Waterfalls (20th Anniversary Version)

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 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 Y'all don't hear me 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 3 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 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 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 I I I I saw a rainbow the other day Leavin' a trace of not on a God-given ray Is it because my life is a ten shade of gray Cuz I am praying all the shades will just fade away And like His promise, Faith will undo All of the great chances that I just blew Clear and blue and unconditional skies Have dried the tears from my eyes No more lonely cries My hope is for those who can't cope With such an enduring pain That it keeps 'em inside of the pourin' rain Who is to blame For tootin' caine inside of your own vein What a shame, shame, shame You shoot and aim And claim, claim, claim That you're insane Dreams are hopeless aspirations Believe in yourself The rest is up to me and you Don't go chasing waterfalls Please stick to the rivers and 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