"Waterfalls" is a song by American recording group TLC. It was written by band member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes with Marqueze Etheridge and Organized Noize for TLC's second album CrazySexyCool (1995), featuring production by the latter. The song was released as the third single from the album on May 29, 1995 in the United States, followed by a United Kingdom release on August 5, 1995.
Often considered the group's signature song, "Waterfalls" reached the top five in many territories. The song spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the group their second U.S. number one. The song was the number two song of the year on Billboard's 1995 year-end chart. "Waterfalls" received critical acclaim, earning two Grammy nominations at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards in 1996 for Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
The song famously tackled issues of illegal drug trade, promiscuity and HIV/AIDS. The accompanying music video for the song reflected its socially-conscious lyrics. With a million-dollar budget, the video was an MTV staple credited for giving the single much of its success. The video won four MTV Video Music Awards in 1995.