Must You Throw Dirt in My Face
Waylon Jennings · Six Strings Away [Bear Family] [1999]
What is it that brings you to this part of town
Curiosity, conscience or fate
I know it's not love for I once gave you love
And all you gave me was the gate.
I got a feeling you've come back to just rub it in
And it really put me in my place
You've already put big old tears in my eyes
Why must you throw dirt in my face?
Must you keep telling me you've got a new love
I don't need you to remind me
Must you keep telling me I look so lonesome
And that my better days are behind me.
Must you keep showing me pictures of him
And boasting of his warm embrace
You've already put big old tears in my eyes
Must you throw dirt in my face?
You've already left me and broken my heart
Told me how much you don't want me
Believe I'm happier when we're apart
Why must you come back now and haunt me?
Must you keep showing me pictures of him
And boasting of his warm embrace
You've already put big old tears in my eyes
Must you throw dirt in my face?
You've already put big old tears in my eyes
Must you throw dirt in my face?...
Must You Throw Dirt in My Face
Waylon Jennings delivers a gritty, country-rock performance on 'Must You Throw Dirt in My Face,' a track that epitomizes his signature outlaw sound. Recorded for the album 'Six Strings Away,' this song showcases Jennings' signature vocal style, blending raw emotion with a driving rhythm that defined the genre's evolution in the late 20th century. The recording captures the essence of his partnership with producers and collaborators who helped shape the modern country landscape, emphasizing themes of resilience and personal struggle. As a staple of his discography, the track remains a powerful example of his ability to convey complex narratives through music alone, solidifying his legacy as a pivotal figure in country rock history.