"Waterfalls" 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 realise it hurts her so much
Guess all the hoping 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 laying 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

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 recognise his own face
His health is fading and he doesn't know why
Three letters took him to his final resting place

Ya'll don't hear me

[Chorus]
But as I turned the page and looked inside
There you were again
Oh, those lonely times, they never seem to end
You're too far
I know I should be there where you are

[Chorus]
But as I turned the page and looked inside
There you were again
Oh, those lonely times, they never seem to end
You're too far
I know I should be there where you are

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
You dried the tears from my eyes
No more lonely cries

I seen a rainbow yesterday
Too many storms have come and gone
Because my life is ten shades of grey
I pray all ten fade away

I seen a rainbow yesterday
Too many storms have come and gone
Because my life is ten shades of grey
I pray all ten fade away

[Chorus]
But as I turned the page and looked inside
There you were again
Oh, those lonely times, they never seem to end
You're too far
I know I should be there where you are

[Chorus]
But as I turned the page and looked inside
There you were again
Oh, those lonely times, they never seem to end
You're too far
I know I should be there where you are

[Chorus]
But as I turned the page and looked inside
There you were again
Oh, those lonely times, they never seem to end
You're too far
I know I should be there where you are

I seen a rainbow yesterday
Too many storms have come and gone
Because my life is ten shades of grey
I pray all ten fade away