But there ain't no water here to be found Some day baby when the river runs free It's gonna carry that water of love to me. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with Amazon Music Unlimited. There's a bird up in a tree sitting up high Just waiting for me to die If I don't get some water soon I'll be dead and gone in the afternoon. The song was also included on Dire Straits live album Live at the BBC and on the multi-artist compilation album More Than Unplugged. [8] The Rolling Stone Album Guide commented on the "stark, romantic vision" of this song and its B-side, "Down to the Waterline," and how that vision contrasted with the bitterness of Dire Straits songs such as "Sultans of Swing. Our mouth-watering dishes are a result of our long standing experience and expertise in the world of fishing and the wide selection of fresh fish we … Four Western women (Morrocan and Western) open the gates to Moroccan ancient times by accident and are thrown back in to the ancient history of thousand years ago: a fast paced adventurous witty and magical fairy tale unfolds. “The water caresses in the glass, like love in the body.”― Charles de Leusse. Cary Darling of Billboard praises the song as superior to the other love songs on side 1 of Dire Straits, including "Water of Love." Connect with Apple Music. Recommended by The Wall Street Journal The single reached #28 on the Dutch charts. Water of Love cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It also reached #54 in Australia. [12][13], "Water of Love" is one of five songs that Knopfler's publisher made country demos of without Knopfler's approval, leading to a number of country covers of Knopfler's songs. This song reminds me of this which has supported life at a huge scale to this day. 68. Yes I need a little water of love. My school-going kids love to top up water on the pots and tubs when required, and prune dying leaves. Paula Nelson. Since the pandemic, we mostly spend the evenings drinking coffee on … Here millions of years ago, many rivers from the Himalayas would run free in this large land and flood the land all over. "[9], Several critics have commented that the song's style is reminiscent of J. J. Cale's blues approach. [14] This led to a cover version recorded by The Judds, which appeared on their River of Time album and was a single in Germany. [1] It also reached #54 in Australia. Water goes everywhere, seeps into everything. I felt I was going no place. I've been too long lonely and my heart feels pain, There's a bird up in a tree sitting up high, Once there was a river, now there's a stone, A song about the pain of a failed relationship, and disguised as a beautiful love song. [15][17] Los Angeles Times critic Kristine McKenna described it as a "haunting ballad" and praised Knopfler's "languid and lovely touch" on guitar. Water of love deep in the ground But there ain't no water here to be found Someday baby when the river runs free It's gonna carry that water of love to me Once I had a woman I could call my own Once I had a woman. (Carry that) water of love deep in the ground But there ain't no water here to be found Some day baby when the river runs free It's gonna carry that water of love to me “The sound of water is worth more than all the poets’ words.” – Octavio Paz. Renews automatically. Dire Straits, High and dry in the long hot day, Lost and lonely every day, Got the flats all around me sky up above, I need a little water of love, I've been too long lonely and my heart feels pain, Crying out for some soothing rain, I believe I have taken enough, I need a little water of love, Water of love deep in the ground, No water here to be found, Some day baby when the river runs free, It'll carry that water of love to me, … [5] Writing in Billboard, Cary Darling praised the song's lyrics but criticizes the easy listening arrangement which "fails to grab the listener. [4] He stated that he wrote it because "I was so fed up. [2], In his book My Life in Orange, author Tim Guest recalls listening to Dire Straits' version of the song and the line "Water of love, deep in the ground, but there ain't no water here to be found" as a child hiding behind the sofa and wishing that the water of love would come to him some day. Water of love deep in the ground But there ain't no water here to be found Some day baby when the river runs free It's gonna carry that water of love to me. [3] It is one of four songs on side 1 of the Dire Straits album which deals with unhappy relationships, and author Michael Oldfield believes that the song is basically about the break-up of Mark Knopfler's marriage. "[6] Ronald Hawkins described it as a "superbly crafted [song]. New subscribers only. [18] Allmusic critic Thom Jurek described the song as "the most seductive tune" on River of Time and The Rolling Stone Album Guide praised Knopfler's "typically pungent" guitar solo. The song was also included on Dire Straits live album Live at the BBC and on the multi-artist compilation album More Than Unplugged. No matter how hardened a substance may be, water will soften it. Yes I need a little water of love Water of love deep in the ground But there ain't no water here to be found Some day baby when the river runs free It's gonna carry that water of love to me There's a bird up in a tree sitting up high Just a-waiting for me to die If I don't get some water soon I'll be dead and gone in … A song about the pain of a failed relationship, and