Think
Joan Osborne Lyrics


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You better think (THINK!)
Think about what you're trying to do to me
Think (THINK THINK)
Let your mind go. Let yourself go free

Let's go back let's go back let's go way on back when
I didn't even know you. You couldn't 'o been too much more than 10
I ain't no psychiatrist I ain't no doctor with degrees
But it don't take too much IQ to see what you're doin' to me

You better think (THINK!)
Think about what you're trying to do to me
Think (THINK THINK)
Let your mind go. Let yourself go free

Freedom (freedom), Freedom (freedom)

There ain't nothing you could ask I can answer what you want
But I was gonna change my mind if you keep doin' things I don't

You better think (THINK!)
Think about what you're trying to do to me
Think (THINK THINK)
Let your mind go. Let yourself go free

People walkin' 'round everyday planning games and taking scores
Tryin to make other people lose their minds well be careful you don't lose
Yours

You better think (THINK!)
Think about what you're trying to do to me
Think (THINK THINK)
Let your mind go. Let yourself go free

You need me and I need you
Without each other there ain't nothing we can do

(vamp)

Oh Freedom (freedom) Freedom (freedom) . . .

There ain't nothing you could ask I can answer what you want
But I was gonna change my mind if you keep doin' things I don't

You better think (THINK!)
Think about what you're trying to do to me
Think (THINK THINK)
Let your mind go. Let yourself go free

You need me and I need you
Without each other there ain't nothing we can do

(vamp)





Freedom . . .
Think ! . . .

Overall Meaning

The song "Think" by Joan Osborne is a cover of the original song by Aretha Franklin released in 1968. It is a classic feminist anthem and a call for freedom from oppression. The song urges people to think for themselves and not just follow the crowd blindly, while also urging people to be mindful of the impact of their actions on others.


The lyrics talk about a relationship in which one person is dominating and trying to manipulate the other. The singer asks the person to think about what they are doing and how it affects her. She stresses that she has the freedom to make her own choices and that they should respect that. The chorus is a repetition of "think" which emphasizes the importance of critical thinking.


The lyrics also touch on the issues of power dynamics and gender inequality. The singer talks about how people try to make others lose their minds by playing games and taking scores. This can be interpreted as the societal pressure to conform to certain gender roles and behaviors. The song encourages people to break free from these molds and be true to themselves.


Overall, "Think" is a powerful feminist anthem that encourages people to take control of their own lives, be mindful of their actions, and fight for their own freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

You better think (THINK!)
You need to think very seriously and intentionally about your actions


Think about what you're trying to do to me
Consider how your actions might negatively impact me


Think (THINK THINK)
Emphasizes the importance of taking the time to fully consider the situation


Let your mind go. Let yourself go free
Release yourself from any preconceived notions or biases you may have and consider the situation with an open mind


Let's go back let's go back let's go way on back when
Reflecting on a time before the current problem arose


I didn't even know you. You couldn't 'o been too much more than 10
Recalling a time before the relationship, when things were much simpler and less complicated


I ain't no psychiatrist I ain't no doctor with degrees
Acknowledging that the singer may not have all the answers, but the situation is still clear to them


But it don't take too much IQ to see what you're doin' to me
The situation is obvious and doesn't require a high level of intelligence to understand


Freedom (freedom), Freedom (freedom)
The repetition of "Freedom" emphasizes the importance of personal liberty


There ain't nothing you could ask I can answer what you want
The artist may not know what the other person wants, but they know what they don't want


But I was gonna change my mind if you keep doin' things I don't
If the other person continues to act in undesirable ways, the singer may reconsider their position


People walkin' 'round everyday planning games and taking scores
Other people may be attempting to manipulate or take advantage of the situation


Tryin to make other people lose their minds well be careful you don't lose Yours
Others may be trying to cause a scene or provoke a reaction; the singer urges caution to avoid falling into that trap


You need me and I need you
The singer acknowledges the importance of the relationship between the two parties involved


Without each other there ain't nothing we can do
Each person plays a critical role in the relationship, and neither can succeed without the other


Freedom . . .
The importance of personal liberty is emphasized once again


Think ! . . .
Reiterates the importance of careful consideration of the situation




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aretha Franklin, Ted White

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