SO TRUE!!| TLC - Waterfalls (Official Video) REACTION

[@tudorjason]

Waterfalls is so iconic, most who grew up in the 90s can recognize it with just the first 2 seconds.

[@Bankallday]

Facts

[@misahua9197]

Facts this song and video changed the game

[@roberttaylor5997]

I grew up in the 60s and 70s and I do too.

[@jdtv05]

You're so right with that one.

[@theresasheff2984]

Truth

[@TechnicallyTexan]

Very groundbreaking politically for the time to openly discuss the AIDS crisis and importance of safe sex.

[@emilybinder698]

They always skip the rap part

[@emilybinder698]

Damn here it is!

[@frederichorndasch9302]

It's a great song and a great message, but it wasn't that groundbreaking to deal with themes like this in the 90s. Especially in this time there were so many songs that dealt with AIDS/HIV. Including songs like "Being Boring" (1990) and "Dreaming of the Queen" (1993) by Pet Shop Boys, "In This Life" (1992) by Madonna, "The Last Song" (1992) by Elton John, "Gone Too Soon" (1993) by Michael Jackson, "Streets of Philadelphia" (1993) by Bruce Springsteen, "Philadelphia" (1993) by Neil Young, "The HIV Song" (1994) by Ween, "She Thinks His Name was John" (1994) by Reba McEntire, "Hush Hush Hush" (1996) by Paula Cole & Peter Gabriel, "You Have Been Loved" (1996) by George Michael, "America" (1996) by Wu-Tang Clan, "Together Again" (1997) by Janet Jackson, and many others. Even in the Eurodance - which was very popular in Europa in the early and mid 90s - there were some songs that dealt with this theme (like "Russian Roullette" by Ice MC in 1994, "Willy Use a Billy Boy" by E-Rotic in 1995, or "Love Message" by Love Message in 1996). Even in the 80s there were some songs that dealt with AIDS/HIV, like "Boy Blue" (1986) by Cindy Lauper, "Sign o' the Times" (1987) by Prince, "Read My Lips" (1989) by Jimmy Somerville, or "Halloween Parade" (1989) by Lou Reed.

[@Stacey67643]

She also burned down Andre Rison's home

[@MW-cx3sb]

Like every second fucking song was talking about aids and safe sex in the 90's mate

[@stevetanner3019]

More TLC. “Red Light Special”, “Creep”, “Unpretty”. I actually like them much more than Destiny’s Child.

[@kishad1542]

Far surpasses, imo

[@tracey2156]

Unpretty is a really good song with a message about how we see ourselves!

[@vonnyb9052]

They actually were the #1 girl group

[@justhere2115]

“Unpretty” 🥺

[@Mrspence1100]

you need to see aint to proud to beg, what about your friends and baby baby baby

[@cherylsmith905]

Makes me sad thinking about "left eye" tho you may not know it the one that has the mark under her eye was killed in car crash awhile back she was so so talented

[@shayleeledevre6401]

Yeah, while she was in another country doing humanitarian work. 💔🙏

[@redsmoker37]

that woudl be after she burned down her boyfriend/football player Andre Rison's house!

[@cherylsmith905]

@@shayleeledevre6401 💔😭

[@Supersquishyawesomeness]

@@redsmoker37 in response to the abuse. 🤷‍♀️ he kinda got off easy. Insurance covered it.

[@ckobo84]

She was a real psycho😵. Crazy to see that huge-ass house / mansion up in 🔥🔥🔥flames🔥🔥🔥.

[@tracyleesmith781]

"Three letters took him to the final resting place" was meant for H. I.V. The lady was messing around with a lot of guys as what the pictures shown. And it passed to him with no protections. Back then in the early to mid 90s, there wasn't a cure until later on that late 90s. Thank u for reacting to that video bc that was honest & epic. Even at my high school, we did break it down & understand what was really meant & it did change our lives, well some of us. Bless to stay alive bc chasing waterfalls aint no joke. ❤✌🏾 React to "creep" or "red light special" or "unpretty".

[@scigene8244]

There is currently no cure for HIV. There are meds that help control it. They can help people live "normal" life spans but people with HIV have it for the rest of their lives. Not everyone taking meds can tolerate them also.

