Think
The Famous Flames Lyrics
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(Think) about the good things
(Think)
(Think) about the bad things
(Think)
(Think) about the right things
(Think)
(Think) about the wrong things
Think about the sacrifices
That I made for you
Think about the hard times
That I've spent with you
Think about the good things
That I've done for you
Think about the bad thinks
I tried not to do
Come on children
(Think) yeah
(Think) about the good things
(Think)
(Think) about the bad things
(Think)
(Think) about the right things
(Think)
(Think) about the wrong things
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
Come on children
(Think)
(Think) about the good things
(Think)
(Think) about the bad things
(Think)
(Think) about the right things
(Think)
(Think) about the wrong things
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
How much of all your happiness
Can I really claim?
How many tears have you shed
For which I was to blame?
Doll, I can't remember
Just what it brought
I tried so hard to please you
At least that's what I thought
Come on children
(Think)
(Think) about the good things
(Think)
(Think) about the wrong things
(Think)
(Think) about the bad things
(Think)
(Think) about the good things
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
The Famous Flames's song "Think" is a plea for a woman not to leave, with the singer beseeching her to think deeply about their relationship before making a decision. The song is structured around the repetitive phrase "Think" which is repeated throughout the song. The singer urges his lover to think about both the good and bad things that have happened in their relationship, and to remember the sacrifices he has made for her. He questions her about how much of her happiness he can claim, and how many tears she has shed for which he is to blame. Despite the mistakes he may have made, he ends the song by insisting that he is the one who loves her and urging her not to leave.
The lyrics of "Think" reflect the themes of many soul songs from the 1960s, with a heavy focus on relationships and emotions. The repetition of the word "Think" gives the song a hypnotic quality, and the smooth vocals of the Famous Flames add to the dream-like atmosphere. The song's lyrics are powerful and vocal delivery passionate, making it an enduring classic of the soul and R&B genres.
Line by Line Meaning
(Think) about the good things
Reflect on all the positive aspects of our relationship
(Think) about the bad things
Consider the negative aspects of our relationship
(Think) about the right things
Ponder on the things I did right in our relationship
(Think) about the wrong things
Consider the things I did wrong that hurt our relationship
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
Before you make a decision to leave me, recognize that I am the one who truly loves you
Think about the sacrifices
That I made for you
Consider all the things I gave up for the sake of our relationship
Think about the hard times
That I've spent with you
Reflect on the difficult moments we went through together
Think about the good things
That I've done for you
Ponder on the positive actions I did to make you happy
Think about the bad thinks
I tried not to do
Consider the negative things I worked hard to avoid doing
(Think)
about the good things
Reflect on all the positive aspects of our relationship
(Think)
about the bad things
Consider the negative aspects of our relationship
(Think)
about the right things
Ponder on the things I did right in our relationship
(Think)
about the wrong things
Consider the things I did wrong that hurt our relationship
How much of all your happiness
Can I really claim?
Questioning how much of your joy and contentment was due to my presence in your life
How many tears have you shed
For which I was to blame?
Asking how many times I've hurt you and caused tears to flow
Doll, I can't remember
Just what it brought
I tried so hard to please you
At least that's what I thought
Admitting that I don't even remember what our argument was about, but emphasizing that I always tried to make you happy
Come on children
(Think) yeah
Encouraging everyone to reflect together
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
Before you make a decision to leave me, recognize that I am the one who truly loves you
(Think)
about the good things
Reflect on all the positive aspects of our relationship
(Think)
about the bad things
Consider the negative aspects of our relationship
(Think)
about the right things
Ponder on the things I did right in our relationship
(Think)
about the wrong things
Consider the things I did wrong that hurt our relationship
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
Before you make a decision to leave me, recognize that I am the one who truly loves you
But lady, before you leave me, realize I'm the one who loves you
Before you make a decision to leave me, recognize that I am the one who truly loves you
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lowman Pauling
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