A lonely mother gazing
out of her 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 realise
he hurts her so much
But all the praying
just ain't helping at all
cuz 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
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 is good to me"
One day he goes
and takes a glimpse
in the mirror
but he doesn't
recognise 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 you 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
Oh come on
I seen a rainbow
yesterday but too many
storms have come and
gone leaving a trace of
not one God given ray
Is it because my life is
ten shades of grey
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 bleeding hope
is for the folks who can't
cope with such an
enduring pain that it keeps
them in the pourin' rain
Who's to blame
for tootin' 'caine
in your own vein
What a shame you shoot
and aim for someone
elses brain you claim
the insane and name 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
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