Think (About It) Lyrics - Lyn Collins

Song Facts:

• Album: The soundtrack for the movie "Shirley"


• Genre: Funk/Soul


• Artist: Lyn Collins


• Lyricists: Lyn Collins


• Style: Empowering, confrontational

Annotations and Meaning:

"Think (About It)," performed with Lyn Collins and taken from the "Shirley" soundtrack, underscores exactly one super-funky, super-soulful anthem of womanly empowerment and self-respect. With bold lyrics, a dynamic vocal delivery, and all the air of James Brown, the song calls to women and men to take notice of the forefront that is gender dynamics and relationships.

Literal Interpretation:

This song opens with a direct appeal to men and, rather literally, accuses them of being inconsiderate to their partners, staying the whole night out in the way of setting the discourse on the respect and mutual understanding in relations. Collins explains that women have realized they can stand perfectly on their own and have brought much value to the forefront through the lines, "We're gonna use what we got to get what we want." These lines set the tone for the entire track that was to be highlighted by a new empowerment and independence resurgence.

Thematic Interpretation:

Centrally in the song "Think (About It)," messages of respect, equality, and independence. It is in this song that Collins pens words to a song breaking away from the conventional set of gender rules and calls for partnering where both parties get an equal share of what needs to be accorded and accord the other party the respect deserved. The reminder of these considerations around one's actions and consequence, balanced fairly within the scope of the relationship, the repeated exhortation to "think" becomes.

Underlying Message:

The message is quite vivid from this song: relationships have to be founded on respect, understanding, and equality. Collins provokes her audience to look through their actions and attitudes, calling men to look into the kind of female partners they have and the value of a woman. Through the anthem, she encourages the women to demand the respect due to them and even independence if their dues are not met in the relationship.

Cultural Significance:

Perfectly at home on the "Shirley" soundtrack, "Think (About It)" does precisely what it should, offering a bit of empowerment and, with the other tracks, a touch of social commentary to imbue its themes of self-discovery and independence—possible low-key rebellion against the world's expectations. All this, if more, serves to deepen the storytelling of the movie and offers a musical expression of the ups and downs lived by these characters, with everything to deal with in life and relationships.
On the whole, "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins is the epitome of this empowering funk anthem—a call to reassess one's roles and contributions within their relationships. A powerful call to action if ever there was one, combining a sprightly musical composition, the song remains a lively reminder of female strength and independence, calling for the dynamics of traditional gender values to be turned on their head in favor of new lights with mutual equality and respect.