It's a great song and a great message, but it wasn't that groundbreaking to deal with themes like this in the 90s. Especially in this time there were so many songs that dealt with AIDS/HIV. Including songs like "Being Boring" (1990) and "Dreaming of the Queen" (1993) by Pet Shop Boys, "In This Life" (1992) by Madonna, "The Last Song" (1992) by Elton John, "Gone Too Soon" (1993) by Michael Jackson, "Streets of Philadelphia" (1993) by Bruce Springsteen, "Philadelphia" (1993) by Neil Young, "The HIV Song" (1994) by Ween, "She Thinks His Name was John" (1994) by Reba McEntire, "Hush Hush Hush" (1996) by Paula Cole & Peter Gabriel, "You Have Been Loved" (1996) by George Michael, "America" (1996) by Wu-Tang Clan, "Together Again" (1997) by Janet Jackson, and many others. Even in the Eurodance - which was very popular in Europa in the early and mid 90s - there were some songs that dealt with this theme (like "Russian Roullette" by Ice MC in 1994, "Willy Use a Billy Boy" by E-Rotic in 1995, or "Love Message" by Love Message in 1996). Even in the 80s there were some songs that dealt with AIDS/HIV, like "Boy Blue" (1986) by Cindy Lauper, "Sign o' the Times" (1987) by Prince, "Read My Lips" (1989) by Jimmy Somerville, or "Halloween Parade" (1989) by Lou Reed.
Makes me sad thinking about "left eye" tho you may not know it the one that has the mark under her eye was killed in car crash awhile back she was so so talented
"Three letters took him to the final resting place" was meant for H. I.V. The lady was messing around with a lot of guys as what the pictures shown. And it passed to him with no protections. Back then in the early to mid 90s, there wasn't a cure until later on that late 90s. Thank u for reacting to that video bc that was honest & epic. Even at my high school, we did break it down & understand what was really meant & it did change our lives, well some of us. Bless to stay alive bc chasing waterfalls aint no joke. ❤✌🏾 React to "creep" or "red light special" or "unpretty".
There is currently no cure for HIV. There are meds that help control it. They can help people live "normal" life spans but people with HIV have it for the rest of their lives. Not everyone taking meds can tolerate them also.
TLC’s “Waterfalls” is based on people pursuing self-destructive ambitions. And these dangerous desires are termed as “waterfalls”. In other words, when TLC says “don’t go chasing waterfalls” this can be interpreted as “do not engage in the pursuit of self-destructive ambitions”. Moreover the “waterfall” symbolism as well as that of the line that follows which talks about sticking “to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to” Read more at: www.songmeaningsandfacts.com/waterfalls-by-tlc/
That's one of the reasons why I really like TLC is because the majority if their songs are about real issues and have some kind of meaning behind them. Others songs to listen to are Baby Baby Baby, DEFINITELY CREEP, Red Light Special and Unpretty.
RIP Left Eye- and you should go back with TLC- do Baby Baby Baby or What About Your Friends. I absolutely loved them. They were a really down to Earth and super talented group
I am still saying you should do Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg. That was their first hit. That first album is one of the best albums. TLC started off more hip hop, they wore very colorful clothes, and they always wore condoms. Left Eye always had a condom covering her left eye. They had huge condoms hanging on their clothes. I used to be the guy that had all the music in high school, and everyone always wanted to jam this CD. My house was the house party. My mom left every weekend, and everyone was at my house partying. People always wanted to hear the TLC album. And, the other popular album was Tool Undertow. Those two CDs got requested more than anything.
