Think
Tribe 8 Lyrics
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think (think) think (think) think (think)
You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me
Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free
Let's go back, let's go back, let's go way on back when
I didn't even know you, you came to me and too much you wouldn't take
It don't take too much high IQ's to see what you're doing to me
You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me
Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free
Oh freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, yeah freedom
Freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, ooh freedom
There ain't nothing you could ask I could answer you but I won't (I won't)
I was gonna change, but I'm not, to keep doing things I don't
You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me
Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free
People walking around everyday, playing games that they can score
And I ain't gonna be the loser my way, ah, be careful you don't lose yours
You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me
Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free
You need me (need me) and I need you (don't you know)
Without eachother there ain't nothing people can do
Oh freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, yeah freedom
Freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, ooh freedom
There ain't nothing you could ask I could answer you but I won't (I won't)
I was gonna change, but I'm not, if you're doing things I don't
You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me
Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free
You need me (need me) and I need you (don't you know)
Without eachother there ain't nothing people can do
(To the bone for deepness, to the bone for deepness, to the bone for deepness, think about it)
(To the bone for deepness, to the bone for deepness, to the bone for deepness, think about it)
(To the bone for deepness, to the bone for deepness, to the bone for deepness, think about it)
(To the bone for deepness, to the bone for deepness, to the bone for deepness, think about it)
You had better stop and think before you think, think!!
The lyrics to "Think" by Tribe 8 seem to be a cover or adaptation of the classic Aretha Franklin song of the same name. The song is about urging someone to think before they act or speak, to consider how their words and actions are affecting others. It's about personal responsibility and the impact that one individual can have on others. The opening lines, "think (think) think (think) think (think) / think (think) think (think) think (think)" are a call to action, to actively engage in critical thinking.
The song goes on to outline specific instances in which the singer is being mistreated and urges the other person to think about their actions. The lines "I ain't no psychiatrist, I ain't no doctor with degree / It don't take too much high IQ's to see what you're doing to me" suggest that the situation is pretty clear-cut and doesn't require any kind of professional expertise to understand. The chorus, "you better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me / yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free," is a reminder to the other person that they have the power to make better choices and change their behavior.
Interestingly, the lyrics also include a sense of interdependence and shared responsibility, with lines like "you need me (need me) and I need you (don't you know) / without each other there ain't nothing people can do." This suggests that the singer is not just concerned with their own well-being, but with the well-being of the other person as well. Overall, "Think" is a powerful song about empathy, accountability, and the importance of thoughtful action.
Line by Line Meaning
Think (think) think (think) think (think)
The singer emphasizes the importance of thinking by repeating the word 'think' multiple times in a row.
You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me
The singer urges the listener to consider the consequences of their actions on the singer.
Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free
The singer encourages the listener to think deeply and let go of preconceptions to attain freedom in their thoughts.
Let's go back, let's go back, let's go way on back when
The singer suggests reflecting on a time before the current situation to gain insight.
I didn't even know you, you came to me and too much you wouldn't take
The singer describes a past encounter where the listener demanded too much without knowing the singer well.
I ain't no psychiatrist, I ain't no doctor with degree
The singer acknowledges that they are not a trained professional but can still see through the listener's actions.
It don't take too much high IQ's to see what you're doing to me
The singer asserts that it doesn't require exceptional intelligence to perceive the effects of the listener's behavior on the singer.
Oh freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, yeah freedom
The singer celebrates the concept of freedom, repeating the word 'freedom' several times.
There ain't nothing you could ask I could answer you but I won't (I won't)
The singer refuses to answer the listener's questions, even though they could.
I was gonna change, but I'm not, to keep doing things I don't
The singer reveals they had considered changing their behavior but decided against it because they don't want to engage in actions they don't believe in.
People walking around everyday, playing games that they can score
The singer observes that people often engage in behavior for personal gain or to 'score' points.
And I ain't gonna be the loser my way, ah, be careful you don't lose yours
The singer vows not to be a 'loser' by following their own path, warning the listener to be careful they don't lose their way while chasing personal gain.
You need me (need me) and I need you (don't you know)
The singer acknowledges the interdependence between themselves and the listener.
Without eachother there ain't nothing people can do
The singer emphasizes how much people rely on each other to accomplish anything.
(To the bone for deepness, to the bone for deepness, to the bone for deepness, think about it)
The repeated phrase 'to the bone for deepness' suggests the importance of introspection and deep thinking.
You had better stop and think before you think, think!!
The singer ends the song with a final plea for the listener to think deeply before acting.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aretha Franklin, Ted White
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on Neanderthal Dyke [Explicit]
I think the lyric is "feminist theory" not just feminist.