Waterfalls
by 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 himself 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.
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.
Little precious has a natural obsession
For temptation, but he just can't see.
She gives him lovin' 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, but he doesn't know why;
Three letters took him to his final resting place...Y'all don't hear me!
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.
[instrumental bridge*]
[fadeout on repeating chorus]
* Some versions of this song have a third spoken verse. The version Don't Go Chasing Gyarados is based on does not.