One of the most notable of teen pop stars, Debbie Gibson, (born Deborah Ann… Read Full Bio ↴One of the most notable of teen pop stars, Debbie Gibson, (born Deborah Ann Gibson, Aug. 31, 1970, Brooklyn, N.Y., United States), also known as Deborah Gibson, scored nine U.S. top 40 hits between 1987 and 1990, including two number ones. Her 1987 debut album Out of the Blue spawned five charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100: “Only in My Dreams” (#4), “Shake Your Love” (#4), “Out of the Blue” (#3), “Foolish Beat” (#1) and “Staying Together” (#22). Gibson wrote and largely produced her own material; at 17, she became the youngest person at the time to write, produce and perform a number-one single with “Foolish Beat.” Second album Electric Youth, released in 1989, spawned another four charting singles: “Lost in Your Eyes” (#1), “Electric Youth” (#11), “No More Rhyme” (#17) and “We Could Be Together” (#71).

By her third album in 1990, Anything Is Possible, Gibson’s chart fortunes were diminishing; only the lead single, the album’s title track, made any headway, peaking at #26. It would be her final U.S. top 40 entry. She shed the wholesome teen image for 1993’s Body, Mind, Soul, and later appeared in a Playboy magazine pictorial. Despite her diminished profile, another seven albums followed between 1995 and 2022. In 2006, she reached # 24 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart with "Say Goodbye,” a duet with Jordan Knight. Gibson has also had starring roles on Broadway and touring musicals, including playing Eponine in Les Misérables and Sandy in Grease, as well as television and independent film work.

Think With Your Heart
Debbie Gibson Lyrics

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Quiet now
While I hold you
Turn it off
The mind that is stopping you
Love is here
So why deny what you feel

Think with your heart

Speak with your soul
Touch me and feel
The world becomes whole
Break down the walls
Keeping you far
Be as in love
As you think you are

We live one time forever
It can be glorious heaven on earth
So quiet now while I kiss you
You decide what you feel heaven is worth

Think with your heart
Speak with your soul
Touch me and feel
The world becomes whole
Break down the walls
Keeping you far
Be as in love
As you think you are

Think with your heart
Speak with your soul
Touch me and feel
The world becomes whole
Break down the walls
Keeping you far

You may be as in love
As you think you are

Overall Meaning

The song "Think With Your Heart" is an enchanting ballad that stresses on the importance of following your heart and embracing love rather than overthinking it. The opening lines encourage one to be still while holding someone close and turning off the racing thoughts that are holding them back. The song stresses the importance of opening up to love and not being afraid to let go of the mental barriers and give in to the feelings of the heart. Love is presented as a natural, overwhelming force that should be followed and pursued, rather than being overcome by self-doubt or anxiety.

The chorus of the song magnifies the notion of feeling love as a visceral and physical experience that should be expressed through touching and feeling. The walls that separate two hearts should be broken down to allow the emotions to be exchanged naturally, paving the way to becoming as in love as we believe we are. The final verse concludes with the singer kissing their beloved partner, assuring to leave the decision of what love is worth to the other person as we only live once, and it can be glorious heaven on earth with the right person.

Line by Line Meaning

Quiet now
Be still and don't speak

While I hold you
While I embrace you with warmth and tenderness

Turn it off
Shut out what's holding you back

The mind that is stopping you
The thoughts and doubts that are hindering your feelings

Love is here
Opportunity for love is present

So why deny what you feel
So why suppress your true emotions

Think with your heart
Make decisions based on your true feelings

Speak with your soul
Express yourself with honesty and sincerity

Touch me and feel
Feel the intimacy and connection between us

The world becomes whole
Everything feels complete and perfect

Break down the walls
Overcome your personal obstacles