Think Awhile
Cary Brothers Lyrics


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I'm tired of hearin' everything you say
It's rolling off your tongue across my face
It seems the time to leave
It seems we tried

What's the use in talking?
I think I'm gonna go for a walk and think
Awhile
And think awhile

You know my love is real, it's not your game
An honest feather tickling at your fate
I told you I would leave
I even cried

Did you think that I was joking?
I think I'm gonna go for a smoke and think
Awhile
And think awhile

Don't raise your voice to me
Cause you know you lost that right a long
Time ago

If I could make you believe
And trust me
What's the use in trusting?
I think I'm gonna catch the last bus and think
Awhile
And think awhile




And think awhile
And think awhile

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cary Brothers' "Think Awhile" convey a sense of frustration, disillusionment, and resignation. The singer is exhausted from hearing everything their partner says, as though the words are rolling off their tongue and hitting them in the face. The singer acknowledges that they've tried, but it's time to leave. They question the usefulness of talking, instead opting to go for a walk and think awhile. The singer asserts that their love is real and not a game; they've given their all to the relationship and even cried while telling their partner they were going to leave. However, their partner doesn't seem to understand or take them seriously, leading the singer to pursue solitude and reflection. The singer doesn't want to be yelled at and has lost trust in their partner's ability to believe and support them. Ultimately, they decide to catch the last bus and think awhile.


The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has run its course, despite the singer's efforts to make it work. The use of phrases like "rolling off your tongue" and "honest feather tickling at your fate" create tactile and visual imagery to convey the weight of their partner's words and the futility of trying to change them. The repetition of "think awhile" throughout the song suggests a need for introspection and a desire to sort out one's thoughts and feelings before making any decisions.


One interesting aspect of the song is its use in the television show "Grey's Anatomy." The song was featured in the show's third season finale and later appeared on the show's official soundtrack. Additionally, Cary Brothers gained significant exposure through the use of his music in various films and television shows, including "Garden State" and "Scrubs." The song's music video features Brothers walking alone on a deserted beach, reinforcing the themes of isolation and introspection present in the lyrics. The chords appear to be G, C, and D.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm tired of hearin' everything you say
I am exhausted from constantly listening to your words


It's rolling off your tongue across my face
Your words are flowing out so carelessly, hitting me directly


It seems the time to leave
The moment has arrived for me to depart


It seems we tried
Our efforts were not enough


What's the use in talking?
Conversation at this point is pointless


I think I'm gonna go for a walk and think
I will step out and wander, reflecting on my thoughts


You know my love is real, it's not your game
My love for you is sincere, not just some insincere rouse


An honest feather tickling at your fate
I am the honest angel who is guiding you towards your destiny


I told you I would leave
It has already been communicated to you that I will depart


I even cried
I was so emotional that tears fell from my eyes


Did you think that I was joking?
Were you under the impression that I was just making empty statements?


I think I'm gonna go for a smoke and think
I will step out for a smoke and ponder


Don't raise your voice to me
Do not shout at me


Cause you know you lost that right a long Time ago
You no longer have the privilege of shouting, it was taken away from you long ago


If I could make you believe And trust me
I wish to make you trust and have faith in me


What's the use in trusting?
Is it even worth it to trust?


I think I'm gonna catch the last bus and think
I plan on boarding the final bus and turning inwards


And think awhile
To contemplate and ponder on all the thoughts


And think awhile
To contemplate and ponder on all the thoughts


And think awhile
To contemplate and ponder on all the thoughts


And think awhile
To contemplate and ponder on all the thoughts




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robert Brothers

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teriyakiwilson

This brings me back to 2014 when I first heard you!! ❤❤

Someone covered your song "Ride" in Tahoe once upon a time.

Gold Star!

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