The band's original lineup consisted of Neil Young (vocals, guitar), Stephen Stills (vocals, guitar), Richie Furay (vocals, guitar), Bruce Palmer (bass) and Dewey Martin (drums). Palmer left the band in 1968 and was replaced by Jim Messina. The band's only Top 40 single, "For What It's Worth", was released in 1967. The band split in 1968. Despite lasting for under 25 months, the band was massively influential on many later folk rock and country rock artists and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
The band only released three albums in its short life, "Buffalo Springfield" (1966), "Buffalo Springfield Again" (1967) and "Last Time Around" (1968). "For What It's Worth", which peaked at #7 in early 1967, was the band's only Top 40 single in the United States. 1967's "Rock 'n' Roll Woman" came the closest to giving the band a second Top 40 entry, peaking at #44.
Stills and Young would go on to perform with David Crosby and Graham Nash in the hugely popular rock act Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young shortly after Buffalo Springfield's demise. Furay and Messina went on to found country-rock group Poco, before Furay embarked on his own solo career. After Messina left Poco, he formed Loggins and Messina with singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins.
On October 23 and 24, 2010, Young, Furay and Stills, along with drummer Joe Vitale and Rick Rosas (replacing the deceased Dewey Martin and Bruce Palmer, respectively) reunited for two performances for the Bridge Schools Benefit concert in Mountain View, California.
The band played six concerts starting in Oakland, CA, on June 1, 2011, followed by dates in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, before moving on to play the 2011 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. A proposed full tour in 2012 never took place. On February 27, 2012, founder member Furay announced that the band was on indefinite hiatus.
Sit Down I Think I Love You
Buffalo Springfield Lyrics
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Anyway I'd like to try
I can't stop thinking of you
If you go I'll know I cry
Can't you see that I'm a desperate man
I get high, just being around
You want to know
And that's why I ain't leaving without you
So if you want someone to love you
Pretty babe I'm your guy
It's not much I'm asking of you
Just please give me a try
Can't you see that I'm a desperate man
I get high, just being around
You want to know
What they say about the bird in my hand
And that's why I ain't leaving without you
So if you want someone to love you
Pretty babe I'm your guy
It's not much I'm asking of you
Just please give me a try
Sit down I think I love you
Sit down I think I love you
Sit down I think I love you
Sit down I think I love
The lyrics of Buffalo Springfield's song, "Sit Down I Think I Love You", depict a man who is deeply enamored with a woman and is willing to do whatever it takes to win her over. The lyrics begin with the man expressing his desire to try and love her, even if he is not entirely sure if his feelings are true. He cannot stop thinking about her, and he realizes that if she were to leave his life, he would be devastated.
The lyrics then describe how the man feels about the woman. He is a desperate man who is attracted to her and feels high just being around her. He acknowledges that there may be rumors about him and that others may be judging him for his actions, but he is not going to leave without her because he is so infatuated with her.
The chorus repeats multiple times, with the man begging the woman to give him a chance and stating that he is the one to love her.
Overall, the song is a sweet and simple love song that captures the feeling of having a hopeless crush on someone and the desire to do everything in one's power to make them feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit down I think I love you
I want to express my love for you and have a genuine desire for you to sit down and listen to my feelings.
Anyway I'd like to try
Despite not knowing if you feel the same way, I am still willing to take a risk and try to pursue a relationship with you.
I can't stop thinking of you
You occupy my thoughts and I am constantly reminded of you.
If you go I'll know I cry
If you were to leave or not reciprocate my feelings, I would be heartbroken and find it difficult to move on.
Can't you see that I'm a desperate man
I am fully aware that my feelings may come across as desperate, but I am unable to hide them.
I get high, just being around
Your presence and attention brings me immense happiness and a sense of euphoria.
You want to know
You may be curious about the opinions or rumors surrounding me and my actions towards you.
What they say about the bird in my hand
There may be rumors or speculation about my past relationships or actions, but I assure you that I am sincere in my pursuit of you.
And that's why I ain't leaving without you
Despite any doubts or reservations you may have, I am committed to proving my love and will not leave without you.
So if you want someone to love you
If you are seeking a genuine connection and someone who truly loves you, I am willing and able to provide that for you.
Pretty babe I'm your guy
I am confident that I can be the man you need and desire in a partner.
It's not much I'm asking of you
I do not require much from you, simply the chance to show you my love and affection.
Just please give me a try
I am asking for the opportunity to prove my worth and demonstrate my love for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHEN STILLS
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