I’ve always loved this song. I showed it to my 10 and 7 year olds (at that time) and when Left Eye busted out her rhymes...I did it word for word and for them, it was like a “mommy mic drop”. 😂
This song made me cry again after all these years I cried again!! I'll tell you, I remember a small group of us were at a pizza place and a music video channel was on and we were watching this video for the first time and all of us at the same time gasped at the same scene you stopped the video at 2:41 We didn't expect that. TLC shed the light on some important issues happening back at that time. Most of us had the uncertainty when it came to HIV/AIDS there wasn't a whole lot of information on it but we were learning more as the years were going by and then of course kids trying to live the fast life as you say. It is an eye opening song and video. We appreciated the message these young women were conveying to us all. Glad you liked the song too! Until next time! Peace! ✌🏼☮
When my sons were old enough to understand, I had them listen to this song with the lyrics. I told them , these lyrics are VERY IMPORTANT!! To this day ( their in their 30s) , all I have to say is, Don’t go chasing waterfalls , and the’ll sing it. Then I get a hug from them. I also told them, “ When mom and dad are gone ,, you’ll only have each other. Never let a woman , money, etc. get in between the love you have for one another. I LOVE seeing how close they are 💖💖💖
You are a good Mum.😇🌸That made me tear up a bit. You are educating them and they are learning to know and treasure their own self worth and empathise with women too👍👏 It's a shame not all Mum's make sure their boys are educated about real life issues before they rain down upon them and it's too late. 😟
That's sweet, you're a good mama. 💕 I'm just wondering why the message of the song is basically don't try anything new outside of your comfort Zone, right?? Like don't chase things bigger than you, stick to what you're used to? If I'm wrong can you please tell me what the message IS then
@@rae7864 To me , waterfalls, fall down. And the stories on the song all end badly. So if you’re faced with trying something that will more then likely end bad ( waterfalls) don’t do it. Rivers and lakes are steady running. So , if you want to try something or say something, think before you do. Go “with “ your heart , your gut feeling.Think things through, straight ( rivers , lakes) , then and only then , make your decisions, and think about the possible ( good) that can come of it.
My dad would say the first line of Rudyard Kipling's "If" poem. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, and blaming it on you...." Same meaning. Be safe because you are loved.
YEEEEEESSSS!!! Before watching, I yelled, "If you liked "No Scrubs", then you're *REALLY* gonna like "Waterfalls!"" TLC won a Grammy for Best R&B Album for "CrazySexyCool". Their first album appealed to younger listeners, but on this, they were grown-ass women. (I'm their same age). Definitely about gangsta ish and HIV. RIP, Left Eye 👁️. You were an icon and you're missed enormously.
This is one of the best videos ever in the MTV era. TLC after this cemented themselves as the and yes it is HIV they were referring to. Creep on the same album was another huge hit I'd highly recommend it FWI👍
Jaaayyy!!! I'm so glad you finally heard this. I knew as usual that you would like it. TLC had so many great songs back then. You need to hear : What About Your Friends, Ain't Too Proud To Beg and especially Digging On You another nice smooth song with lyrics we can all relate to "🎵 I was chilling with my koolaid, when miss Chili came to relay🎶" You've gotta take a listen. You won't regret it
This is my all time favorite TLC song. Just love the sound of it period. Plus it had such a deep, and mportant message. It was very brave of them to take on the issue
There message was clear because in the late 80's and in the early 90's lots of single parents in the neighborhood were worried about their sons and daughters being victim's of the fast life style of drugs and gangs. The music was great, but what was happening in the hood was not.
The second verse deals with unprotected sex and promiscuity. As you can see, the woman convinces the man not to use a condom and they have sex. It is implied that he's hooked up w/ her many times not using protection. That's why it shows on the picture frame next to the girl the multiple men she's slept with in the past. Hence, the guy getting infected with HIV. If he hadn't let himself into temptation, he would've persisted on using a condom, but unfortunately he "got caught up in the heat of the moment". That's why T-Boz sings, "his health is fading and he doesn't know why, 3 letters (HIV) took him to his final resting place..."
I love this song. It came out when my youngest son went to prison. He got his BA in business, and is now the ceo of a company, but he put this mama bear thru some heartache 😢 God saved him🙏💯
Heres the 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 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
If you love left eyes rap listen to “NOT TONIGHT” by lil Kim, left eye , missy Elliot -and a few others on the same song . Multiple female rappers on the same song. So good.
Dude. I really appreciate seeing a man of your generation watching videos from this era - I think I must’ve been about 15 when this came out and this song was HUGE!!!!!!! I’m on my third video on your channel now. Guess you got a new sub. Lots of love from New Zealand.
