Waterfall
Joy & The Boy Lyrics

A lonely mother gazing out of her window
A mother is looking out of her window, feeling sad and isolated.

Staring at a son that she just can't touch.
The mother is looking at her son, but feels that he is emotionally distant and unapproachable.

If at any time he's in a jam she'll be by his side,
The mother will be there to support her son whenever he needs help.

But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much.
The son doesn't understand that his actions and behavior are causing pain for his mother.

But all the praying just ain't helping at all,
Despite the mother's efforts to pray and hope for her son, it's not having any impact on his situation.

'Cause he can't seem to keep his self out of trouble.
The son is constantly getting into trouble and can't seem to avoid it.

So, he goes out and he makes his money the best way he know how,
The son resorts to making money in whatever way he can, even if it's not legal or morally right.

Another body laying cold in the gutter.
The consequences of the son's actions have led to someone losing their life.

Don't go chasing waterfalls.
Don't pursue things that are beyond your reach and could lead to negative consequences.

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.
Stay within familiar and safe places to avoid taking risks that could be harmful.

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all,
The son is determined to do things his way, even if it's risky or dangerous.

But I think you're moving too fast.
The person giving the advice thinks the son is moving too quickly without considering the consequences.

Little precious has a natural obsession for temptation,
The son has an attraction to things that are not good for him.

But he just can't see.
The son is blind to how his behavior and choices are affecting his life.

She give him loving that his body can't handle,
The love that the son is receiving is unhealthy and causing harm to his body.

But all he can say is, "Baby, it's good to me."
Despite the harm he's experiencing, the son is still blind to the negative effects of his behavior and only sees the short-term pleasure he gets from it.

One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror,
The son takes a moment to reflect on himself and his life.

But he doesn't recognize his own face.
He doesn't understand the person he has become and the damage he's caused to himself and others.

His health is fading and he doesn't know why.
The son is experiencing health problems that he doesn't understand or know how to solve.

Three letters took him to his final resting place.
The son dies from a disease or illness that many people have, but he didn't take care of himself and it led to his death.

I seen rainbow yesterday
The person talking saw a rainbow the day before.

But too many storms have come and gone
There have been too many difficult times in the past.

Leavin' a trace of not on God-given ray
The difficult times have left a mark on the person's life.

Is it because my life is ten shades of gray
The person wonders if their life is colorless and dull because of the challenges they've faced.

I pray all ten fade away
The person hopes that the negative experiences of the past will eventually go away.

Seldom praise Him for the sunny days
The person doesn't usually give thanks for the good times and only focuses on the negative experiences.

And like his promise is true
The person believes that God's promises are true.

Only my faith can undo
The person's faith in God is the only thing that can help them overcome the challenges they're facing.

The many chances I blew
The person admits that they've made mistakes and missed opportunities in the past.

To bring my life to anew
The person wants to start fresh and create a new life for themselves.

Clear blue and unconditional skies
The person hopes for a future that is clear and free from harm.

Have dried the tears from my eyes
The person is no longer sad or upset about the past.

No more lonely cries
The person is no longer alone and has moved on from the sadness of the past.

My only bleedin' hope
The person's only hope is to move on and create a better future.

Is for the folk who can't cope
The person hopes that they can help others who are struggling to cope with their challenges.

Wit such an endurin' pain
The people who are struggling are experiencing long-lasting and difficult pain.

That it keeps 'em in the pourin' rain
The pain is so great that it feels like a constant downpour.

Who's to blame
The person wonders who is responsible for the difficult situations people face.

For tootin' caine in your own vein
The person believes that people are responsible for their own actions and choices, including drug use.

What a shame
The person is saddened by the negative consequences of people's choices.

You shoot and aim for someone else's brain
The person criticizes those who harm others and hurt people who had nothing to do with their struggles.

You claim the insane
The person believes that some people are using their struggles as an excuse for their harmful behavior.

And name this day in time
The person believes that people need to take responsibility for their actions and choices.

For fallin prey to crime
The person believes that people who commit crimes are responsible for their actions, and they can't blame their struggles or circumstances.

I say the system got you victim to your own mind
The person believes that some people are struggling because of larger societal issues that have made it difficult to succeed.

Dreams are hopeless aspirations
The person believes that their dreams may never come true and they feel hopeless.

In hopes of comin' true
The person still hopes that their dreams will come true, despite their doubts.

Believe in yourself
The person encourages themselves and others to have confidence in their abilities.

The rest is up to me and you
The person believes that they and others can shape their own futures and create the lives they want to lead.