Think Twice
Celine Dion & Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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You've been the sweetest part of my life so long
I look in your eyes, there's a distant light
And you and I know there'll be a storm tonight
This is getting serious
Are you thinking 'bout you or us?
Look back before you leave my life
Be sure before you close that door
Before you roll those dice
Baby, think twice
Baby, think twice for the sake of our love, for the memory
For the fire and the faith that was you and me
Baby, I know it ain't easy when your soul cries out for a higher ground
'Cause when you're halfway up, you're always halfway down
But, baby, this is serious
Are you thinking 'bout you or us?
Don't say what you're about to say
Look back before you leave my life
Be sure before you close that door
Before you roll those dice
Baby, think twice
Baby, this is serious (This is serious)
Are you thinking 'bout you or us?
No, no!
(Don't say what you're about to say) No, no, no, no!
Look back before you leave my life (Don't leave my life!)
Be sure before you close that door
Before you roll those dice
Baby, think twice!
(Don't do what you're about to do
My everything depends on you) I depend on you
Whatever it takes, I'll sacrifice
Before you roll (Those dice) Don't do it, baby, no, don't do it, baby!
(Don't say what you're about to say
Look back before you leave my life) Don't leave my life!
Be sure before you close that door
Before you roll those dice
Baby, think twice
The lyrics to Celine Dion & Barbra Streisand's song "Think Twice" are about an impending storm in a relationship. The singer can feel that something is wrong and notices a distant light in their partner's eyes. They urge their partner to think twice before making any rash decisions that could lead to the end of their relationship. The singer acknowledges that it may not be easy to stay the course, but they ask their partner to consider the memory of their love, the fire and faith that was once between them, and the sacrifices they have made for each other. The lyrics are a plea for communication, thoughtfulness, and reflection in a pivotal moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think I can't feel that there's something wrong
I sense that there's something off between us
You've been the sweetest part of my life so long
You have been my most cherished and beloved companion for a really long time
I look in your eyes, there's a distant light
When I gaze into your eyes, I see a glimmer of distance or separation
And you and I know there'll be a storm tonight
You and I both know that a conflict or disagreement is inevitable tonight
This is getting serious
Our situation is becoming increasingly grave or weighty
Are you thinking 'bout you or us?
Are you prioritizing your own needs and desires at the expense of our relationship?
Don't say what you're about to say
Please hold back from uttering what you're thinking of saying
Look back before you leave my life
Take a moment to reflect on what our relationship means to you before you walk away
Be sure before you close that door
Be absolutely certain before you permanently shut us out of your life
Before you roll those dice
Before you take a risky or uncertain action that could harm us
Baby, think twice
Please reconsider carefully before taking any drastic steps that could damage our bond
Baby, think twice for the sake of our love, for the memory
Please contemplate the consequences of your actions for the sake of the love and nostalgia we share
For the fire and the faith that was you and me
Reflect on the passion and trust that we once had in our relationship
Baby, I know it ain't easy when your soul cries out for a higher ground
I understand that it can be difficult to follow your innermost desires, even if it means leaving me behind
'Cause when you're halfway up, you're always halfway down
If you're not fully committed or satisfied with our relationship, then it's likely to falter or fail
No, no!
Please don't make any abrupt moves that would harm our bond
Don't do what you're about to do
Please halt any reckless or impulsive actions that could put our relationship in jeopardy
My everything depends on you
My entire world revolves around you and our relationship
Whatever it takes, I'll sacrifice
I am willing to do whatever it takes to preserve our love, even if that means sacrificing my own needs or wants
Don't leave my life!
Please don't abandon me or our relationship
Before you roll (Those dice) Don't do it, baby, no, don't do it, baby!
Please don't take any chances that could adversely affect our bond, my dear
Contributed by Matthew G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheGigantium
Two beautiful women with extraordinary and unique voices!
@dannielleallen2344
Very beautiful ❤️❤️
@cja3156
Say it again say it again ❤❤❤❤❤
@pearlsnowden2531
2024 and this song still makes me cry after all these years. No one sings like this anymore ❤
@drew2c659
I was just about to comment. Glad I’m not the only one looking this up. Such a beautiful song. I’ve been binging on Barbara since I watched her movie Yentl the other day.
@blessingemmanuel9079
I'm here too
@katarinakatkaty2024
and try also this singer the golden buzzer and original singer never be enough❤❤❤
https://youtu.be/UDqVoAr9308?si=WKFyGvDIiIeR_7pD
@bobbammer475
No Doubt. Peace to you.
@user-dn2co1ok8m
Шедевр.
@trwent
Celine Dion is a fabulous singer (she was 29 years old when this song was first recorded in 1997), but Barbra is immortal. The richness in Barbra's voice is unmatched by any female singer in the last 100 years at least. And she was already past her prime here at 55; nearly TWICE Celine's age. Simply astounding.