disguised as a beautiful love song. "[7] "Water of Love" has received support from classic rock radio stations as being among the greatest classic rock songs of all time; for example in 1991 C95 ranked it as #224 all time. – Saba with Glass of Red Wine by Fabian Perez It was also released as a single in some countries, backed by "Down to the Waterline," as a follow-up to the band's first single from the album, "Sultans of Swing." With Willeke van Ammelrooy, Anas El Baz, Fay Xyla, Karim Saidi. Dire Straits. "Water of Love" is a song written by Mark Knopfler and originally released on Dire Straits' self-titled debut album. There's a bird up in a tree sitting up high, high Just waiting for me to die If I don't get some water soon I'll be dead and gone in the afternoon Rivers are worshiped as God to this day. 69. Dire Straits live in Rockpalast - Cologne, Germany. [5] Tucker gives as an example the clever line "I need a little water of love" followed by "You know it's evil when you're living alone," which Tucker considers a silly line. Water of love deep in the ground But there ain't no water here to be found Some day, baby, when the river runs free It's gonna carry that water of love to me One accurate version. Water of Love. "[1] The single reached #28 on the Dutch charts. The extended metaphor of his lack of water is juxtaposed with a beautiful, almost Jamaican melody. In India, the Gangetic Plains are the most fertile land in the country. It was also released as a single in some countries, backed by "Down to the Waterline," as a follow-up to the band's first single from the album, "Sultans of Swing." Knopfler said this was written out of pain and frustration. [10][11] Others have noted country music influences. 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Now my woman—she gone Once there was a river now there's a stone You know it's evil when you're living alone Water of love deep in the ground On the Dire Straits live album Live at the BBC, as an introduction to the song they are about to perform, Mark Knopfler, with his signature dead-pan humour, is heard saying, "Okay, well, uh, this is a song called Water of Love. From the Album Dire Straits October 1, 1978 3.6 out of 5 stars 4 ratings. Water of Love. It was also released as a single in some countries, backed by "Down to the Waterline," as a follow-up to the band's first single from the album, "Sultans of Swing. In his years of water research, through high speed photography of thousands of water crystals, Dr Emoto has shown the most beautiful crystals are those formed after the water is exposed to the words 'love and gratitude.' Loving others in difficult times reminds me of water as a symbol of love because, water is known to be a universal solvent. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with Amazon Music Unlimited. "NTA" which means "Water of Love", was the name of a traditional Spetsian café, before being converted to a exquisite fish Restaurant. Water of love deep in the ground "[21] "Water of Love" is a song written by Mark Knopfler and originally released on Dire Straits' self-titled debut album. Sign-in or Try it free for 3 months. [14][15][16] Wynonna Judd provided a "nocturnal and mysterious" lead vocal, and Knopfler himself played guitar on the Judds' version. The single reached #28 on the Dutch charts. Knopfler said this was written out of…. [3] Knopfler described "Water of Love" as one of his songs that came entirely from inside himself rather than putting himself in someone else's shoes. 70. About Water of Love "Water of Love" is a song written by Mark Knopfler and originally released on Dire Straits' self-titled debut album. By helping UG you make the world better... and earn IQ Suggest correction [20] The first person narrator of Caprice Crane's first novel Stupid and Contagious references "Water of Love" as an example of a clever song that she would like to hear quoted instead of the sound of flushing toilets, along with AC/DC's "Big Balls," ZZ Top's "Tush," Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" or Frank Sinatra's "My Way. [2], Both "Water of Love" and "Down to the Waterline," as well as "Sultans of Swing," were among the five songs included on Dire Straits' demo tape that the band sent to Charlie Gillett, who played the tape on his radio show leading to the band's first recording contract. "[4], Writing in Rolling Stone, Ken Tucker used the song as an example of Knopfler's penchant for mixing clever lines with prosaic ones. In some countries “Water of Love” was released as a single, backed by “Down to the Waterline.” The first five songs of the debut album were included on Dire Straits’ demo tape that the band sent to Charlie Gillett, who played the tape on his radio show leading to the band’s first recording contract. – Saba with Glass of Red Wine by Fabian Perez. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with Amazon Music Unlimited. 67. Water Of Love Tab by Dire Straits with free online tab player. Dr Masaru Emoto, the Japanese scientist and water researcher, revealed the true nature of water and how thoughts and vibrations affect the molecular structure of water. The ‘Let’s Love Water’ show includes simple tips like having four-minute showers, turning off the tap when brushing your teeth, and sweeping hard surfaces. Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb, in the middle of its street. 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