Do You Think
Morrison Lyrics
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Think twice before you go, baby, this will be the end
You done leave me one time, baby you'll leave again
Dig in and suffer with me, an' I know you paid your dues
Dig in and suffer with me baby, an' I know you paid your dues
You done leave me when I need you, then I know you stand accused
Doing the man who loves you wrong
Breaking the heart you should be ruling
I go for a lot of things, but you're a little too strong
Think twice before you go, baby this will be the end
Think twice before you go, baby this will be the end
You done leave me one time, baby, you'll leave again
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The song "Do You Think" by Van Morrison is a song about a man pleading with his lover to stay with him, warning her that if she leaves him once, she will surely leave him again. The lyrics speak to the idea of paying one's dues and suffering together through the hardships of a relationship. The title of the song is a question directed at his lover, asking her if she has thought twice about leaving him and the inevitable consequences that will follow. The urgency in his voice and the repetition of the warning "think twice before you go, baby, this will be the end" create a sense of desperation and fear of loss.
The lyrics also suggest that the woman has been unfaithful and has broken the man's heart before. He accuses her of "doing the man who loves you wrong" and "breaking the heart you should be ruling." However, despite his anger and pain, he still loves her and wants her to stay with him. He realizes that she may be too strong for him and that he cannot control her, but he still hopes that she will choose to stay with him.
Overall, "Do You Think" is a powerful love song that captures the complex emotions and struggles of a relationship. The lyrics are honest and raw, and the music has a haunting quality that matches the intensity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Think twice before you go, baby, this will be the end
I'm warning you to reconsider leaving me because it will be the end of our relationship
Think twice before you go, baby, this will be the end
I'm emphasizing that if you leave me again, it will be the end of us
You done leave me one time, baby you'll leave again
If you left me once, you'll do it again in the future
Dig in and suffer with me, an' I know you paid your dues
Stay with me and endure the hard times because you have also experienced tough times in the past
Dig in and suffer with me baby, an' I know you paid your dues
I understand that you have faced hardships in the past, so stick with me through this difficult time
You done leave me when I need you, then I know you stand accused
If you abandon me when I need you the most, you're guilty of hurting me
Doing the man who loves you wrong
You're mistreating the man who truly cares for you
Breaking the heart you should be ruling
Instead of cherishing my love for you, you're causing me pain and heartache
Doing the man who loves you wrong
You're hurting the man who genuinely loves and cares for you
I go for a lot of things, but you're a little too strong
I can handle a lot, but your behavior hurts me more than I can bear
Think twice before you go, baby this will be the end
I'm warning you again that leaving me will result in the end of our relationship
Think twice before you go, baby this will be the end
I want you to seriously consider the outcome of leaving me because this is the end if you go
You done leave me one time, baby, you'll leave again
I am trying to make it clear that if you leave me once, you'll do it again in the future
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Written by: John Lee Hooker
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