[@forevercoke22]

That's one of the reasons why I really like TLC is because the majority if their songs are about real issues and have some kind of meaning behind them. Others songs to listen to are Baby Baby Baby, DEFINITELY CREEP, Red Light Special and Unpretty.

[@justmek3395]

TLC is timeless. Still got chills like I did when it first came out.

[@patsloyan9755]

When my sons were old enough to understand, I had them listen to this song with the lyrics. I told them , these lyrics are VERY IMPORTANT!! To this day ( their in their 30s) , all I have to say is, Don’t go chasing waterfalls , and the’ll sing it. Then I get a hug from them. I also told them, “ When mom and dad are gone ,, you’ll only have each other. Never let a woman , money, etc. get in between the love you have for one another. I LOVE seeing how close they are 💖💖💖

[@Georgia.J]

You are a good Mum.😇🌸That made me tear up a bit. You are educating them and they are learning to know and treasure their own self worth and empathise with women too👍👏 It's a shame not all Mum's make sure their boys are educated about real life issues before they rain down upon them and it's too late. 😟

[@rae7864]

That's sweet, you're a good mama. 💕 I'm just wondering why the message of the song is basically don't try anything new outside of your comfort Zone, right?? Like don't chase things bigger than you, stick to what you're used to? If I'm wrong can you please tell me what the message IS then

[@patsloyan9755]

@@rae7864 To me , waterfalls, fall down. And the stories on the song all end badly. So if you’re faced with trying something that will more then likely end bad ( waterfalls) don’t do it. Rivers and lakes are steady running. So , if you want to try something or say something, think before you do. Go “with “ your heart , your gut feeling.Think things through, straight ( rivers , lakes) , then and only then , make your decisions, and think about the possible ( good) that can come of it.

[@revgurley]

My dad would say the first line of Rudyard Kipling's "If" poem. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, and blaming it on you...." Same meaning. Be safe because you are loved.

[@mimic9763]

Such a deep song with so many current issues in need to adress.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

TLC’s “Waterfalls” is based on people pursuing self-destructive ambitions. And these dangerous desires are termed as “waterfalls”. In other words, when TLC says “don’t go chasing waterfalls” this can be interpreted as “do not engage in the pursuit of self-destructive ambitions”. Moreover the “waterfall” symbolism as well as that of the line that follows which talks about sticking “to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to” Read more at: www.songmeaningsandfacts.com/waterfalls-by-tlc/

[@janethernandez724]

This song made me cry again after all these years I cried again!! I'll tell you, I remember a small group of us were at a pizza place and a music video channel was on and we were watching this video for the first time and all of us at the same time gasped at the same scene you stopped the video at 2:41 We didn't expect that. TLC shed the light on some important issues happening back at that time. Most of us had the uncertainty when it came to HIV/AIDS there wasn't a whole lot of information on it but we were learning more as the years were going by and then of course kids trying to live the fast life as you say. It is an eye opening song and video. We appreciated the message these young women were conveying to us all. Glad you liked the song too! Until next time! Peace! ✌🏼☮

[@Jahani31]

RIP Left Eye- and you should go back with TLC- do Baby Baby Baby or What About Your Friends. I absolutely loved them. They were a really down to Earth and super talented group

[@haroldlipschitz9301]

Lisa ‘Left Eye’ was gorgeous and a top notch talent. So sad that she’s been gone so long when she had so much to say

[@janiemarshall7928]

PLEASE react to "Unpretty", by TLC.

[@samcee8659]

plllllease!! 💞

[@emmett-amber5456]

I’ve always loved this song. I showed it to my 10 and 7 year olds (at that time) and when Left Eye busted out her rhymes...I did it word for word and for them, it was like a “mommy mic drop”. 😂

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Epic song! Meaningful. This was the Gang & AIDS Crisis. Message in the music. My Favorite TLC. Love and Miss You Lisa.... Left Eye❤️❤️❤️

[@robertcherman]

I am still saying you should do Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg. That was their first hit. That first album is one of the best albums. TLC started off more hip hop, they wore very colorful clothes, and they always wore condoms. Left Eye always had a condom covering her left eye. They had huge condoms hanging on their clothes. I used to be the guy that had all the music in high school, and everyone always wanted to jam this CD. My house was the house party. My mom left every weekend, and everyone was at my house partying. People always wanted to hear the TLC album. And, the other popular album was Tool Undertow. Those two CDs got requested more than anything.

