The band personnel were drummer Jerry Allison, bassist Joe B. Mauldin, and rhythm guitarist Niki Sullivan. Sullivan dropped out within less than two years of touring and recording. He wasn't comfortable with the amount of traveling and to a lesser extent, he didn't fit in with Jerry and Joe. For the same reason, Jerry and Joe were not backing Holly after he moved to NYC. The big move was the real reason why the Crickets broke up, but Holly was not daunted by the breakup; he gained a new back-up band with Tommy Allsup and Waylon Jennings on the tour shortly after the Crickets folded. But after about 4 months, due to fans' mail and the band feeling nostalgic, a reunion was planned to start with all the original Crickets after Holly's winter tour through the northern mid-west was completed. It was on that tour that Holly was killed in a plane crash.
Think It Over
Buddy Holly & The Crickets Lyrics
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Think it over in your pretty little head
Are you sure that I'm not the one
Is your love real or only fun
You think it over, yes, think it over
A lonely heart grows cold and old
Think it over and let me know
Just remember all birds and bees
Go by twos through life's mysteries
You think it over, yes, think it over
A lonely heart grows cold and old
Think it over and think of me
Think it over and you will see
A happy day when you and I
Think as one and kiss the blues goodbye
You think it over, yes, think it over
A lonely heart grows cold and old
Think it over, think it over
Buddy Holly's "Think It Over" is a classic rock and roll song from the 1950s that explores the nuances of young love. The lyrics express the confusion felt by someone who was possibly slighted by their lover. They urge them to reconsider the situation, to "Think it over what you just said" and "Think it over in your pretty little head." The singer begins to question whether they are truly loved by their partner or simply a brief moment of fun or infatuation. They urge their partner to think carefully about what they are feeling, to ponder whether their love is deep and true or merely a fleeting emotion.
As the song progresses, it takes on a more optimistic tone. The singer reminds their partner that "all birds and bees / go by twos through life's mysteries." True love is meant to be shared and cherished between two people who are together throughout the highs and lows of life. The song ends with the hope that the couple will reunite, "Think as one and kiss the blues goodbye," foreshadowing a bright and happy future.
Overall, "Think It Over" is a song that deals with themes of heartache and reconciliation, providing a snapshot of young love in the 1950s.
Line by Line Meaning
Think it over what you just said
Reflect on what you have said
Think it over in your pretty little head
Contemplate in your mind
Are you sure that I'm not the one
Do you really think I'm not the right one
Is your love real or only fun
Is your love genuine or just for fun
You think it over, yes, think it over
Reflect hard and come to a good conclusion
A lonely heart grows cold and old
One will become lonesome with a cold heart if they jump into a bad relationship
Think it over and let me know
Contemplate and tell me your decision
Think it over but don't be slow
Take your time, but don't take too long
Just remember all birds and bees
Don't forget, all creatures mate for life
Go by twos through life's mysteries
They live in pairs as they face life's journey together
Think it over and think of me
Reflect on this and specifically on me
Think it over and you will see
When you think clearly, things become clearer
A happy day when you and I
We will be joyful if we are together
Think as one and kiss the blues goodbye
Think alike, and all our sorrows will fade away
Think it over, yes, think it over
Reflect hard and come to a good conclusion
A lonely heart grows cold and old
One will become lonesome with a cold heart if they jump into a bad relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
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@rocknrollguy2090
One of Buddy's best songs I find!
@user-ww7ec2ot4n
Lyrics:
Think it over, what you’ve just said
Think it over in your pretty, little head
Are you sure that I’m not the one?
Is your love real or only fun?
You think it over
Yes, think it over
A lonely heart grows cold and old
Think it over and let me know
Think it over, but don’t be slow
Just remember all birds and bees
Go by two through life’s mysteries
You think it over
Yes, think it over
A lonely heart grows cold and old
Think it over and think of me
Think it over and you will see
A happy day when you and I
Think as one and kiss the blues goodbye
You think it over
Yes, think it over
A lonely heart grows cold and old
Think it over (over and over)
Think it over (over and over)
@bryanrendleman2001
Definitely a top 10 or better.
@jimhilliker2450
Again, seems like some of these Buddy Holly songs should have scored higher.
@andrewornelas3033
Remember the larger portion of the record buying public were adults, also unlike what they show in the movies rock music was not prominent on radio.
@Kitandrox
Spring of 1958, had this and the flip, which was just as good 1958 greatest year for music!!!!!
@TheDejael
If Buddy Holly's name had been on the record label on the Brunswick label as it was on his Coral and Decca released, they would have sold more of them.
@pseudofox
Amazing! :-D
@reneepalmer8126
your missed ........ Buddy Holly