Great TLC hit...very meaningful, touching! It is a timeless, cautionary tell! Theses situations are still happening now! In the song the guy died from HIV/AIDS which he caught from the girl and she eventually died too! Left-eye wrote some great rap lyrics...very talented!! ❤️❤️
Loved this song/group!!! ❤❤❤ "Three letters took him to his final resting place." HIV, huge during those times and they put it out there. 👏🏼👍🏼 Lisa was a gift to us, RIP Lisa. ❤
I seem to recall that CeeLo Green was one of the writers of this song. That special effect with them being made of water was a big deal back then, cutting-edge technology.
The Aids pandemic of the late 80's and early 90's had so much stigma attached to it, with the blame being pointed at a specific couple of communities. At the time there were quite a few famous people who were diagnosed with and dying/died from Aids....icon's such as Freddie Mercury, Rock Hudson, Kenny Everett etc. The fact that a girl group came along and wrote about it to raise awareness made me love them. They weren't just another girl band. They were gritty and real. They were advocates of safe sex with Left Eye often wearing a condom over her left eye. There will never be another TLC
I remember the first time I heard this song it brought tears to my eyes. The lyrics are so powerful and it just captures the importance of slowing down in life. It also brought up close and direct the issue of HIV/AIDS and how simply choosing to have unprotected sex can cost you in a major way! TLC made this native of the ATL proud with this one! RIP Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez ✌🏽
Waterfalls is a timeless song with a timeless message. You should also check out Candy Rain by Soul For Real, Cupid by 112, and Blackberry Molasses by Mista when you get a chance.
The Album Crazy Sexy Cool by TLC is a Masterpiece. There is a song I feel doesn't get the love that is deserves from this album and it's called "Sumthin wicked this way comes". Andre 3000 from Outkast is featured on it definitely something you should check out.
I recently found your channel. Love the content man!! The kid that got shot in the first part is Shyheim. A rapper. You should check "On and On" I think he was only like 14/15 back when that clip was made. Insane talented.
Awesome thought provoking song. The condom she gets rid of and then the frame fastly showing all the ones she had unprotected sex with. At the end there is no one in the frame. They all died. And the mom with her goast son trying to hug her. First time i saw this I bawled.😢
If you like Left Eye's flow she is featured on Donnell Jones' U Know What's Up" - Also check out other female rappers from the 90s - Queen Latifah, MCLyte, YoYo to start....
In the 90's I was all about TLC & the Spice Girls. TLC were incredible. Left eye was such a character and a talented female rapper. Still haven't quite got over her death
When I first heard this song on MTV, I was so impressed with them for addressing in song an issue that affects mothers living in crime- ridden neighborhoods. She, the mother, pleaded with him to stop. A father would've grabbed him by the scruff & hauled his ass back inside, so there's the other side of that coin. TLC were just so real with this one; they also had something else lacking in todays' music scene: talent and Class. Appreciative review for this truly special message song. Peace, all...
There ‘s a lot of gun and knife crime in england at the moment. Just a day ago a 14 year old black school kid was shot dead just afew feet from his doorstep, his mum was saying she doesn’t know why anyone would shoot him, he has never been in trouble in his life. He is just a normal kid. They showed a school photo of him young lad just a normal kid wearing his school uniform with a big smile in his face. 😢
Waterfalls is so iconic, most who grew up in the 90s can recognize it with just the first 2 seconds.
Facts
Facts this song and video changed the game
I grew up in the 60s and 70s and I do too.
You're so right with that one.
Truth
Very groundbreaking politically for the time to openly discuss the AIDS crisis and importance of safe sex.
They always skip the rap part
Damn here it is!