[@LindA00313]

❤️❤️😎

[@bereal666]

The baseline in this song is great, my subwoofer started shaking 😂. Cool 90s hiphop classic 😎.

[@heighleybaily8037]

Haven't heard this in years, such a classic

[@annlorrii]

This was an amazing song back then and still sounds current today.

[@livaugirard3383]

Waterfalls is such a gem, even though it lowkey makes me tear up everytime!

[@silverdoeGirl]

Classic! TLC love them! A couple more? TLC - Unpretty and Dear Lie - Lisa (Left Eye) Lopes 😔🙏🏻

[@JeanaeJonesPlanningAvonHome]

YEEEEEESSSS!!! Before watching, I yelled, "If you liked "No Scrubs", then you're *REALLY* gonna like "Waterfalls!"" TLC won a Grammy for Best R&B Album for "CrazySexyCool". Their first album appealed to younger listeners, but on this, they were grown-ass women. (I'm their same age). Definitely about gangsta ish and HIV. RIP, Left Eye 👁️. You were an icon and you're missed enormously.

[@zart]

That rap was from " left eye" she is EVERTHING!!!!

[@yukiefromoz2573]

Back in the day songs had real meanings.

[@kristy7823]

One of the best songs from one of the best female groups of all time! Thanks for doing this one J! RIP Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

This is one of the best videos ever in the MTV era. TLC after this cemented themselves as the and yes it is HIV they were referring to. Creep on the same album was another huge hit I'd highly recommend it FWI👍

[@dtaylor939]

Yep.. "Waterfalls" cemented TLC as true superstars, then "Scrubs" blew them into the stratosphere

[@MoroMoro1]

That song is hella deep. So amazing. TLC is a legendary group.

[@lizzi10606]

Stick to your rivers and ponds had me rolling haha (8:40)

[@missgmoma]

Thanks for this one Jay! Talented ladies with a powerful message ❤️

[@lewistasso8866]

One of my favorite songs and an incredible video of the 90s. Brings back memories of my 20s again. What a message and special effects.

[@suprchickn7745]

RIP Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. An iconic banger and such a great track!

[@marikka9347]

TLC - Creep is another great song by them.

[@bryanstarke2931]

"Creep" by TLC 😎

[@4EClark]

My favorite TLC song and video.

[@clwright316]

as you can tell, lisa (the rapper) passed away. something kinda neat though is her rap from this song is engraved on her headstone. very touching!

[@dan-uv3me]

Man I miss left eye.. I still tear up when I hear this sing and her.. She was special.. R.I.P

[@ritacarducci344]

Yes these are my girls !!! Thanx Jayvee 😊

[@shanewheal5816]

Thank you brother for your caring and sharing. Much appreciated.

[@monicshastings8945]

This is my all time favorite TLC song. Just love the sound of it period. Plus it had such a deep, and mportant message. It was very brave of them to take on the issue

[@melp.1942]

Such an amazing group and powerful song. This song is so timeless.

[@bethshadid2087]

Yay Jovaughn you gonna love this 💗. It's such a great song 😍. Stay safe and blessings 🙏🕊️

[@debbiet9171]

I love this song. It came out when my youngest son went to prison. He got his BA in business, and is now the ceo of a company, but he put this mama bear thru some heartache 😢 God saved him🙏💯

[@cherylsmith905]

One of my favs!! Thank you! ❤❤❤❤

[@iamangee]

Ain’t too proud to beg was their first hit. Unpretty is another great one too.

