I Think I Understand Lyrics

Lyric discussion by lasd 

Cover art for I Think I Understand lyrics by Joni Mitchell

Joni herself explains (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeZC-6G0kHs) how she was inspired to write this song, from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and the character of Galadriel, who provided travellers with a vile of light to fight off the darkness and combat the fears and dangers of the wilderland that follows in their trip.

A message of hope through tough times.