Don’t Drink the Water

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"Don’t Drink the Water" is a politically charged rock song by Dave Matthews Band that addresses themes of colonialism, displacement, and environmental exploitation.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album Before These Crowded Streets NERFINISHED
artist Dave Matthews Band NERFINISHED
chronology Dave Matthews Band singles
composer Dave Matthews NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
featuresArtist Alanis Morissette NERFINISHED
genre alternative rock
political rock
rock
hasCulturalImpact raised awareness of colonialism themes in mainstream rock
recognized as one of Dave Matthews Band's darker songs
hasLiveVersion Listener Supported
Live at Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado NERFINISHED
The Central Park Concert NERFINISHED
The Gorge NERFINISHED
hasMusicalCharacteristic aggressive rhythm
dark tone
politically charged lyrics
hasMusicalInstrumentation acoustic guitar
bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
flute
violin
hasMusicVideo Yes
includedIn Dave Matthews Band live setlists NERFINISHED
language English
lyricPerspective colonizer
lyricTopic environmental degradation
forced removal of native populations
land seizure
medium studio recording
musicVideoDirector Dan Elswick NERFINISHED
notableFor critique of historical injustices
social and political commentary
partOf Before These Crowded Streets NERFINISHED
performer Dave Matthews Band NERFINISHED
producer Steve Lillywhite
recordLabel RCA Records
releaseType lead single
theme colonialism
displacement
environmental exploitation
oppression of indigenous peoples
vocalist Dave Matthews NERFINISHED
writer Dave Matthews NERFINISHED

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Dave Matthews Band notableWork Don’t Drink the Water
Dave Matthews notableSong Don’t Drink the Water