Waterfalls (song)

"Waterfalls" is a 1995 hit R&B song by female trio TLC.

Related Topics:
1995 - R&B - TLC

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The song was produced by the Organized Noize team and written by Marqueze Etheridge, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Organized Noize.

Related Topics:
Organized Noize - Marqueze Etheridge - Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

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The song and video tackle the issues of drug use and AIDS. Writer Etheridge explains that the image of a waterfall was chosen because its "one of the most beautiful things in the world, but at the same time is one of the most deadliest".

Related Topics:
AIDS - Waterfall

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The chorus urges caution:

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:Don't go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to

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:I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all, but I think you're moving too fast...

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The song was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks from July 8, 1995.

Related Topics:
Billboard Hot 100 - July 8 - 1995

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The song was parodied by "Weird Al" Yankovic as "Phony Calls", a reference to prank calls.

Related Topics:
"Weird Al" Yankovic - Prank calls

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