Waterfall
Joy And The Boy Lyrics

A lonely mother gazing out of her window
A mother who feels isolated and disconnected from her son who she can see but cannot touch.

Staring at a son that she just can't touch.
Looking at a son that she feels emotionally distant from.

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

But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much.
The son is unaware that his actions are hurting his mother deeply.

But all the praying just ain't helping at all,
Prayer alone is not enough to help the son avoid trouble.

'Cause he can't seem to keep his self out of trouble.
The son consistently finds himself in difficult situations.

So, he goes out and he makes his money the best way he know how,
The son turns to methods he knows to make money, regardless of legal or ethical implications.

Another body laying cold in the gutter.
The son's actions lead to someone else's death or misfortune.

Little precious has a natural obsession for temptation,
The son's partner is drawn to risky situations.

But he just can't see.
The son is blind to the dangerous situation his partner is in.

She give him loving that his body can't handle,
The son's partner offers him more than he can handle.

But all he can say is, "Baby, it's good to me."
The son ignores the potential harm in the situation because he enjoys it.

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

But he doesn't recognize his own face.
The son realizes he has lost sight of who he is and what he stands for.

His health is fading and he doesn't know why.
The son's physical and emotional state is deteriorating.

Three letters took him to his final resting place.
The son dies of a terminal illness or addiction.

I seen rainbow yesterday
I witnessed something beautiful recently.

But too many storms have come and gone
Life has had many challenges and difficult times.

Leavin' a trace of not on God-given ray
These difficult times have left a mark on my soul.

Is it because my life is ten shades of gray
My life feels colorless and dull.

I pray all ten fade away
I hope for a brighter future.

Seldom praise Him for the sunny days
I rarely give thanks for the good times.

And like his promise is true
God's promises are reliable.

Only my faith can undo
Only my belief can fix my life.

The many chances I blew
I missed many opportunities.

To bring my life to anew
To start fresh and reinvent myself.

Clear blue and unconditional skies
Hopeful and unconditionally positive outlook on life.

Have dried the tears from my eyes
I have healed from past traumas.

No more lonely cries
I am no longer consumed by sadness.

My only bleedin' hope
My last remaining hope.

Is for the folk who can't cope
I hope for healing for those struggling to navigate life's hardships.

Wit such an endurin' pain
With such intense and lasting pain.

That it keeps 'em in the pourin' rain
The pain feels like a constant storm.

Who's to blame
Who is responsible?

For tootin' caine in your own vein
For injecting drugs into your own body.

What a shame
That is such a disgrace.

You shoot and aim for someone else's brain
You harm others through your actions.

You claim the insane
You label and blame mental illness for your actions.

And name this day in time
You set this moment in history.

For fallin prey to crime
For getting caught up in illegal activity.

I say the system got you victim to your own mind
The oppressive structures and systems in place have contributed to your state of mind and actions.

Dreams are hopeless aspirations
Ambitions can often seem impossible.

In hopes of comin' true
With the hope of becoming a reality.

Believe in yourself
Have faith in your own abilities.

The rest is up to me and you
The outcome is up to us.

Don't go chasing waterfalls.
Do not seek out risky or dangerous situations.

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.
Stick to the more familiar or safer path.

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all,
I understand that you want things to go your way exclusively.

But I think you're moving too fast.
However, you are moving too quickly and recklessly.