Think About It
Jimmy Page & The Yardbirds Lyrics
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When will the good people have their say?
I hope you're still round to see the day.
[Chorus: x2]
Take a while,
Think about it.
You can be the king or be the clown.
Then climb your tree, take a look around.
[Chorus]
Circles of life, an infinite plane,
That which is now now will be again.
Who can decide who is insane?
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Think About It" by Jimmy Page & Yardbirds convey the uncertainty of life and its ever-circulating nature. The song is meant to evoke the question of when things will get better, and when people will have their say with the phrase, "When will the clouds all roll away? When will the good people have their say?". It creates a sense of hope that change will happen and that the future will be more promising, with the line "I hope you're still round to see the day".
The song's chorus, "Take a while, think about it" urges listeners to reflect on their lives and find their inner resolve to bring about change. The song implies that, by taking a step back, looking at life's many intricacies and thinking things through, anyone can decide who they want to be, and what they aspire to accomplish. It is about the power of introspection and the importance of thinking things through.
Line by Line Meaning
When will the clouds all roll away?
When will all the troubles and trials be over?
When will the good people have their say?
When will justice be served for the righteous people?
I hope you're still round to see the day.
I hope you are still alive to witness the improvement in our society.
Take a while, Think about it.
Pause and reflect on these questions.
Who can tell what is up or down?
It's difficult to distinguish between right and wrong.
You can be the king or be the clown.
You can choose to be respected or ridiculed.
Then climb your tree, take a look around.
Take a step back and observe the situation from a different perspective.
Circles of life, an infinite plane,
Life is a continuous cycle without an end.
That which is now now will be again.
History repeats itself.
Who can decide who is insane?
It's difficult to determine who is mentally unstable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jim Mccarty, Jimmy Page, Keith Relf
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
terrypussypower
Every bit as good as the album version! With the drums giving it a touch of funk!
terrypussypower
Page could wring some immense tones from his Telecasters! But then that was always a major strength of Jimmy’s! All those Zeppelin albums contain some of the most incredible electric guitars tones ever recorded!
TrojanPaul69
Nice one mate 👍🏻