Chasing Waterfalls" is TLC's way of expressing how people chase intangible dreams with no thought of the consequences. The first verse is talking about an inner city mother-and-son relationship. He is chasing "waterfalls" (money and respect by dealing drugs), but his mother knows this cannot end well. The second verse deals with a man's relationship with a woman. His "waterfall" is casual sex - he has a "natural obsession for temptation." This could mean he is cheating on someone or the woman he is seeing is cheating on someone. Either way, he contracts HIV and dies ("three letters took him to his final resting place"). TLC were big on AIDS awareness - Left Eye would often wear condoms attached to her clothes and in her glasses to promote safe sex.
LOVED LOVED LOVED TLC as a child. Listened to this song SOOOOOO many times, among many other songs of theirs. They were such a unique trio, with such an array of different vocal talents. In my 38 yrs of life, I have still never heard anyone who could sing like T-boz. That low sultry voice. Such a unique talent. All 3 of them. Left Eye was such a cutie, with a big heart, and talented rapper. Have to add that her voice was adorable, and she could sing too! Chili needs no words from me. Super sexy, beautiful voice, just a gorgeous woman. All 3 of them were stunning ladies. As a child TBoz was my favorite. I always got so excited when I heard songs with her singing in higher tones. I thought, man she can sing anything! ☺ Yes, I am a 90's kid, and the 90's will FOREVER be the best decade to have been a kid in. U would be hard pressed to find a mid 80's born, 90's kid that doesn't agree lol.
In my 19 years of life, I can say that this song has so much meaning in it. My generation has been taught to not enjoy the present but to rush life and do things out of peer pressure. A lot of people tease me because I never had a relationship. I never engaged in having sex with a girl ( Ik it’s TMI), lots of people make fun of me and I realized that it is my life and when I decide to partake in this activities it’s for me. I should do things I am ready for. I say this because growing up so many girls have curved me and rejected me and I thought I was ugly and unattractive. But I came to a realization that when the time comes someone will find me attractive and love me. Like this summer I was highly infatuated with this girl at work and I was dumb and I told people. She rejected me and I thought that maybe it was I was ugly and I came on too strong. I realized that when the time comes it will come. I wanted something just because other people had it and I thought that I was missing out. My problem is that I rush too much. All my life, I sought validation from others and I wanted to be accepted when I realized that God made me unique. I shouldn’t rush life because of others. What I need to do is get my education, take care of my health and eventually a girl might find me attractive. It may take time but life is precious and it should never be rushed.
A girl will definitely come around and appreciate how wise you are. You sound well beyond your years and definitely don’t give into the rush life. That’s a good realization to come to 🙂
This song touches my heart. People think that somebody with my skin tone can't know. What they don't know is who I am inside. I'm mostly native American. Don't judge a book by its cover. You don't know what you might miss
TLC I just watched your Documentary on TLC ...WOW that was so great my words can't even explain..I live you Ladies and Thankyou so much for sharing. And RIP LEFTEYE!!! keep rocking us TLC ❤😊
@@Dahstin Well my first memory of this song was at 7 or 8 years old. Thought my mom was drowning. It's a deeeeeeeply depressing song n my mom wasnt even a single mom lol and I was back seat in a old S420. But deeply sad nevertheless
RLH, some people wouldn't recognize something poignant; even if it bit them on the ass, and took a Chunk out of them. Forget the "what are you, 12?" Fool. May the Lord be with you and yours. RSVPKAM;INK
Maybe chasing quick fixes or fake happiness is not a good idea but I think it's good to challenge yourself instead of just staying in your comfort zone or little bubble. Love the song and video.
Katherine Cajulao favorite song is Waterfalls it's remind me thinking about my favorite people is Filipino it's part of me about Jodi sta Maria this song for her
Katherine Cajulao favorite song is Waterfalls it's remind me thinking about Freddie Brooks it's part of me about all my whole life with her this song for her 😢
When this song hit I wuz N my height of shootN ether based coke. The only line N the lyrics that I heard at that time was UR gonna have it UR way or nothing at all but I think UR moveN 2 fast...30 years later I know that I was. Thank God I haven't been there 4 a lota years. Song is ABOUT something I couldn't hear then...💃
This video does not give the correct lyrics for the song please read the rest of my comment for the correct Lyrics 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 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 To 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' caine 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
Went to friends funeral 2 days ago and this was his last song he choose his father left him and his mother passed away slowly due to diabetes. After that he lived in a hostel and fell off the face of the planet he died of a similar issue he was only 40 his mams death really effected him so i decided to listen to the lyrics and im in bits R.I.P Antony Brennen
Chasing Waterfalls" is TLC's way of expressing how people chase intangible dreams with no thought of the consequences. The first verse is talking about an inner city mother-and-son relationship. He is chasing "waterfalls" (money and respect by dealing drugs), but his mother knows this cannot end well. The second verse deals with a man's relationship with a woman. His "waterfall" is casual sex - he has a "natural obsession for temptation." This could mean he is cheating on someone or the woman he is seeing is cheating on someone. Either way, he contracts HIV and dies ("three letters took him to his final resting place"). TLC were big on AIDS awareness - Left Eye would often wear condoms attached to her clothes and in her glasses to promote safe sex.
