Think About It
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics


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Step into the velvet of the morning
Let yourself lay back within your dreams
Take on the situation but not the torment
Now you know it's not as bad as it seems

Well, I know you'd like to come away
But, baby, you can't come
Fortune is your life's love

Oh, and anytime you think about leaving
Think about what you know
Well, think about it
Think about it before you go

And the heart says danger
And the heart says whatever
It is that you want from me
I am just one small part of
Forever falling star, star catcher

Even when you feel like your life is fading
I know that you'll go on forever, you're that good

Heartbreak of the moment is not endless
Fortune is your life's love

Well, honey I know you'd like to come away
But, baby, you can't come
Fortune is your life's love

Oh, and anytime you think about leaving
Think about what you know
Well, think about it
Think about it before you go
Well, think about it
Think about it before you go

And the heart says danger
And the heart says whatever
Think about it before you go





Think about it before you go

Overall Meaning

In Fleetwood Mac's song Think About It, the lyrics encourage the listener to take a moment to consider their situation and not give in to despair. The first verse suggests the idea of stepping into the velvet of the morning and laying back within your dreams, which provides a calming and peaceful image. The second verse uses the metaphor of a falling star catcher, suggesting that even when life feels like it's fading, one can go on forever if they keep catching and holding onto the good moments.


The chorus then emphasizes the importance of thinking before making any rash decisions. It suggests that before leaving or giving up, one should consider what they know, and there's more to life than just the present moment of heartbreak. The last verse returns to the metaphor of a falling star catcher and reminds us that our lives are made up of good and bad moments, but it's the good moments that define us.


Line by Line Meaning

Step into the velvet of the morning
Enter into the comfort of a new day


Let yourself lay back within your dreams
Allow yourself to relax and get lost in your aspirations


Take on the situation but not the torment
Handle the issue at hand without letting it become overwhelming


Now you know it's not as bad as it seems
Realize that things may not be as terrible as they initially appear


Well, I know you'd like to come away
I understand that you want to escape


But, baby, you can't come
However, you cannot run from your troubles


Fortune is your life's love
Your greatest pursuit is wealth and prosperity


Oh, and anytime you think about leaving
Whenever you consider abandoning your current situation


Think about what you know
Consider what you have learned and the knowledge you possess


Think about it
Reflection is essential


And the heart says danger
Your instincts warn you of potential harm


And the heart says whatever
Your intuition can also guide you towards what you truly want


It is that you want from me
Clarify what you hope to gain from any relationship


I am just one small part of
I am only a minor aspect of


Forever falling star, star catcher
You are a dreamer, chasing after your aspirations endlessly


Even when you feel like your life is fading
Despite feeling weak or hopeless at times


I know that you'll go on forever, you're that good
Your potential is endless, you are capable of achieving great things


Heartbreak of the moment is not endless
Painful situations are temporary and will pass


Oh, and anytime you think about leaving
Whenever you consider abandoning your current situation


Think about what you know
Consider what you have learned and the knowledge you possess


Think about it
Reflection is essential


And the heart says danger
Your instincts warn you of potential harm


And the heart says whatever
Your intuition can also guide you towards what you truly want


Think about it before you go
Ponder your situation before making any drastic moves




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