Think It Over
Cissy Houston Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Think it over, think it over...

Some people say You've been messing around,
Wish You could hear what they say
I'm not too sure, But You're just not the same,
We got to find us a way

[Chorus:]
Think it over,
Before You do something to tear us apart
Think it over,
All this talk is breaking My heart
Think it over,
Before You go out and do it again,
Think it over,
Just get together before it all ends
Think it over, Think it over

In the beginning, we both really cared
That's something that You should know
Let's think about all the love that we shared,
You shouldn't let it all go, so

Think it over,
Before You do something to tear us apart
Think it over,
All this talk is breaking My heart
Think it over,
Before You go out and do it again,
Think it over,
Just get together before it all ends
Think it over, Think it over

Think, Think it over
Think it over,
Think, Think it over, over

Better think,
Better think of the things You've done to Me
Better think,
Better think before I set You free
Better think,
Better think before You do wrong again
Better think,
Better think before the evening ends

Think, Think it over
Think it over,
Think, Think it over

Better think, Better think
What it's like to be all alone
Better think, Better think
What it's like in an empty home
Better think, Better think
'Cause I'm willing to forgive and forget
Better think about the love
That You ain't gonna get

Think it over

Can't we forget about the love that we had.
And make it just like brand new




I'm not too proud to forgive and forget,
But baby, what about you?

Overall Meaning

The song "Think It Over" by Cissy Houston is a classic example of a soulful ballad that talks about the importance of thinking before acting out. The lyrics in the song suggest that some people are accusing the subject of the song of being unfaithful. Although the singer is unsure if that's true, she is convinced that there is something different about the person she is singing about. The singer pleads with the subject of the song to think before taking any action that might cause them to break up. She reminds the person of the love they've both shared and encourages them to remember that before deciding on anything.


The chorus of "Think It Over" urges the person to take time and consider their actions carefully. It suggests that engaging in such unfaithful and deceptive behavior would do nothing but tear them apart. In the verse, the singer assures the person that she is willing to forgive and forget about anything that may have happened but asks the same from her partner. The song emphasizes the importance of thinking things through before making a decision, especially when it comes to relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Think it over, think it over...
The singer is urging her lover to take time and reconsider their actions and decisions for the sake of their relationship.


Some people say You've been messing around,
The singer has heard rumors that her lover has been unfaithful and she wishes her lover could hear them too.


Wish You could hear what they say
The singer wants her lover to be aware of how their behavior appears to others.


I'm not too sure, But You're just not the same,
The singer is noticing a difference in her lover's behavior without being completely certain if it's due to infidelity or other issues.


We got to find us a way
The singer recognizes that they need to work together to resolve their issues and preserve their relationship.


[Chorus:] Think it over, Before You do something to tear us apart
The chorus repeats the singer's plea for her lover to consider their actions and the potential consequences, emphasizing the importance of avoiding actions that would harm their relationship.


All this talk is breaking My heart
The rumors and other negative events surrounding their relationship are causing the singer pain and distress.


Before You go out and do it again,
The singer believes that her lover has already caused harm to their relationship through previous actions and implores them not to repeat these mistakes.


Just get together before it all ends
The singer is urging her lover to work with her to resolve their issues before their relationship falls apart completely.


In the beginning, we both really cared
The singer is reminding her lover of the strong love that they once shared for each other.


That's something that You should know
The singer wants her lover to remember the positive feelings and memories they once had.


Let's think about all the love that we shared,
The singer is encouraging her lover to focus on the positive aspects of their relationship and the love that they once shared.


You shouldn't let it all go, so
The singer is urging her lover not to give up on their relationship and to work with her to fix their problems.


Better think, Better think of the things You've done to Me
The singer is asking her lover to consider the pain they have caused her through their actions and infidelity.


Better think before I set You free
The singer is warning her lover that if their behavior continues, she may choose to end the relationship herself.


Better think before You do wrong again
The singer is urging her lover to think twice before they make any more harmful decisions or actions.


Better think before the evening ends
The singer is advising her lover to consider their actions before the day is over, emphasizing the urgency of the issue.


Can't we forget about the love that we had.
The singer is asking whether they can start afresh and disregard the negative aspects of their past relationship.


And make it just like brand new
The singer is suggesting that they can rebuild their relationship and make it feel like it's brand new again.


I'm not too proud to forgive and forget,
The singer is saying that she is willing to forgive her lover for past mistakes and move on together, but she needs to know that they are both committed to fixing their relationship.


But baby, what about you?
The singer is asking her lover whether they are also willing to put the past behind them and work together to save their relationship.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alvin J. Fields, Cissy Houston, Michael James Zager

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@user-wy6cu4ju5n

Think it over, think it over...

Some people say You've been messing around
Wish You could hear what they say
I'm not too sure, But You're just not the same
We got to find us a way

[Chorus:]
Think it over
Before You do something to tear us apart
Think it over
All this talk is breaking My heart
Think it over
Before You go out and do it again
Think it over
Just get together before it all ends
Think it over, Think it over

In the beginning, we both really cared
That's something that You should know
Let's think about all the love that we shared
You shouldn't let it all go, so

Think it over
Before You do something to tear us apart
Think it over
All this talk is breaking My heart
Think it over
Before You go out and do it again
Think it over
Just get together before it all ends
Think it over, Think it over



All comments from YouTube:

@kevinboyle135

the good old days!! when life was simple and so was I!

@rolcox1816

While this song was playing on the radio one afternoon in 1978 , my Latin late grandmother said to me, it sounds like she's saying my last name Figaroa, I said no she's not saying Figaroa she's saying think it over. I think she was disappointed but from now on when ever I listen to this song, I'm gonna say Figaroa ! in memory of her. RIP Angela Figaroa. 🌷🌼🍀

@blktenor

Rolco X that’s a beautiful memory

@thalianoboalamar1710

Figaroa, yes! I'll sing it too.

@johnnyp.4919

Figaroa! ❤️

@patbooker8323

I bought this years ago before Whitney. I was in college. Cissy was way late but we all still waited❤❤❤❤❤

@dreamofmzjeanie

Saw Cissy Houston in TAKING MY TURN in NYC. I went to see my friend, Victor Griffin the the show but Cissy Houston touched my heart. I am thinking of her today and today she is in my heart again and with her grand daughter...Bobbi Kristina. Sad beyond words at their loss. Love surrounds you both... Thank you for the music that will live on....xoxox

@andreigheorgheflorin

Listen to those violins and trumpets ....they drive you crazy!!!!

@dougclewett7899

Yes they do! A gospel call and response from start to finish!

@justjack78

one of my favorite songs ever! along with band of gold, ans don't leave me this way. this was all a gay teen in the 70's had to relate to. thank you ladies!

More Comments

More Versions