[@Naitasi6]

Please react to their song Creep

[@4EClark]

My favorite!! 🎵💚🎶💜

[@Crzyangelgirl]

Love the reaction. Every time I hear Left eye I tear up. You should def watch "Unpretty"! :)

[@ursulaturner7980]

This song gives me chills every time. RIP Left eye Lopez ❤☮✝✌

[@flossyangel1]

Love TLC, so happy your reacting to more TLC

[@ragjamrock]

Creep should be your next TLC reaction.🔥🎺🎶👍

[@4EClark]

Absolutely!! My favorite TLC song and video.

[@TheIgisas]

Another good song Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Philadelphia

[@mikeharris468]

I love that song.

[@AmaanStorm]

In the 90's I was all about TLC & the Spice Girls. TLC were incredible. Left eye was such a character and a talented female rapper. Still haven't quite got over her death

[@michellem2041]

TLC - Ain’t Too Proud To Beg and What About Your Friends

[@jennym2276]

I love what about your friends

[@sharonpreston4925]

Jaaayyy!!! I'm so glad you finally heard this. I knew as usual that you would like it. TLC had so many great songs back then. You need to hear : What About Your Friends, Ain't Too Proud To Beg and especially Digging On You another nice smooth song with lyrics we can all relate to "🎵 I was chilling with my koolaid, when miss Chili came to relay🎶" You've gotta take a listen. You won't regret it

[@arnettabosby5100]

This was my favorite group in the 90’s and this was my second favorite after Diggin On You

[@yrankin1]

Totally current. Love TLC! RIP Left Eye Lopez. Gone too soon.

[@Rosiepooh75]

RIP Lisa Left-eye Lopez, I think she is one of the most underrated rappers

[@CA5124]

A 90,z Smooth tune but real deal lyrics ! 🔥

[@twisted8058]

without fail i bawl my eyes out every time i hear this song....

[@sgreg6325]

thank you for being you. x oz. you make me smile. love all the great music and reactions. amazing sad song. x

[@Fyrecide]

"Stick to your rivers and ponds" 😂 I don't know why that made me actually laugh out loud

[@toniannalimena3580]

BANGER! Big song for TLC! RIP Left eye..Great story behind this song 🎵 Check it out when you can..Great choice 👌

[@ashleystewart994]

I TOLD YOU!!!! This is a great song for even today. The ladies did a great job on this video. Magik!!!

[@perimueth6880]

Love TLC!!! Glad to see T-Boz is acting..She was on Days Of Our Lives for awhile..

[@christinawoolley6206]

Beautiful song! Beautiful delivery! An empathic plea with a kick....always love TLC 💘 Appreciate your sharing! 😽🎶

[@wendywilson9931]

This was a big hit. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@lionmanx]

It amazes me how little music you haven't heard or don't know from classic rap, R&B, rock etc. but I am glad you are going back and reacting. Keep reacting keep learning a lot of pretty music out there

[@Uninvited72]

My ex-husband a hard rocker....when my kids were little and he was in a good mood, would belt out of nowhere..."Don't go chasing waterfalls." Would crack us all up. Had to be there I guess. Never realized the song was so deep....that's basically all we knew of the song. ✌🏻🖤

[@04beni04]

Man, I still have trouble watching/listening to this one without tearing up.

[@siouxmitchell8177]

You made me tear up talking about Left Eyes flow being so awesome. RIP Lisa 🥰

[@etude79]

The second verse deals with unprotected sex and promiscuity. As you can see, the woman convinces the man not to use a condom and they have sex. It is implied that he's hooked up w/ her many times not using protection. That's why it shows on the picture frame next to the girl the multiple men she's slept with in the past. Hence, the guy getting infected with HIV. If he hadn't let himself into temptation, he would've persisted on using a condom, but unfortunately he "got caught up in the heat of the moment". That's why T-Boz sings, "his health is fading and he doesn't know why, 3 letters (HIV) took him to his final resting place..."

[@richardkeating3575]

One of the great songs by one of the best groups of their day.

[@slouberiee]

I liked your reflection on the song throughout it and at the end. I think it really made many people think about realities of life back then and hopefully they made better choices.