It's a great song and a great message, but it wasn't that groundbreaking to deal with themes like this in the 90s. Especially in this time there were so many songs that dealt with AIDS/HIV. Including songs like "Being Boring" (1990) and "Dreaming of the Queen" (1993) by Pet Shop Boys, "In This Life" (1992) by Madonna, "The Last Song" (1992) by Elton John, "Gone Too Soon" (1993) by Michael Jackson, "Streets of Philadelphia" (1993) by Bruce Springsteen, "Philadelphia" (1993) by Neil Young, "The HIV Song" (1994) by Ween, "She Thinks His Name was John" (1994) by Reba McEntire, "Hush Hush Hush" (1996) by Paula Cole & Peter Gabriel, "You Have Been Loved" (1996) by George Michael, "America" (1996) by Wu-Tang Clan, "Together Again" (1997) by Janet Jackson, and many others. Even in the Eurodance - which was very popular in Europa in the early and mid 90s - there were some songs that dealt with this theme (like "Russian Roullette" by Ice MC in 1994, "Willy Use a Billy Boy" by E-Rotic in 1995, or "Love Message" by Love Message in 1996). Even in the 80s there were some songs that dealt with AIDS/HIV, like "Boy Blue" (1986) by Cindy Lauper, "Sign o' the Times" (1987) by Prince, "Read My Lips" (1989) by Jimmy Somerville, or "Halloween Parade" (1989) by Lou Reed.
She also burned down Andre Rison's home
Like every second fucking song was talking about aids and safe sex in the 90's mate
Makes me sad thinking about "left eye" tho you may not know it the one that has the mark under her eye was killed in car crash awhile back she was so so talented
Yeah, while she was in another country doing humanitarian work. 💔🙏
that woudl be after she burned down her boyfriend/football player Andre Rison's house!
@@shayleeledevre6401 💔😭
@@redsmoker37 in response to the abuse. 🤷♀️ he kinda got off easy. Insurance covered it.
She was a real psycho😵. Crazy to see that huge-ass house / mansion up in 🔥🔥🔥flames🔥🔥🔥.
PLEASE react to "Unpretty", by TLC.
plllllease!! 💞
"Three letters took him to the final resting place" was meant for H. I.V. The lady was messing around with a lot of guys as what the pictures shown. And it passed to him with no protections.
Back then in the early to mid 90s, there wasn't a cure until later on that late 90s.
Thank u for reacting to that video bc that was honest & epic. Even at my high school, we did break it down & understand what was really meant & it did change our lives, well some of us. Bless to stay alive bc chasing waterfalls aint no joke. ❤✌🏾
React to "creep" or "red light special" or "unpretty".
There is currently no cure for HIV. There are meds that help control it. They can help people live "normal" life spans but people with HIV have it for the rest of their lives. Not everyone taking meds can tolerate them also.
Lisa ‘Left Eye’ was gorgeous and a top notch talent. So sad that she’s been gone so long when she had so much to say
Such a deep song with so many current issues in need to adress.
TLC’s “Waterfalls” is based on people pursuing self-destructive ambitions. And these dangerous desires are termed as “waterfalls”. In other words, when TLC says “don’t go chasing waterfalls” this can be interpreted as “do not engage in the pursuit of self-destructive ambitions”. Moreover the “waterfall” symbolism as well as that of the line that follows which talks about sticking “to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to”
Read more at: www.songmeaningsandfacts.com/waterfalls-by-tlc/
More TLC. “Red Light Special”, “Creep”, “Unpretty”. I actually like them much more than Destiny’s Child.
Far surpasses, imo
Unpretty is a really good song with a message about how we see ourselves!
They actually were the #1 girl group
“Unpretty” 🥺
you need to see aint to proud to beg, what about your friends and baby baby baby
That's one of the reasons why I really like TLC is because the majority if their songs are about real issues and have some kind of meaning behind them. Others songs to listen to are Baby Baby Baby, DEFINITELY CREEP, Red Light Special and Unpretty.
RIP Left Eye- and you should go back with TLC- do Baby Baby Baby or What About Your Friends. I absolutely loved them. They were a really down to Earth and super talented group
I am still saying you should do Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg. That was their first hit. That first album is one of the best albums. TLC started off more hip hop, they wore very colorful clothes, and they always wore condoms. Left Eye always had a condom covering her left eye. They had huge condoms hanging on their clothes. I used to be the guy that had all the music in high school, and everyone always wanted to jam this CD.
My house was the house party. My mom left every weekend, and everyone was at my house partying. People always wanted to hear the TLC album. And, the other popular album was Tool Undertow. Those two CDs got requested more than anything.
