Think
Lyn Collins & The J.B.'s Lyrics

Hey, fellas
Addressing all the men in the audience

I'm talking to you, you and you too
Pointing out specific men in the audience and grabbing their attention

Do you guys know who I'm talking to?
Asking the men if they understand who she is addressing

Those of you who go out and stay
Referring to the men who go out and party

Out all night and half the next day
The men stay out really late and sleep in

And expect us to be home
The men expect the women to be waiting at home for them

When you get there
The men expect the women to be home when they return from their night out

But let me tell you something
Lyn Collins is about to make a point

The sisters aren't going for that no more
Women aren't going to tolerate that behavior anymore

'Cause we realize two things
Women have come to two realizations

That you aren't doing anything for us
Men aren't doing anything to earn women's loyalty

We can do better by ourselves
Women are capable of achieving their goals without support from men

So from now on, we gonna use
Women will use what they have to get what they want

What we got to get what we want
Women are going to use their natural talents and assets to achieve their goals

So, you'd better think, think
Men need to think carefully about their behavior

Now's the time when we have...
This is the moment when women have power

That's the thing I never will forget
This lesson is unforgettable

Now baby, I got a whole lot to give
Lyn Collins has a lot to offer

And a whole lotta loving
Lyn Collins has a lot of love to give

That a woman could give, yeah
Lyn Collins can offer the kind of love only a woman can provide

But before I give it up, I gotta think, think
Lyn Collins won't give herself up without careful consideration

Think what the future holds for me
Lyn Collins is concerned about what will happen to her in the future

Just go ahead and see
She acknowledges the uncertainty of the future

I don't need no heartache
Lyn Collins wants to avoid emotional pain

I can't stand no misery
Lyn Collins can't handle being unhappy

Let me think, think
Reiterating that she needs time to consider her choices

It takes two to make a thing go right
Acknowledging that it takes effort from both parties to make a relationship work

It takes two to make it outta sight
Suggesting that a successful relationship is truly remarkable

All right, yeah
Signal of agreement and enthusiasm

Don't say it's easy
Relationships are not easy

Just plain living
Emphasizes that life is tough

Sometimes it's kinda tough
There will be challenges

If it's not in your vision
Reminding people that only they know what they want from life

Don't make no decision
Don't make any major choices until you know what you want

Hey, yeah, all right
Encouraging attitude and positive vibes

So, I'm laying the cards on the table
Lyn Collins is being open and honest about her feelings

When it comes to taking care of me
Asserting her independence and self-sufficiency

I know I'm able
Confident in her own abilities

You may not call it true
Lyn Collins is aware that others may not see it the same way

But I won't do nothing that you won't do
Lyn Collins will not settle for anything less than what she sees as equal treatment

Said I won't do nothing that you won't do
Reiteration of her willingness to hold out for equal treatment

So think about the good things
Encouraging people to focus on positive aspects of relationships

Come on and think about the right things
Asking people to contemplate what is best for them

You got to think about me too
Asking others to consider her feelings and needs

Come on and think, think about you
Encouraging people to think carefully about themselves as well

Come on and think about the good things
Reminder to focus on positive aspects of relationships

Come on and think about the right things
Encouraging people to consider their priorities and goals

Come on and think about me too
Lyn Collins wants people to remember her needs and feelings