waterfalls - tlc

 a lonely mother gazing out of the window

 staring at her 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 layin' cold in the gutter

 listen to me

 dont go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers

 and the lakes that youre used to

 i know that youre gonna have it your way or nothing at all

 but i think you're moving too fast

 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 is good to me"

 one day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror

 but he doesnt recognize his own face

 his health is fading and he doesnt know why

 3 letters took him to his final resting place

 y'all, dont you hear me?

 dont go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers

 and the lakes that youre used to

 i know that youre gonna have it your way or nothing at all

 but i think you're moving too fast

 dont go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers

 and the lakes that youre used to

 i know that youre gonna have it your way or nothing at all

 but i think you're moving too fast

 come on

 i'd seen a rainbow yesterday but too many storms have come and gone

 leaving a trace of not one god giving ray

 is it because my life is ten shades of gray?

 i pray, all ten fade away, seldom praise him for the sunny days

 and like his promise is true

 only my faith can undo the many chances i blew to bring my life to anew

 clear and blue and unconditional skies

 have dried the tears from my eyes

 no more lonely cries, my only bleeding hope

 is for the folk who can't cope with such an endurin pain

 that it keeps them in the pourin' rain

 who's to blame for tootin caine into your own vein

 what a shame, you shoot and aim for someone elses blame

 you claim the insane for this day

 and time for falling prey to crime

 i say the system's got you victim to your own mind

 dreams are hopeless aspirations in hopes of coming true

 believe in yourself

 the rest is up to me and you

 dont go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers

 and the lakes that youre used to

 i know that youre gonna have it your way or nothing at all

 but i think you're moving too fast moving too fast

 dont go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers

 and the lakes that youre used to

 i know that youre gonna have it your way or nothing at all

 but i think you're moving too fast