[@DraggorLecanth]

The late great Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. You're damn right in saying she has good flow! May her talent live on! ❤

[@tupepangan8462]

Always gives me chills Left eye rappin this part

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

This will always be my jam and to this day I will randomly say this to someone. Rest In Peace Lisa Lefteye Lopes 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@trismaccarran9950]

When I first heard this song on MTV, I was so impressed with them for addressing in song an issue that affects mothers living in crime- ridden neighborhoods. She, the mother, pleaded with him to stop. A father would've grabbed him by the scruff & hauled his ass back inside, so there's the other side of that coin. TLC were just so real with this one; they also had something else lacking in todays' music scene: talent and Class. Appreciative review for this truly special message song. Peace, all...

[@karikells]

i've loved this song from the moment i first heard it, around the time it was released. i love it more after watching your reaction, Jovaughn. you got its message immediately & your eyes (as usual) showed your sensitive & gentle nature. you felt the pain of the mother shown in the first scenes. you are hope personified.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Love the song!! It was one the Wife I used to smile to each other when we danced. We both knew we wouldnt stray.

[@jaimereynolds258]

I was in love with them when this video came out LOL So great. RIP Lisa " Left Eye" Lopes ❤

[@angelasuttles]

Love this group, love their music. Also check out "Creep" and another song with a beautiful message from them, "Unpretty". Beautiful, strong, courageous women. The lead on this one is T-Boz, fantastic raspy voice. She has suffered from bouts of Sickle Cell since childhood. The lead on your last reaction was Chilli, stunningly beautiful with a great voice. And the rapper of the group is Lisa "left eye" Lopez, she was phenomenal! May she Rest In Peace. So...T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli...hence the name TLC. Thank you for reacting to this! Loved it! Love & Light and many blessings! ❤️🙏😇

[@idontgotthis7546]

90's reactions are always the best! Thanks for keeping me distracted over lockdown @JayveeTV ♥️🇬🇧

[@looneygardener]

TLC is an amazing group.

[@randellroberson2263]

They shed light on different issues in everyday life in all their music

[@foreveryoung7180]

Hi from the UK, love this Jay thanks for reacting, be careful out there my man 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 .

[@arregull]

This was recorded in 1994. Released in 95. I was only 8-9 years old then… was hearing this song a lot in the Radio.

[@terri8988]

I’ve always loved this song has a great message...

[@Eowyn187]

Violence and addiction are no respecter of persons.

[@miketodd185]

TLC was at the top of their game and this song spands decades.... RIP Lisa..... xoxoxoxoxo

[@rosem2896]

Omg you are going to like this🥰🌹

[@atm3637]

Great reaction one of their best songs imo, Creep and Unpretty are other good ones too 🔥👍

[@VeronicaJ1959]

We lost a great one when Left Eye passed.

[@kherynnw8603]

Dude. I really appreciate seeing a man of your generation watching videos from this era - I think I must’ve been about 15 when this came out and this song was HUGE!!!!!!! I’m on my third video on your channel now. Guess you got a new sub. Lots of love from New Zealand.

[@JayveeTV]

Thank you and thank you for subscribing

[@gmlcajun]

Is a definite true meaning ✌️❤️💯

[@wen-nz3sk]

Loved this song/group!!! ❤❤❤ "Three letters took him to his final resting place." HIV, huge during those times and they put it out there. 👏🏼👍🏼 Lisa was a gift to us, RIP Lisa. ❤

[@topcatt4100]

Lisa "left eye" lopez. R.i.p. absolutely loved T.L.C when I was younger

[@flamingdragons8102]

Unpretty is other good song from TLC .

[@jonny_mazerati9410]

If you love left eyes rap listen to “NOT TONIGHT” by lil Kim, left eye , missy Elliot -and a few others on the same song . Multiple female rappers on the same song. So good.

[@Nikki-kh8tt]

They were so beautiful😍😍😍

[@xtihn]

i love your commentaries!

[@neolithiumproduction]

I loved this song so much. Love seeing all these nostalgic songs getting reacted to. God, I'm old. xD

[@Retro_J_Gaming]

This is their biggest hit for sure, and off of an amazing album. You should take it back and try "Baby, Baby, Baby" from their first album or even "Creep" or "Red Light Special" from this album.

[@forhealth5730]

Nice vid jay. This song is deep and meaningful.