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From: David.Mays@merrick.com
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:44:11 -0700
Subject: Re: CRD t/tlc/waterfalls
Waterfalls
T.L.C.
(submitted by david.mays@merrick.com)
chords: G D F C
Lonely mother gazes out of a window
Looking at a sun 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 himself out of trouble
So he goes out and he makes his money the best way he knows how
Another body lying cold in the gutter.
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Don't go chasing waterfalls
Please stick to the rivers and the lakes like you 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 lovin' that his body can't handle
All that he can say is baby it's good to me
One day he stops and takes a look in the mirror
But he doesn't recognize his own face
His health is failing and he doesn't know why
Three letters took him to his final resting place.
CHORUS
RAP
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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isaac Average |
#1 by isaac fritsch at Oct 16, 1971 at 10:29 AM EST |
| To answer livi's question...it kinda just plain tells you:he messed around with a chick with some kind of STD, got one himself, and died. Aint much to it. At least thats what i think. (and isnt sadomasochistic sex that freaky stuff with chains and torture and mess? i kinda dont think its about that...) | |
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kyle Average |
#2 by kyle anderson at May 22, 1973 at 5:40 PM EST |
| i'm really not sure about this, just my own personal interpentation, but i figured this bit was about sadistic-masochistic sex (sorry about the spelling english isn't my language) | |
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Justin Wanna Be |
#3 by Justin at Jun 4, 1973 at 4:48 AM EST |
| This song touches me and means a great deal to me. I've had a lot of people in my life come and go from "chasing waterfalls". It's about taking the time and thinking about some of those big grown up chances we think about taking. Sometimes it's better to stick to the things that you know. | |
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Garland Rhythm Player |
#4 by Garland Cross at Oct 18, 1974 at 4:38 PM EST |
| i remember this song when i was a 6 y/o | |
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jimmy Wanna Be |
#5 by jimmy rodrigues at Nov 5, 1974 at 10:21 PM EST |
| hey this is song means so much to me. i like sad songs to remind u life isnt always happy and that u have to cry sumtime. and hey lilporkchopchicka!! how u doing gurl ahem but ne way this song is the best and -Left Eye: R.I.P. gurl we will always remeber u.... | |
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Niko Average |
#6 by Niko Booth at May 11, 1975 at 11:27 PM EST |
| I used to love this album back in elementary school. Haha. I always thought this song was about AIDS. 3 letters=HIV? That's my guess. | |
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Gabba Gabba Hey Average |
#7 by Gabba Gabba Hey at Sep 5, 1976 at 8:22 PM EST |
| very touching. i think if you read the lyrics the meaning is obvious as the song is sort of like a mini story. | |
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Josh Professional |
#8 by Josh Wilson at Feb 2, 1977 at 3:42 AM EST |
| I miss left eye this is such a meaningful song! | |
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Ŧøn¥ Average |
#9 by Ŧøn¥ PiNeDa at May 10, 1977 at 1:54 PM EST |
| Huh. I always figured the 'three letters' were referring to, possibly, 'XXX', or the typical letters found on something alchoholic.. The STD thing seems to fit a bit more, though. | |
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Randy Lead Player |
#10 by Randy Lott at Jul 10, 1978 at 7:02 PM EST |
| I like this song alot.I like especially Lisa's rap. I memorized the whole thing and rap it to myself a lot. lol. -R.I.P.Left Eye: We will alwayz luv and rememba u gurl... | |
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MysticCat Wanna Be |
#11 by MysticCat (Janis *johnny* Udodovs) at Jul 24, 1978 at 10:09 AM EST |
| I grew up listening to tlc, I was about 5 when this came out and I have always loved this song. Damn, tlc are awesome. And T Boz has the most awesome voice ever.... | |
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Doolittle Lead Player |
#12 by Doolittle at Sep 20, 1978 at 4:30 PM EST |
| I've always liked this song and as the years went by I could see how right its words are. Sometimes you leave behind people that really care for you and you find yourself risking your life for no reason. This song reminds me of my own mistakes and it's actually too touching for me these days :( | |
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Average |
#13 by Riqu - at Nov 15, 1987 at 6:00 PM EST |
| In addition to this i think Damaged is great also, That is also one of their best This was the first song that really got me into TLC. It is just so hard to believe still that Lisa is gone. I am glad they stuck with not getting another member. And to think that some compared Destiny's Child to the new TLC. DC doesn't even compare to TLC. | |
