Waterfalls
Navigating Life's Currents: Lessons from 'Waterfalls'
Lyrics
A lonely mother gazing out of the window
A mother, feeling isolated, looks out of the window.
Staring at her son that she just can't touch
She gazes at her son but can't physically reach or connect with him.
If at any time he's in a jam, she'll be by his side
She'll support him if he's in trouble, yet he doesn't comprehend how much he hurts her.
But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much
He's oblivious to the pain he causes her.
But all the praying just ain't helping at all
Praying isn't helping because he keeps getting into trouble.
'Cause he can't seem to keep himself out of trouble
He struggles to stay out of trouble despite efforts.
So he goes out and he makes his money the best way he knows how
He earns money in questionable ways, leading to tragedy.
Another body laying cold in the gutter
An unfortunate outcome, another person dead.
Don't go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers
Advice not to pursue unrealistic or dangerous goals but to stick to what's familiar and safe.
And the lakes that you're used to
Encouragement to stay within comfortable boundaries.
I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all
Acknowledgment of his desire for things his way but a warning of the consequences.
But I think you're moving too fast
Concern that he's rushing into things.
Little precious has a natural obsession for temptation
A person with a strong inclination towards temptation.
But he just can't see
Despite this temptation, he remains unaware.
She gives him loving that his body can't handle
Receiving affection that overwhelms him physically.
But all he can say is, "Baby is good to me"
His response only acknowledges the pleasure without understanding the consequences.
One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror
He looks in the mirror but doesn't recognize himself.
But he doesn't recognize his own face
His health deteriorates without understanding why.
His health is fading and he doesn't know why
His demise is due to an illness denoted by three letters (HIV).
Three letters took him to his final resting place
Tragic end to his life due to a disease.
I told him
Communication of advice or warning.
Don't go chasing waterfalls, just stick to the rivers
Reiteration of advice to stay within safer boundaries.
And the lakes that you're used to
Encouragement to avoid risky paths.
I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all
Similar warning about personal desires leading to potential harm.
But I think you're moving too fast
Observation that he's rushing ahead.
Don't go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers
Repetition of advice to avoid chasing unrealistic or dangerous goals.
And the lakes that you're used to
Reiteration of staying within familiar and safe realms.
I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all
Reemphasizing the consequences of pursuing personal desires recklessly.
But I think you're moving too fast (moving too fast)
Reaffirmation that he's rushing into things too quickly.
Moving too fast (moving too fast)
Repetition of the warning about his speed in decision-making.
Don't go (don't go) chasing waterfalls (waterfalls), please stick to the rivers
Strong plea to avoid pursuing dangerous paths.
(Oh my darling) And the lakes that you're used to (stick to what you're used to)
Reinforcement to stick to familiar and safer options.
I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all
Recognition of his desire for things to be his way but with a cautionary tone.
But I think you're moving too fast
Observation that he's moving too quickly towards his desires.
Moving too fast
Reiteration of the warning about moving too fast.
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