Didn't Think So
Unveiling Love's Liberation: Grace Slick's 'Didn't Think So' Meaning
Lyrics
Never thought that it could be the one face that I'd love
Expressing surprise that a particular face became the one she loves.
Never thought that I could place that one above the other
Never expected to prioritize one person over others.
But his way of turning on seemed right to me
She finds his way of expressing himself appealing.
And I think that he'll make me free
Anticipates that he will bring freedom into her life.
Things that he chooses to put into his mind
Refers to the thoughts he chooses to entertain in his mind.
Seem to have place his sadness behind him
Suggests that these thoughts have helped him overcome sadness.
And if I have to follow it will change the way he is
Expresses a willingness to follow him, believing it will positively impact him.
And with me his sovereignty can be lost by what I give
Suggests that her influence could affect his sovereignty or independence.
And if he mentions leaving I can do no more
If he considers leaving, she feels powerless to make him stay.
To make him stay behind an open door
Expresses a limitation in her ability to keep him behind an "open door."
The love that he loses he will find again another way
Believes that any love he loses, he will rediscover in a different way.
And I won't be the one to tell him where he must play
Declares that she won't dictate where he should find love or happiness.
When I first met him he was glaring at me
Recalls the initial impression of him glaring at her.
And I think it was black that he was wearing at the time
Associates a dark color (black) with his demeanor during their first meeting.
But he spoke of changes and said come with me
Despite the initial impression, he spoke of changes and invited her to come along.
And I was glad to leave
Expresses her willingness to leave with him.
I have heard so many things I never thought I'd feel before
Reflects on experiencing unexpected emotions she never thought she would feel.
And I won't be through with him until says like a raven
Declares her commitment to him until he speaks "like a raven," possibly implying until he communicates clearly or decisively.
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