TLC " WATERFALLS " Lyrics explained on Pieced Apart (THROWBACK)

Understand what each verse means.
LYRICS:
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 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 layin' cold in the gutter
Listen to me

Chorus:
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

Verse 2:
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 take 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

Chorus

Verse 3:
Come on

I seen a rainbow yesterday but too many storms have come and gone
Leaving a trace of not one God giving 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 and blue and unconditional skies
Have dried the tears from my eyes
No more lonely cries, my only bleeding hope
Is for the folk who can't cope with such an enduring pain
That it keeps them 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 blame
You claim the insane for 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

Chorus

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[bccbone03]

I grew up on deciphoring videos like this. Why do you have to take it down?

[MlSSRuBy]

Not sure if I "have" to anymore, just yet at least. But I think it violates YouTube's rules so if they tell me I need to, I'm going to have to that's all. @bccbone03

[MlSSRuBy]

I'm going to have to take this video down soon. Enjoy it while you can! And thanks for the feedback.

[blkdiamond431]

Heyyyyyyyy Ruby I like this peiced apart...You should be a host and by the way this is Tracy Tif's mom....U are really good at this!

[MlSSRuBy]

@blkdiamond431 Lol thanx girl! I appreciate that.

[tbozfriend]

This is so good can I show this to T-boz and Chilli this weekend if you don't mind I think they would love it!

[MlSSRuBy]

@tbozfriend Thanks. You sure can.

[thespongebobgeeks]

wow thank you so much i finally understand what they mean in that song and when you were doing left eyes part you sond like you can rap and your very pretty :]

[burbankmisfits]

WOW @ there time..make me feel OLD Ruby.....She said three letters that could of been just S.T.D. also.W/ left eye she was going through the issues of her burning the house down of hey boyfriend at the time Andre risen (sp)

[upliftspirits]

Yes! TLC dropped some knowledge on the future generation of men and women! However, I do not think the future or past generation listened............they all got caught up with crack and meth............chasing water falls. Yes! every generation has to teach their own generation.....the problem is both generations did not listen and failed to minimized the damage to their temples (bodies) in the name of a temporary high and self destruction. Now they are all in need of universal health care!

[Zer0Zer00ne]

Love your explanation, got me to sub! :)

[douxboy]

good job ruby u did good i had fun talkin to u bout this...what...the night before tryn to figure this song out lol...u should leave the words up on the screen a lil longer im tryn to read them but they fade away so fast