Think
The "5" Royales Lyrics


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Think, think, think, think

Think of about the sacrifices
That I make for you
Think of all the time
That I spend with you

Think of all the good things
That I done for you
Think of all the bad things
I try not to do
So come on, baby, and

[CHORUS]
Think, think, think, think
About the good things
Think, think, think, think
About the right things
Think, think, think, think
About the best things
And maybe before you leave me
You'll realize I'm the one
That loves you

How much of all your happiness
Have I really claimed
How many tears have you cried
For which I was to blame

Lord, I can't remember
When it's not my fault
I tried so hard to please you
At least that's what I thought

So come on, sugar, and





[Repeat CHORUS]

Overall Meaning

The "5" Royales's song "Think" is a powerful plea to a lover to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices and efforts made by the singer for the relationship to work. The song opens with repeated chants of "Think, think, think, think," which is an indication that the singer desperately wants his lover to think deeply about their relationship. He implores his lover to think about the sacrifices he has made for her and the time he spends with her. He does not want her to focus only on his mistakes but also on the good things he has done for her.


The singer continues to ask his lover to consider the tears she cried, which may have been caused by his actions. He admits that he cannot remember when he is wrong, but he tries very hard to make her happy. He is not perfect, but he is willing to learn and make things better. The chorus repeats the word "think" several times, emphasizing the importance of reflecting and contemplating before making any decisions about their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Think, think, think, think
Let's take a moment to ponder


Think of about the sacrifices That I make for you
Consider the things I do for you out of love and care


Think of all the time That I spend with you
Recall the moments we share together


Think of all the good things That I done for you
Acknowledge and appreciate the positive actions I take towards you


Think of all the bad things I try not to do
Appreciate the negative things that I avoid doing


So come on, baby, and
Let's talk about this and work it out


[CHORUS] Think, think, think, think About the good things Think, think, think, think About the right things Think, think, think, think About the best things And maybe before you leave me You'll realize I'm the one That loves you
Think deeply about all the positive, appropriate and excellent things, and with any luck, you will understand that I am the only one who loves you truly.


How much of all your happiness Have I really claimed
To what extent have I contributed to your happiness?


How many tears have you cried For which I was to blame
Have there been times when I have caused you pain and sadness?


Lord, I can't remember When it's not my fault I tried so hard to please you At least that's what I thought
Sometimes, I cannot recall times when it was not my mistake. I believed that I did everything in my capacity to make you happy


So come on, sugar, and
Let's work through our issues


[Repeat CHORUS]
Let's think again about all the great things we have together, and how I am the best thing for you.




Writer(s): James Brown

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Comments from YouTube:

@donaldmorrow3096

The secret's out. These guys are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They had been quietly changing the course of R&B (setting the precedence for Soul music) and of Rock and Roll guitar playing since "Baby, Don't Do It" in 1953. This is the original classic raw materials James Brown used to make the first Funk single. That is the considerable effect this group has had on everyone who made hits out of landmark sides like this.

@TheSpikehere

Classic R&B.

@johnholloway2445

what a song to dance to

@larrysmith1201

I remember this from 1954 in my life loved it then and now I’m 82 years old

@jesmarluk6635

Awesome!

@seppokangas1488

Lowman Pauling on guitar

@alain59200

very nice Bill thnk for the sharing enjoy day

@swine74

mick jagger brought me here

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