That’s not the meaning of the song
@@heythere7092 that is the meanings of the three verses
No shit!😂😂😂
Fr?
First time I've noticed the lyrics "another body laying cold in the gutter"😕
LOVED LOVED LOVED TLC as a child. Listened to this song SOOOOOO many times, among many other songs of theirs. They were such a unique trio, with such an array of different vocal talents. In my 38 yrs of life, I have still never heard anyone who could sing like T-boz. That low sultry voice. Such a unique talent. All 3 of them. Left Eye was such a cutie, with a big heart, and talented rapper. Have to add that her voice was adorable, and she could sing too! Chili needs no words from me. Super sexy, beautiful voice, just a gorgeous woman. All 3 of them were stunning ladies. As a child TBoz was my favorite. I always got so excited when I heard songs with her singing in higher tones. I thought, man she can sing anything! ☺ Yes, I am a 90's kid, and the 90's will FOREVER be the best decade to have been a kid in. U would be hard pressed to find a mid 80's born, 90's kid that doesn't agree lol.
In my 19 years of life, I can say that this song has so much meaning in it. My generation has been taught to not enjoy the present but to rush life and do things out of peer pressure. A lot of people tease me because I never had a relationship. I never engaged in having sex with a girl ( Ik it’s TMI), lots of people make fun of me and I realized that it is my life and when I decide to partake in this activities it’s for me. I should do things I am ready for. I say this because growing up so many girls have curved me and rejected me and I thought I was ugly and unattractive. But I came to a realization that when the time comes someone will find me attractive and love me. Like this summer I was highly infatuated with this girl at work and I was dumb and I told people. She rejected me and I thought that maybe it was I was ugly and I came on too strong. I realized that when the time comes it will come. I wanted something just because other people had it and I thought that I was missing out. My problem is that I rush too much. All my life, I sought validation from others and I wanted to be accepted when I realized that God made me unique. I shouldn’t rush life because of others. What I need to do is get my education, take care of my health and eventually a girl might find me attractive. It may take time but life is precious and it should never be rushed.
I always come to this song among others from this generation to vibe and be my self so i can excel at being my self and become a better being
Exactly (:
A girl will definitely come around and appreciate how wise you are. You sound well beyond your years and definitely don’t give into the rush life. That’s a good realization to come to 🙂
❤😢😊
A special person will be in your life think about it daily and that going to happen
Hits different when your trying to protect your children from this evil world we facing
Never realized how deep this song was.
This will help them
This song touches my heart. People think that somebody with my skin tone can't know. What they don't know is who I am inside. I'm mostly native American.
Don't judge a book by its cover. You don't know what you might miss
TLC I just watched your Documentary on TLC ...WOW that was so great my words can't even explain..I live you Ladies and Thankyou so much for sharing. And RIP LEFTEYE!!! keep rocking us TLC ❤😊
Never realized how deep this song was.
What...are you 12?
It's not. Just your mind interpretation of it it's just sound
@@Dahstin Well my first memory of this song was at 7 or 8 years old. Thought my mom was drowning. It's a deeeeeeeply depressing song n my mom wasnt even a single mom lol and I was back seat in a old S420. But deeply sad nevertheless
RLH, some people wouldn't recognize something poignant; even if it bit them on the ass, and took a Chunk out of them. Forget the "what are you, 12?" Fool. May the Lord be with you and yours. RSVPKAM;INK
Brah that’s why i’m here, like what
2018 rest ezzy left eye🙏🙌
Never realized how deep this song was.
Love it
TLC concert was on point in Houston yesterday much love for 31 years.
This song is still so good! God they are so fine too! RIP Lisa! We still love you!
The message was delivered, got it ♥TLC♥
Definition of timeless music 💯
best part of this song is Left Eye's rap.
i still think she was the best rapper girl ever.
search snow tha product she's next
Yess Left Eye was the Best rapper ever! May she rest in power🌈
I was gonna comment that lol
She was great
I MISS YOU LEFT EYE!!
So do I😢
My local radio station cut off left eye I am pissed
This song is such bliss to my ears !
All these years I thought it was "Piss into the rivers and the lakes that you used to".......wow. XD
you just made my day :)
And we’re back again 3 years later I just wanted to check on you guys and see if y’all are ok 😂😂
Sounds like that 😂
😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
I L❤VE THIS😍😍😍R.I.P LEFT EYE 4-25-2002
black letters on dark purple BG. great idea!
2023 still giving me goosebumps!!
Beautiful song
Remember this from back then, so I searched for it for the first time in years.I damn know why I loved it then, and now even more 😉
I love tlc no scrubs and tlc waterfalls they can sing
When this song came out my son was around 5 years old I listened to it every day when he got married he played this song
The most beautiful woman group of all times. I LOVE YOU TLC
Yesss alll of them gorgeous
I agree but in their time😊 Destiny Child couldn't touch them.
