If thirst is the only problem.
To throw out a confusing, different metaphor:
(in real life)
Many people mistake thirst for hunger. They then eat too much, which causes problems.
Really, they should drink first, then eat.
Also- going back to your metaphor- there's always gatoraid 
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And if I die before I learn to speak
will money pay for all the days I lived awake but half asleep