❤️❤️😎
Epic song! Meaningful. This was the Gang & AIDS Crisis. Message in the music. My Favorite TLC. Love and Miss You Lisa.... Left Eye❤️❤️❤️
I’ve always loved this song. I showed it to my 10 and 7 year olds (at that time) and when Left Eye busted out her rhymes...I did it word for word and for them, it was like a “mommy mic drop”. 😂
This song made me cry again after all these years I cried again!! I'll tell you, I remember a small group of us were at a pizza place and a music video channel was on and we were watching this video for the first time and all of us at the same time gasped at the same scene you stopped the video at 2:41 We didn't expect that. TLC shed the light on some important issues happening back at that time. Most of us had the uncertainty when it came to HIV/AIDS there wasn't a whole lot of information on it but we were learning more as the years were going by and then of course kids trying to live the fast life as you say. It is an eye opening song and video. We appreciated the message these young women were conveying to us all. Glad you liked the song too! Until next time! Peace! ✌🏼☮
Classic! TLC love them! A couple more? TLC - Unpretty and Dear Lie - Lisa (Left Eye) Lopes 😔🙏🏻
Back in the day songs had real meanings.
When my sons were old enough to understand, I had them listen to this song with the lyrics. I told them , these lyrics are VERY IMPORTANT!! To this day ( their in their 30s) , all I have to say is, Don’t go chasing waterfalls , and the’ll sing it. Then I get a hug from them. I also told them, “ When mom and dad are gone ,, you’ll only have each other. Never let a woman , money, etc. get in between the love you have for one another. I LOVE seeing how close they are 💖💖💖
You are a good Mum.😇🌸That made me tear up a bit. You are educating them and they are learning to know and treasure their own self worth and empathise with women too👍👏 It's a shame not all Mum's make sure their boys are educated about real life issues before they rain down upon them and it's too late. 😟
That's sweet, you're a good mama. 💕 I'm just wondering why the message of the song is basically don't try anything new outside of your comfort Zone, right?? Like don't chase things bigger than you, stick to what you're used to? If I'm wrong can you please tell me what the message IS then
@@rae7864 To me , waterfalls, fall down. And the stories on the song all end badly. So if you’re faced with trying something that will more then likely end bad ( waterfalls) don’t do it. Rivers and lakes are steady running. So , if you want to try something or say something, think before you do. Go “with “ your heart , your gut feeling.Think things through, straight ( rivers , lakes) , then and only then , make your decisions, and think about the possible ( good) that can come of it.
My dad would say the first line of Rudyard Kipling's "If" poem. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, and blaming it on you...." Same meaning. Be safe because you are loved.
That rap was from
" left eye" she is EVERTHING!!!!
TLC is timeless. Still got chills like I did when it first came out.
YEEEEEESSSS!!! Before watching, I yelled, "If you liked "No Scrubs", then you're *REALLY* gonna like "Waterfalls!"" TLC won a Grammy for Best R&B Album for "CrazySexyCool". Their first album appealed to younger listeners, but on this, they were grown-ass women. (I'm their same age). Definitely about gangsta ish and HIV.
RIP, Left Eye 👁️. You were an icon and you're missed enormously.
This is one of the best videos ever in the MTV era. TLC after this cemented themselves as the and yes it is HIV they were referring to.
Creep on the same album was another huge hit I'd highly recommend it FWI👍
Yep.. "Waterfalls" cemented TLC as true superstars, then "Scrubs" blew them into the stratosphere
Thanks for this one Jay! Talented ladies with a powerful message ❤️
TLC - Ain’t Too Proud To Beg and What About Your Friends
I love what about your friends
Jaaayyy!!! I'm so glad you finally heard this. I knew as usual that you would like it. TLC had so many great songs back then. You need to hear : What About Your Friends, Ain't Too Proud To Beg and especially Digging On You another nice smooth song with lyrics we can all relate to "🎵 I was chilling with my koolaid, when miss Chili came to relay🎶"
You've gotta take a listen. You won't regret it
The baseline in this song is great, my subwoofer started shaking 😂. Cool 90s hiphop classic 😎.
One of my favorite songs and an incredible video of the 90s. Brings back memories of my 20s again. What a message and special effects.
Unpretty is other good song from TLC .
Man I miss left eye.. I still tear up when I hear this sing and her.. She was special.. R.I.P
Please react to their song Creep
My favorite!! 🎵💚🎶💜
TLC - Creep is another great song by them.