This song was the soundtrack of my senior year in high school, 1995
I'M SO GLAD you did this LYRIC VIDEO, I need to Review this song, I used to sing this 15 years ago
left eye is my favorite girl rapper
Mine too she can Rap girl
Right
Was
Happy birthday Left Eye 💖💖💖
2018 rest ezzy left eye🙏🙌
*joining in* 🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏💔💔
Even more relevant today as back in our day😢😢😢😢😢 and we told them that❤❤❤
Times flow like river...make sure you flow the right way..don't fall..xx🤍🌏
left eye chilly and tboz are my sinngers and rappers and I wish that Lisa was still liveing rip lisa
Maybe chasing quick fixes or fake happiness is not a good idea but I think it's good to challenge yourself instead of just staying in your comfort zone or little bubble.
Love the song and video.
Destinys child will always be NOTHING to me ever TLC made their grand entrance into the world 😢RIP left eye❤❤❤
The music is precious to me u know it is
Beautiful ❤️🥰
You know she had the lyrics in her Left Eye 😂🔥🔥
❤ love this
These ladies done great, plz just bring me back to this era in music ❤❤❤ #bonechilling
This is very moving true song 🎵 👌 👏
I love them girls its just sad the way left eye left
Barbara Reed aye
Mam sobowtorke tego słodziaka ❤❤❤
Who's here in 2024? 👁👄👁
👇
Love it
I love Lisa and her rap
me to☺☺☺☺☺☺
me to I'm with ya.😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔
Sophia Tunney me to
Me 2
R.I.p. lefty
Katherine Cajulao favorite song is Waterfalls it's remind me thinking about my favorite people is Filipino it's part of me about Jodi sta Maria this song for her
This is my fav movie
name of the movie?forgot the nAME
I love T.L.LC.
Same love her too and she signs too
Yep🎯💪💔
love they star sing it
I love them girls its just sad the way left eye left
2018 rest ezzy left eye🙏🙌
No more lonely criesss
love this song love to get on Facebook
Galaxy 🫦 Gangsta
Katherine Cajulao favorite song is Waterfalls it's remind me thinking about Freddie Brooks it's part of me about all my whole life with her this song for her 😢
I love it song waterfalls
I love you girls
Amey Gonzales love waterfalls song put it on Facebook
Wishing you all a good time..like it toooooo ❤
Go even deeper now
me to i miss lisa she was my cousin and i neverf got to meat her i miss her a lot i really waned to meat her but i will see her one day
They don't make songs like this anymore
Rip left eye
Where are the bands like this now???
❤love the video July 3 2024
I miss their group😄😃😂
and how's that funny??
What so funny about death and they lost Lisa left eye
This will help them
Chase those waterfalls
R.I.H , The three letters i hope Lisa found - Gen X misses ya Honey!
Bethenny Frankel brought me here! Berkshires drunk dancing for Season 11 RHONY 😘😄😄
PEST IN HEAVEN REINCARNATION #CADIB🎉❤👏🏾
09.30.2021 💜💜💜
I love them girls its just sad the way left eye left
I love tlc no scrubs and tlc waterfalls they can sing
This will help them
When this song hit I wuz N my height of shootN ether based coke. The only line N the lyrics that I heard at that time was UR gonna have it UR way or nothing at all but I think UR moveN 2 fast...30 years later I know that I was. Thank God I haven't been there 4 a lota years. Song is ABOUT something I couldn't hear then...💃
This video does not give the correct lyrics for the song please read the rest of my comment for the correct
Lyrics
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
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
To 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' caine 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
This is beautiful! Thank you💜
luv
3:07 epic rap begins here
Until today I was sure that they sing "Go, go Jason Waterfalls..." Just hadn't a clue where Jason Waterfalls are located...
Went to friends funeral 2 days ago and this was his last song he choose his father left him and his mother passed away slowly due to diabetes. After that he lived in a hostel and fell off the face of the planet he died of a similar issue he was only 40 his mams death really effected him so i decided to listen to the lyrics and im in bits R.I.P Antony Brennen
4ever
2023
Don't go chasing waterfalls, seriously.
I just read that Sir Paul McCartney wrote it, whoa!
All this time never knew this was about a drug dealer and an AIDS victim three letters took him to his resting place HIV
Have a listen to Jimi Hendrix's "Castles Made of Sand". Came out in 1967 but similar in theme, has a 3 part verse each different stories.
I’m here because I thought of this song and wanted to listen to it
Rest in peace lisa "left eye" lopes
who is here after watching were the millers
Water falls
I prefers waterfalls cause the rythm more than better other song of TLC.
This was wrote by Prince.
Left-eye (April 27 1971-April 25 2002
Very beautiful but it is not a good contrast between the font color and the background which makes reading kind of hard.😅
I miss you Lisa your old country boy still thinks about you.
Who is here when Sarah, kZ, and Yeng performed Waterfall at Asap
Me to
brannon5231 me four
Noioso
Here after watching a short of the other guys
2020 who else is watching this