After becoming a police officer, like his father, during the late 1960s, Money began to be interested in music, and eventually ended his law enforcement career in favor of becoming a musician. He moved to Berkeley, California and became a regular at area clubs, where he eventually got enough attention to secure a recording contract with Columbia Records. Later in the 1970s, he charted with singles such as "Baby Hold On" and "Two Tickets to Paradise". Money continued his successes and took advantage of the MTV music video scene in the early 1980s with his humorous narrative videos for "Shakin'" and "Think I'm in Love", but his career began to fail him after several unsuccessful releases in the mid-1980s, accompanied by his struggles with drug addiction.
Money made a comeback two years later in 1986 and returned to the mainstream rock spotlight with the album Can't Hold Back, which featured a Ronnie Spector duet with "Take Me Home Tonight", which reached the Top 10, along with the hit "I Wanna Go Back". Money followed the album with another Top 10 hit, late 1988's "Walk on Water", but his Top 40 career ended when "I'll Get By" charted in 1992. During the 1990s and 2000s, Money continued to release numerous compilation albums along with several albums featuring new material. Today, he still tours the "Oldies" circuit regularly, often accompanied by other successful rock acts from his era, and has also made several television appearances on American sitcoms. Since 1992, Money has traditionally opened the summer concert season for DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI.
Eddie Money passed away from complications related to esophageal cancer in 2019 at the age of 70.
Think Twice
Eddie Money Lyrics
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It’s just a matter of time…Say that I’m guilty, I’m wanted for one
Don’t wanna pay for something I haven’t done
You wanna follow me we’ll never let go
There’s something you oughta know
You better think twice if you wanna be runnin’ with me
So baby think twice if you’re gonna be comin’ with me
Just make it easy with your backs against the wall, yeah
Friday we’re drivin’ back down to Mexico to hide away for a while
This girl who must stay here will never be free
They won’t be satisfied when dreams will get me
You’re takin’ chances when there’s so much to lose
If that’s what you’ve got to do
Well, you better think twice if you wanna be runnin’ with me
You’ll get caught up in it all, yeah
So baby think twice if you’re gonna be comin’ with me
They’ll snap it easy with your backs against the wall
You’re driving all night, I don’t know which way we’re gonna go in
You back me all right
Somehow I’ll be lucky, but baby, baby, better think twice
Babe, I gotta, babe, I gotta relax
You’re driving all night, I can’t say I know which way we’re going in
You back me all right
And now somehow I’ll be lucky, but baby, baby, better think twice
Think about it, think about it, baby, ooh
You better think twice if you wanna be runnin’ with me
You’ll get caught up in it all, yeah
So baby think twice if you’re gonna be comin’ with me
Just make it easy with your backs against the wall
Now think twice if you wanna B runnin’, U might B there for the fall, hey
So baby think twice if you’re gonna be comin’ with me
They’ll snap it easy with your backs against the wall
(Think twice) Think it, let me think it
(You better think twice) You better think that big
So baby (Think twice) think twice
The lyrics of Eddie Money's song "Think Twice" tell a story of a person who is on the run, someone who is guilty or is presumed guilty of something they haven't done. The singer is warning his/her partner about the dangers of joining them, as it could mean getting caught up in everything that is happening. They are heading to Mexico to hide, and while the singer might get lucky and escape, they are not sure about their partner's fate. The chorus iterates the warning and asks the partner to think twice before joining them.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to create a sense of danger and excitement. The lines, "You better think twice if you wanna be runnin’ with me/You’ll get caught up in it all," show that joining the singer on the run could be risky, and the partner could end up getting dragged into the mess, even if they are not guilty. The line, "Just make it easy with your backs against the wall," tells the partner to be prepared to defend themselves if needed, as they might not have any other option.
The singer is struggling with the stress of being on the run and is not entirely sure where they are heading. The line, "You’re driving all night, I don’t know which way we’re gonna go in," shows that even the singer is not sure of their destination. Overall, the lyrics of "Think Twice" convey a sense of desperation, danger and risk. The singer does not want his/her partner to get caught up in the same circumstances and is warning them to think twice before making a decision.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I’ve been running, someday they’ll get to me
The singer admits they have been on the run and fears that eventually they will be caught.
It’s just a matter of time…Say that I’m guilty, I’m wanted for one
The singer is worried that they will be wrongly accused of a crime they did not commit and they are wanted for it.
Don’t wanna pay for something I haven’t done
The singer does not want to be punished for something they did not do.
You wanna follow me we’ll never let go
The artist is inviting someone to join them on their journey and promises that they will stick together.
There’s something you oughta know
The artist wants to warn the person considering joining them of the risks involved.
You better think twice if you wanna be runnin’ with me
The singer is cautioning the listener to carefully consider the consequences of following them.
You’ll get caught up in it all, yeah
The singer warns that joining them will lead to trouble.
So baby think twice if you’re gonna be comin’ with me
The artist stresses again that the listener should carefully weigh the risks involved before joining them.
Just make it easy with your backs against the wall, yeah
The artist advises that if the listener does decide to follow them, they should be cautious and prepared for danger.
Friday we’re drivin’ back down to Mexico to hide away for a while
The artist plans to hide in Mexico for some time to avoid trouble with the law.
This girl who must stay here will never be free
The singer acknowledges that someone they care for cannot join them on their journey, and will remain trapped in their current situation.
They won’t be satisfied when dreams will get me
The artist believes that others will not be happy for them when they achieve their dreams.
You’re takin’ chances when there’s so much to lose
The singer recognizes that the risks they are taking could result in them losing everything.
If that’s what you’ve got to do
The singer acknowledges that some people are willing to take risks in order to achieve their goals.
Well, you better think twice if you wanna be runnin’ with me
The singer repeats their warning that the listener should carefully consider the risks involved.
You’ll get caught up in it all, yeah
The artist stresses again that joining them will lead to trouble.
So baby think twice if you’re gonna be comin’ with me
The artist repeats their call for caution and careful thought before making a decision.
They’ll snap it easy with your backs against the wall
The singer advises that in a dangerous situation, it is important to stay calm and focused.
You’re driving all night, I don’t know which way we’re gonna go in
The singer admits uncertainty about where they are headed and how they will get there.
You back me all right
The artist acknowledges that the listener is supportive of them and has their back.
Somehow I’ll be lucky, but baby, baby, better think twice
The artist admits that they are taking a risk, but they hope to be successful. They repeat their warning to the listener to be cautious.
Babe, I gotta, babe, I gotta relax
The artist is trying to calm themselves, possibly due to the stress and danger of their situation.
Think about it, think about it, baby, ooh
The singer repeats their call for the listener to carefully think through their decision.
Now think twice if you wanna B runnin’, U might B there for the fall, hey
The artist reinforces their warning that the listener could face serious consequences if they choose to follow them.
Think twice
The singer once again urges the listener to think carefully before making a decision.
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