This was an amazing song back then and still sounds current today.
This is my all time favorite TLC song. Just love the sound of it period. Plus it had such a deep, and mportant message. It was very brave of them to take on the issue
Creep should be your next TLC reaction.🔥🎺🎶👍
Absolutely!! My favorite TLC song and video.
Yes these are my girls !!! Thanx Jayvee 😊
Such an amazing group and powerful song. This song is so timeless.
A 90,z Smooth tune but real deal lyrics ! 🔥
There message was clear because in the late 80's and in the early 90's lots of single parents in the neighborhood were worried about their sons and daughters being victim's of the fast
life style of drugs and gangs. The music was great, but what was happening in the hood was not.
The second verse deals with unprotected sex and promiscuity. As you can see, the woman convinces the man not to use a condom and they have sex. It is implied that he's hooked up w/ her many times not using protection. That's why it shows on the picture frame next to the girl the multiple men she's slept with in the past. Hence, the guy getting infected with HIV. If he hadn't let himself into temptation, he would've persisted on using a condom, but unfortunately he "got caught up in the heat of the moment". That's why T-Boz sings, "his health is fading and he doesn't know why, 3 letters (HIV) took him to his final resting place..."
BANGER! Big song for TLC! RIP Left eye..Great story behind this song 🎵 Check it out when you can..Great choice 👌
Another good song Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Philadelphia
I love that song.
"Creep" by TLC 😎
My favorite TLC song and video.
Stick to your rivers and ponds had me rolling haha (8:40)
IN LIVING COLOUR - CULT OF PERSONALITY
Yes!!
as you can tell, lisa (the rapper) passed away. something kinda neat though is her rap from this song is engraved on her headstone. very touching!
The late great Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. You're damn right in saying she has good flow! May her talent live on! ❤
I’ve always loved this song has a great message...
Haven't heard this in years, such a classic
I love this song. It came out when my youngest son went to prison. He got his BA in business, and is now the ceo of a company, but he put this mama bear thru some heartache 😢 God saved him🙏💯
One of the great songs by one of the best groups of their day.
Heres the 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
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
I loved this song so much. Love seeing all these nostalgic songs getting reacted to. God, I'm old. xD
Gives you good vibes if you dont know the connotations, makes you shocked if you know what its really about.
He got HIV from not using protection! Great song! You should do Creep next Please!
If you love left eyes rap listen to “NOT TONIGHT” by lil Kim, left eye , missy Elliot -and a few others on the same song . Multiple female rappers on the same song. So good.
without fail i bawl my eyes out every time i hear this song....
Love the song!!
It was one the Wife I used to smile to each other when we danced.
We both knew we wouldnt stray.
Good win for my OKC Thunder over the blazers, tight game. Let's go Thunders.
We lost a great one when Left Eye passed.
Dude. I really appreciate seeing a man of your generation watching videos from this era - I think I must’ve been about 15 when this came out and this song was HUGE!!!!!!! I’m on my third video on your channel now. Guess you got a new sub. Lots of love from New Zealand.
Thank you and thank you for subscribing
Great TLC hit...very meaningful, touching! It is a timeless, cautionary tell! Theses situations are still happening now! In the song the guy died from HIV/AIDS which he caught from the girl and she eventually died too! Left-eye wrote some great rap lyrics...very talented!! ❤️❤️
Loved this song/group!!! ❤❤❤
"Three letters took him to his final resting place."
HIV, huge during those times and they put it out there. 👏🏼👍🏼
Lisa was a gift to us, RIP Lisa. ❤
I seem to recall that CeeLo Green was one of the writers of this song.
That special effect with them being made of water was a big deal back then, cutting-edge technology.
TLC is an amazing group.
The son in the music video is on the movie Deep Rising, he's on a lot of movies but that's my most memorable one
Love TLC, so happy your reacting to more TLC
Love the reaction. Every time I hear Left eye I tear up. You should def watch "Unpretty"! :)
Such a meaningful song. So rare these days.
Such a great song with a great message and as usual you gave a great reaction
Rest In Peace, Lisa Left Eye Lopes (TLC)
"Unpretty" and "dear lie" are other TLC masterpieces with important messages
R.I.P. Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes 1971-2002
Hi from the UK, love this Jay thanks for reacting, be careful out there my man 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 .