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gabby Professional |
#14 by gabby at Dec 18, 1987 at 12:41 AM EST |
| This is one of the very best TLC songs EVER! It is so touching, and meaningful. Ya'll check out the new album 3D, it kicks ass! *Dearest Left-Eye rest in Peace* | |
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Dudevill Average |
#15 by Dudevill at Apr 23, 1988 at 10:59 PM EST |
| 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 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? Could someone explain this bit to me form teh video i figured its somethign to do with sex n an std but i duno i dont quite get it ? | |
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marc Professional |
#16 by marc at Nov 2, 1988 at 12:52 AM EST |
| I'm not sure I understand this song. We should shoot for the stars! not set our goals low. I'm confused. | |
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Bobby Rhythm Player |
#17 by Bobby McCorkle at Sep 13, 1989 at 2:46 AM EST |
| RIP Left Eye | |
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Dunnie Average |
#18 by Dunnie at Jul 6, 1995 at 9:33 AM EST |
| This song reminds me of summer during middle school. Me and my friends stood around in our bathing suits singing with the video and dancing along. I love Left Eye's part and I hate when the radio cuts it off. It's the best part of the song!! I really love TLC because of the things they write about. They write about friends, love, society, being a woman. Songs about people trying to live life in the fast lane always touches me because I see it too often and I wish I could reach these people. RIP Left Eye Still can't believe you're gone :( | |
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Aaron Average |
#19 by Aaron Doyle at Nov 4, 1997 at 3:59 AM EST |
| This is my personal favorite TLC song. The video's very touching too. It's real... It talks about someone with STDs... And just slowing down your life and taking care of it... Very very nice song. | |
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zach Wanna Be |
#20 by zach miles at May 8, 1998 at 7:04 AM EST |
| theres a bit missing from the rap bit :S it goes "my only bleeding hope is for the folks who can't cope wit such an enduring pain that it keeps em in the pouring rain" and then later its actually "whos to blame for shootin 'caine into your own vein, what a shame u shoot and aim for someone elses brain". But yeah, its a great song!! | |
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I fought the la Average |
#21 by I fought the law and the law kicked my ass I never learn do i...?? at Nov 22, 1999 at 11:42 PM EST |
| Basically, the dude got jiggy jiggy with some girl hu had an STD. She passed it on to him and he died. ''His health is fading and he doesn't know why 3 letters took him to his final resting place'' Im not sure but when i read that it made me think the 3 letters are HIV? it would make sense but it #s just a guess | |
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Jordan Rhythm Player |
#22 by Jordan at Dec 4, 1999 at 4:39 PM EST |
| This was the first pop song I ever remember liking. To me, it basically tells you not to rush life. So many people are in a rush to grow up and become incapable of making the right decision. Bascially I think it say to avoid getting into situations you aren't ready to handle. Whenever I hear this song I feel like a little kid again. I'm not really an R&B or rap person, but I love TLC. They are real, unlike a lot of other things. Whoever compared them to Destiny's Child was ridiculous. | |
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steven Lead Player |
#23 by steven ratliff at Nov 30, 2000 at 8:35 PM EST |
| Hahaha- sado-masochistic sex. Yes, it's a very classy love song about two people beating the shit out of each other to get off. A girl he's having sex with has AIDS and he doesn't realize that's he's gotten it from her. He's prematurely aging from HIV, and it finally kills him. The first part is about a mother who can't help her son, and he deals drugs to make money. I'm not sure if "another body laying cold in the gutter" refers to him or his clients, though. It's a couple of vignettes about wanting more than you can handle and/or is good for you. | |
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Jer Average |
#24 by Jer at Feb 7, 2004 at 1:40 AM EST |
| Well, wasn't Left-Eye the whole reason that they exist? I can't imagine Rozanda leading them... | |
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Joe Average |
#25 by Joe Blurton at Jun 11, 2004 at 7:30 AM EST |
| i love TLC and Lisa was always my favourite. i thought i'd write this here coz when i hear this song it reminds me of when i was in year 4. This song came on and me and a couple of my friends pushed a couple of tables together and sang and danced to this song. Of course i was Lisa :) anyway ***RIP LISA I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU*** | |
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