🎵 Waterfalls // by Death Cab for Cutie

4 ContributorsWaterfalls Lyrics [Verse 1] A lonely mother gazing out of the 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 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 Listen to me [Chorus] Don't go chasing waterfalls Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're usеd to I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all But I think you're moving too fast [Verse 2] Littlе 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 Three letters took him to his final resting place Y'all don't hear 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 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 [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 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