Yay Jovaughn you gonna love this 💗. It's such a great song 😍. Stay safe and blessings 🙏🕊️
Check out "Diggin' On You" and "Creep" by TLC.
The Aids pandemic of the late 80's and early 90's had so much stigma attached to it, with the blame being pointed at a specific couple of communities. At the time there were quite a few famous people who were diagnosed with and dying/died from Aids....icon's such as Freddie Mercury, Rock Hudson, Kenny Everett etc.
The fact that a girl group came along and wrote about it to raise awareness made me love them. They weren't just another girl band. They were gritty and real. They were advocates of safe sex with Left Eye often wearing a condom over her left eye. There will never be another TLC
React to TLC- Red Light Special
Kieth Sweat- Twisted
H town- Knocking the boots
Silk- Freak Me
Ginuwine- Holla
Yes to all of these!
I remember the first time I heard this song it brought tears to my eyes. The lyrics are so powerful and it just captures the importance of slowing down in life. It also brought up close and direct the issue of HIV/AIDS and how simply choosing to have unprotected sex can cost you in a major way! TLC made this native of the ATL proud with this one! RIP Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez ✌🏽
I don't think it was ever released as a single, but please listen to TLC's "Something Wicked This Way Comes." I've always loved it.
Lisa `left eye` Lopez ...R.I.P girl xoxox LOVED TLC
Waterfalls is a timeless song with a timeless message. You should also check out Candy Rain by Soul For Real, Cupid by 112, and Blackberry Molasses by Mista when you get a chance.
The Album Crazy Sexy Cool by TLC is a Masterpiece. There is a song I feel doesn't get the love that is deserves from this album and it's called "Sumthin wicked this way comes". Andre 3000 from Outkast is featured on it definitely something you should check out.
"Three letters took him to his final resting place" HIV
Yea a really awesome song. Truth was spoken
Love this song.
Ain’t too proud to beg was their first hit. Unpretty is another great one too.
I recently found your channel. Love the content man!! The kid that got shot in the first part is Shyheim. A rapper. You should check "On and On" I think he was only like 14/15 back when that clip was made. Insane talented.
Awesome thought provoking song. The condom she gets rid of and then the frame fastly showing all the ones she had unprotected sex with. At the end there is no one in the frame. They all died. And the mom with her goast son trying to hug her. First time i saw this I bawled.😢
If you like Left Eye's flow she is featured on Donnell Jones' U Know What's Up" - Also check out other female rappers from the 90s - Queen Latifah, MCLyte, YoYo to start....
TLC my favorite female group.
In the 90's I was all about TLC & the Spice Girls.
TLC were incredible. Left eye was such a character and a talented female rapper. Still haven't quite got over her death
I'd forgotten how great this song is. I still love UNPRETTY its esp relevant to us girls who have a warped way of seeing ourselves.
Waterfalls is such a gem, even though it lowkey makes me tear up everytime!
Oh this song. Sent it to my daughter in her wild years. RIP Lisa Left Eye Lopes 🙏💔❣
Love this one. Me and a bestie still know Left Eye's part with no falter.
When I first heard this song on MTV, I was so impressed with them for addressing in song an issue that affects mothers living in crime- ridden neighborhoods. She, the mother, pleaded with him to stop. A father would've grabbed him by the scruff & hauled his ass back inside, so there's the other side of that coin. TLC were just so real with this one; they also had something else lacking in todays' music scene: talent and Class. Appreciative review for this truly special message song. Peace, all...
R.I.P. Left Eye...
Violence and addiction are no respecter of persons.
TLC is an icon of the 90s
Oh yeah! “Unpretty” is great!
You need to react to , some of their first hits . TLC - What About Your Friends ( Official Music Video) !
There ‘s a lot of gun and knife crime in england at the moment. Just a day ago a 14 year old black school kid was shot dead just afew feet from his doorstep, his mum was saying she doesn’t know why anyone would shoot him, he has never been in trouble in his life. He is just a normal kid. They showed a school photo of him young lad just a normal kid wearing his school uniform with a big smile in his face. 😢