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Artist: TLC
Track: Waterfalls

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A lonely mother gazing out of the 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

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 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

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
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

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
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

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 (oh, you're moving too fast)
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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TLC – Waterfalls
“Waterfalls” is a Grammy-nominated 1995 single by TLC from their second album CrazySexyCool and arguably the group’s signature song. The song was produced by Organized Noize and
TLC – Waterfalls (No Rap Radio Edit)
[Verse 1: T-Boz] / A lonely mother gazing out of the 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
TLC – Waterfalls (Album Instrumental)
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[Verse 1] / 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
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TLC – Waterfalls (A Capella)
[Verse 1: T-Boz] / A lonely mother gazing out of the 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
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TLC – Waterfalls (DaRP Remix)
[Chorus: T-Boz & TLC] / Don't go chasin' 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 nothin' at all
TLC – Waterfalls (DJ Komori Remix)
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
TLC – Waterfalls Samples
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Waterfalls” by TLC?
“Waterfalls” by TLC was written by Rico Wade, Sleepy Brown, Ray Murray, Marqueze Ethridge & Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
Q:When did TLC release “Waterfalls”?
TLC released “Waterfalls” on November 15, 1994.
Q:When did TLC release “Waterfalls (Single Edit)”?
TLC released “Waterfalls (Single Edit)” on November 15, 1994.
Q:Who wrote “Waterfalls (Single Edit)” by TLC?
“Waterfalls (Single Edit)” by TLC was written by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Rico Wade, Sleepy Brown, Ray Murray & Marqueze Ethridge.
Q:When did TLC release “Waterfalls (ONP Remix)”?
TLC released “Waterfalls (ONP Remix)” on September 30, 2003.
Q:Who produced “Waterfalls (Single Edit)” by TLC?
“Waterfalls (Single Edit)” by TLC was produced by Organized Noize.
Q:When did TLC release “Waterfalls (DaRP Remix)”?
TLC released “Waterfalls (DaRP Remix)” on November 15, 1994.
Q:Who produced “Waterfalls (Album Instrumental)” by TLC?
“Waterfalls (Album Instrumental)” by TLC was produced by Organized Noize.
Q:Who produced “Waterfalls (No Rap Radio Edit)” by TLC?
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Q:Who wrote “Waterfalls (TLC Version)” by TLC?
“Waterfalls (TLC Version)” by TLC was written by Rico Wade, Sleepy Brown, Ray Murray, Marqueze Ethridge & Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
Q:When did TLC release “Waterfalls (TLC Version)”?
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TLC
Representing Atlanta, Georgia, TLC left their mark on the music business in the 1990s with an eclectic fashion that highlighted their mixture of musical styles from R&B, hip-hop