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Think (Think) think (Think) think (Think) think (Think)
You think (Think) think (Think) think about it (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
Lets go back, lets go back, lets go way on back when
I didn't even know you, you couldn't have been too much more than ten (Just go on)
I ain't no psychiatrist, I ain't no doctor with a degree
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)
Oh now freedom (Freedom), freedom (Freedom), freedom, oh freedom (Freedom)
Oh, right now
Hey, think about it
You, think about it
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 keep doing things I don't
Hey (Think) think about what you're trying to do to me (What you're trying to do to me)
Baby, think (Think), let your mind go, let yourself be free
People walking around everyday, playing games that they can score
Trying to make other people lose their minds, be careful you don't lose yours
Yeah think (Think) think about what you're trying to do to me
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (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
Yeah yeah, think about me (What you're trying to do to me)
'Till the fall of the night, think about it right now
Oh freedom (Freedom), freedom (Freedom), freedom, yeah freedom (Freedom)
Freedom (Freedom), freedom (Freedom), freedom, freedom (Freedom)
Right now
Hey, you, think about it
There ain't nothing you could ask I could answer you but I won't (I won't)
And I was gonna change but I'm not if you keep doing things I don't
Hey think (Think), think about what you're trying to do to me (What you're trying to do to me)
Baby, 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
Yeah yeah, think about me (What you're trying to do to me)
'Till the fall of the night, think about it baby, right now
(Think about, forgiveness) To keep me
(Think about, forgiveness) Baby
(Think about, forgiveness, think about it)
(Think about, forgiveness) Forgiveness
(Think about, forgiveness) Right now
(Think about, forgiveness, think about it) Think about
(Think about, forgiveness) Baby
(Think about, forgiveness)
(Think about, forgiveness, think about it) Think about it
Think about (Think about, forgiveness) Forgiveness
(Think about, forgiveness) Forgiveness
(Think about, forgiveness, think about it) Don't even breath a flew, 'cause of hey




You had better stop and think before you think
Think

Overall Meaning

The song "Think" by Aretha Franklin is a powerful and empowering song about respecting oneself and standing up for one's own rights in a relationship. The song begins with the repetition of the word "think" as if to remind the listener to reflect and evaluate their own self-worth. The lyrics warn the listener about the manipulations and games people play in relationships, and encourage them to stay true to themselves and not lose their own sense of self in the process.


The phrase "think about what you're trying to do to me" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's own worth and not allowing others to manipulate or take advantage. The lyrics urge listeners to think critically and not just go along with what others may want or expect of them. The song ends with a plea for forgiveness, with the recognition that relationships require mutual respect and understanding.


Overall, "Think" is a timeless message about the importance of self-worth and respecting oneself in relationships. It encourages critical thinking and standing up for oneself, while also reminding us of the need for forgiveness and understanding in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Think (Think) think (Think) think (Think) think (Think)
The song is urging the listener to intensely reflect (think) about the message delivered in the lyrics


You think (Think) think (Think) think about it (Think)
The listener is prompted to deeply consider the theme of the song


You better think (Think), think about what you're trying to do to me
The singer is imploring someone to contemplate their actions and the effect it has on them


Yeah think (Think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free
The listener is encouraged to release any inhibitions and focus on introspection


Lets go back, lets go back, lets go way on back when
The singer is prompting the listener to travel back to the past


I didn't even know you, you couldn't have been too much more than ten (Just go on)
The song draws on the past to show how far the singer and the listener have come; reminiscing on a time when they didn't know each other


I ain't no psychiatrist, I ain't no doctor with a degree
The singer acknowledges that they are not a professional, but their insight remains valuable


It don't take too much high iq's to see what you're doing to me
The singer notes that understanding the situation doesn't require exceptional intelligence


Oh freedom (Freedom), freedom (Freedom), freedom, yeah freedom (Freedom)
The repeated mention of freedom suggests the importance placed on personal liberty


Oh now freedom (Freedom), freedom (Freedom), freedom, oh freedom (Freedom)
This line emphasizes the significance of freedom and the right to be free


Hey, think about it
Once again, the listener is asked to contemplate the message in the song


There ain't nothing you could ask I could answer you but I won't (I won't)
The singer implies that they know what the listener wants but won't give it to them unless they think about their actions


I was gonna change but I'm not if you keep doing things I don't
This line suggests the singer considered changing for the listener but changes their mind due to their behavior


People walking around everyday, playing games that they can score
This line points out how society can be manipulative and cutthroat


Trying to make other people lose their minds, be careful you don't lose yours
The line cautions the listener against hurting others in an effort to come out on top


You need me (Need me) and I need you (Don't you know?)
The song suggests a mutual dependence between the artist and the listener


Yeah yeah, think about me (What you're trying to do to me)
The listener is asked to think about the impact of their behavior on the artist


'Till the fall of the night, think about it right now
The song continues to urge the listener to think about their actions before its too late


(Think about, forgiveness) To keep me
The song alludes to the possibility of forgiveness being the key to maintaining a relationship


(Think about, forgiveness) Baby
A term of affection is added, highlighting the closeness between the artist and the listener


(Think about, forgiveness, think about it)
The song once again drives home the importance of forgiveness


(Think about, forgiveness) Forgiveness
The theme of forgiveness is further emphasized in the lyrics


(Think about, forgiveness) Right now
The song urges the listener to consider forgiveness immediately


(Think about, forgiveness, think about it) Think about
Once again, the singer emphasizes the importance of forgiveness


(Think about, forgiveness) Baby
A term of affection is used again, emphasizing the emotional connection


(Think about, forgiveness)
The theme of forgiveness is repeated, further emphasizing its importance


(Think about, forgiveness, think about it) Think about it
The song insists that the listener needs to contemplate the importance of forgiveness


Think
The song concludes with one final, passionate plea for the listener to think about their actions




Writer(s): Beck Hansen, Carl Stephenson

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@Doc1855

My 97 year old grandma died a couple of weeks ago.
I played some songs from the Gaithers that I had on my phone.
She was too weak to sing, but plain as day she said, “Lord”.
That was the last word I heard her speak before she went home 3.5 hours later.
My humanity is sad, but my heart Rejoices !
She and my grandpa were married 52 years and were pastors.
Both of them are together forever with the Trinity.
Someday when Father is finished with me here, I’ll be with them and the rest of my family and friends who have made heaven their home.

@raymondhummel5211

What a powerful message! Praise God!

@joyturner4379

Continue to take my hand, oh Lord.Yes I'm a life that was changed. Hallelujah 🙌!

@thompsonsmith7798

Hello Joy
How are you doing today?

@readytogo3186

Thank you, Bill Gaither, for bringing people together to sing these beautiful praises to The Lord. It is such a blessing to me and millions of other people who love The Lord. God bless you and Gloria.

@iramittra1239

Es ita true ira muttemirtra

@vitaliegrigoret1850

Hi! Добрый день. Я не знаю английский язык. Но это произведение музыкальное и Ваши лица говорят об отношении к Иисусу и состоянии души. Благослови Вас Бог! Привет из Молдовы!🙏

@kristensmith3451

I ❤❤ this song 🎼🎵🎶so very, very much!!! Such a wonderful song!!!

@duaneluchsinger5736

What a song….what a gift. Beautiful!

@clarashalom1725

It made me soak in his presence while listening to this worship song. God bless each one of you. Incredible

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