You Never Knew What These Misunderstood Songs Were Really About

By Shruti

‘Waterfalls’ – TLC

The popular conception is that TLC’s 1995 smash “Waterfalls” is about slowing down, appreciating what one has, and not rushing into life or relationships.

While there’s some truth to that, at least in the chorus, it ignores the fact that the song is about social issues of the mid-90s, including explicit references to HIV and AIDS in the lyrics.