Waterfalls

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 his self out of trouble
 So, he goes out, and he makes his money the best way he know 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 give 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 on 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
 Will it 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
 Wit' such an endurin' pain
 That it keeps 'em in the pourin' rain
 Who's to blame for tootin' cane in 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)
 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