Think Before I Talk

"Think Before I Talk"
"Think Before I Talk"
Single by Astrid S
from the album Leave It Beautiful (Complete)
Released	25 August 2017
Length	3:04
Label	Island
Songwriters	Andrew Cedar; Madison Love; Scott Harris;
Producers	Andrew Cedar; Earwulf;
Astrid S singles chronology

"Think Before I Talk" is a song by Norwegian singer Astrid S, released on 25 August 2017 through Island Records and Universal Music.^[1] It was written by Andrew Cedar,^[1] Madison Love and Scott Harris. It reached number one in Norway, as well as the top 10 in Denmark and the top 20 in Sweden. The song was later included on the complete edition of her debut studio album Leave It Beautiful.^[2]

Background

Astrid S explained that the song is about "saying things you don't mean because you are hurt, frustrated or maybe angry" and the "ensuing regret".^[1]

Critical reception

Robin Murray of Clash said the song expresses regret "in the sweetest way possible" and is "superbly uplifting, with the vocal veering between two poles of indignation and soft resignation".^[3]

Charts

Chart (2017–18)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[4]	14
Denmark (Tracklisten)^[5]	9
Norway (VG-lista)^[6]	1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[7]	20
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)^[8]	10

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)^[9]	2× Platinum	180,000^‡
Norway (IFPI Norway)^[10]	5× Platinum	300,000^‡
Sweden (GLF)^[11]	Platinum	40,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Astrid S Releases New Single 'Think Before I Talk'". Broadway World. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
^ Leave It Beautiful (Complete) by Astrid S, retrieved 2021-03-05
^ Murray, Robin (25 August 2017). "Astrid S Drops 'Think Before I Talk'". Clash. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
^ "Astrid S – Think Before I Talk" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
^ "Astrid S – Think Before I Talk". Tracklisten. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
^ "Astrid S – Think Before I Talk". VG-lista. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
^ "Astrid S – Think Before I Talk". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
^ "Astrid S Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
^ "Danish single certifications – Astrid S – Think Before I Talk". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
^ "Norwegian single certifications – Astrid S – Think Before I Talk" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 48, 2017 | Sverigetopplistan" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 10 May 2019. Scroll to position 27 to view certification.

[BW-1] "Astrid S Releases New Single 'Think Before I Talk'". Broadway World. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

[2] Leave It Beautiful (Complete) by Astrid S, retrieved 2021-03-05

[3] Murray, Robin (25 August 2017). "Astrid S Drops 'Think Before I Talk'". Clash. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

[sc_Flanders_Tip_Astrid_S-4] "Astrid S – Think Before I Talk" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

[sc_Denmark_Astrid_S-5] "Astrid S – Think Before I Talk". Tracklisten. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

[sc_Norway_Astrid_S-6] "Astrid S – Think Before I Talk". VG-lista. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

[sc_Sweden_Astrid_S-7] "Astrid S – Think Before I Talk". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

[sc_Billboarddanceclubplay_Astrid_S-8] "Astrid S Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

[DenmarkAstrid_SThink_Before_I_TalksingleCertRef-9] "Danish single certifications – Astrid S – Think Before I Talk". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 19 May 2025.

[NorwayAstrid_SThink_Before_I_TalksingleCertRef-10] "Norwegian single certifications – Astrid S – Think Before I Talk" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved 20 November 2020.

[SwedenAstrid_SThink_Before_I_TalksingleCertRef-11] "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 48, 2017 | Sverigetopplistan" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 10 May 2019. Scroll to position 27 to view certification.

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Discography
Studio albums	Leave It Beautiful Joyride
Singles	"Running Out" "Hurts So Good" "Breathe" "Think Before I Talk" "Sing It with Me"
Featured singles	"Just for One Night"

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