A lonely mother gazing out of her windowStaring at a son that she just can't touchIf at any time he's in a jam, she'll be by his sideBut 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 troubleSo, he goes out, and he makes his money the best way he know howAnother body laying cold in the gutterListen to me
Don't go chasing waterfallsPlease stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used toI know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at allBut I think you're moving too fast
Little precious has a natural obsessionFor temptation, but he just can't seeShe give him loving that his body can't handleBut all he can say is, "Baby, it's good to me"
One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirrorBut he doesn't recognize his own faceHis health is fading and he doesn't know whyThree letters took him to his final resting placeY'all don't hear me
Don't go chasing waterfallsPlease stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used toI know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at allBut I think you're moving too fast
Don't go chasing waterfallsPlease stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used toI know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at allBut I think you're moving too fast (come on)
I seen a rainbow yesterdayBut too many storms have come and goneLeavin' a trace of not on God-given rayIs it because my life is ten shades of grayI pray all ten fade awaySeldom praise Him for the sunny daysAnd like his promise is trueOnly my faith can undoThe many chances I blewWill it bring my life to anew
Clear blue and unconditional skiesHave dried the tears from my eyesNo more lonely criesMy only bleedin' hope is for the folk who can't copeWit' such an endurin' painThat it keeps 'em in the pourin' rainWho's to blame for tootin' cane in your own veinWhat a shameYou shoot and aim for someone else's brain
You claim the insane and name this day in timeFor fallin' prey to crimeI say the system got you victim to your own mindDreams are hopeless aspirationsIn hopes of comin' trueBelieve in yourselfThe rest is up to me and you
Don't go chasing waterfallsPlease stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used toI know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at allBut I think you're moving too fast (oh, you're moving)
Don't go chasing waterfallsPlease stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used toI know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at allBut I think you're moving too fast