The context of the following conversation is Taylor realized people thought it was meant as an insult, so Taylor put the compliment another way.:
Taylor says I didn't mean to insult you..
The friend responds But you had no problem saying it initially though..
Taylor responds Well that was because I just wasn't thinking. I thought it was a compliment..
The friend responds Well you should think before you say things..
Taylor responds What I mean to say is that I think you are an intelligent person..
The friend responds This is sweet, thank you..