Waterfalls (live) Lyrics - Tlc

A lonely mother gazing out of her window 

Staring at a son that she just can't touch 

If at any time he's in a jam she'll be by his side 

But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much 

But all the praying just ain't helping at all 

'Cause he can't seem to keep his self out of trouble 

So he goes out and he makes his money the best way he knows how 

Another body laying cold in the gutter 

Listen to me 

[Chorus:] 

Don't go chasing waterfalls 

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to 

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all 

But I think you're moving too fast 

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Little precious has a natural obsession 

For temptation but he just can't see 

She gives him loving that his body can't handle 

But all he can say is "Baby, it's good to me." 

One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror 

But he doesn't recognize his own face 

His health is fading and he doesn't know why 

Three letters took him to his final resting place 

Y'all don't hear me 

[Chorus (2x)] 

Come on 

I seen a rainbow yesterday 

But too many storms have come and gone 

Leavin' a trace of not one God-given ray 

Is it because my life is ten shades of gray 

I pray all ten fade away 

Seldom praise Him for the sunny days 

Photos 

And like His promise is true 

Only my faith can undo 

The many chances I blew 

To bring my life to anew 

Clear blue and unconditional skies 

Have dried the tears from my eyes 

No more lonely cries 

My only bleedin' hope 

Is for the folk who can't cope 

With such an endurin' pain 

That it keeps 'em in the pourin' rain 

Who's to blame 

For tootin' 'caine into your own vein 

What a shame 

You shoot and aim for someone else's brain 

You claim the insane 

And name this day in time 

For fallin' prey to crime 

I say the system got you victim to your own mind 

Dreams are hopeless aspirations 

In hopes of comin' true 

Believe in yourself 

The rest is up to me and you 

[Chorus (2x)]