Think
Famous Flames Lyrics
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(Think) about the good things
(Think)
(Think) about the bad things
(Think)
(Think) about the right things
(Think)
(Think) about the wrong things
Think about the sacrifices
That I made for you
Think about the hard times
That I've spent with you
Think about the good things
That I've done for you
Think about the bad thinks
I tried not to do
Come on children
(Think) yeah
(Think) about the good things
(Think)
(Think) about the bad things
(Think)
(Think) about the right things
(Think)
(Think) about the wrong things
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
Come on children
(Think)
(Think) about the good things
(Think)
(Think) about the bad things
(Think)
(Think) about the right things
(Think)
(Think) about the wrong things
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
How much of all your happiness
Can I really claim?
How many tears have you shed
For which I was to blame?
Doll, I can't remember
Just what it brought
I tried so hard to please you
At least that's what I thought
Come on children
(Think)
(Think) about the good things
(Think)
(Think) about the wrong things
(Think)
(Think) about the bad things
(Think)
(Think) about the good things
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
The Famous Flames’ song “Think” is a soulful plea that begs a woman to think deeply about their relationship before leaving. The song is structured as a call-and-response between lead singer James Brown and the rest of the band, with the chorus repeating the word “think” as a reminder to the woman to ponder carefully before making any rash decisions. Brown sings about the sacrifices he has made for the woman, the good and bad things he’s done, and how he has tried to please her despite any wrongdoings.
The repetition of “think” in the song creates a sense of urgency and insistence, as if Brown is imploring the woman to pause and reflect on their relationship. He asks her to weigh the good and bad times they’ve shared, the right and wrong things they’ve both done, and finally makes a case that no one else loves her the way he does. The final refrain, “realize I'm the one who loves you” is a desperate plea to the woman to recognize and value the love that they share.
Overall, the song is a masterful blend of soulful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics that captures the complexity and emotional depth of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
(Think) about the good things
Consider and reflect on the positive moments and experiences
(Think) about the bad things
Reflect on the negative moments and experiences
(Think) about the right things
Meditate on the decisions and actions that were appropriate
(Think) about the wrong things
Meditate on the decisions and actions that were inappropriate
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
Before departing, acknowledge that I'm the sole individual who loves you
Think about the sacrifices
Reflect on what I've given up for you
That I made for you
That were created solely for you
Think about the hard times
Contemplate the difficult moments and experiences shared together
That I've spent with you
Which we've experienced together
Think about the good things
Consider and reflect on the positive moments and experiences
That I've done for you
That were created purely for your benefit
Think about the bad things
Reflect on the negative moments and experiences
I tried not to do
Which I endeavored to prevent from occurring
(Think)
Meditate and ponder
How much of all your happiness
What percentage of your joy and satisfaction
Can I really claim?
Can I justifiably acknowledge
How many tears have you shed
What is the number of instances you've been emotionally affected
For which I was to blame?
In which I'm the cause of your distress
Doll, I can't remember
My love, I can't recollect
Just what it brought
What the events and experiences led to
I tried so hard to please you
My efforts were focused on satisfying you
At least that's what I thought
However, I may have had the incorrect perception
Come on children
Let's go, my dear ones
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
Before departing, acknowledge that I'm the sole individual who loves you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lowman Pauling
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THE FAMOUS FLAMES (L-to-R) ; BOBBY BYRD, BOBBY BENNETT , and LLOYD STALLWORTH
missing from this photo: JAMES BROWN & JOHNNY TERRY.