The Power of Love
10 CC Lyrics
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But if your poppa finds out that we're all alone
He's gonna change your mind and rearrange my bones
Cause the power of love is like a tidal wave
It can pick you up and knock you on the floor
make you do the things you never done before
There's no escaping from reality
You're under the spell, under the power of love
Turn the lights down low (lights down low)
And the hi-fi high (hi-fi high)
Put the lock on the door, pull the curtains too
Don't want the world to know, I'm getting close to you
Well you never see it (never see it)
But you sure can feel it (sure can feel it)
And if you get the taste, you get the hunger pains
You'll be hooked for life, never be the same
Everybody's gonna see
There's no escaping from the mystery
You're under the spell, under the power of love
The power of love (power of love)
The power of love (power of love)
The power of love (power of love)
So you're sitting in a restaurant
And you feel so nonchalant
When the waiter says "what'll it be"
You start to speak, then suddenly
A pretty girl walks 'cross the floor
You ain't thinking 'bout food, no more
'Cause the power of love is like a tidal wave
It can pick you up and knock you on the floor
make you do the things you never done before
Don't imagine that you're free
There's no escaping from reality
You're under the spell, under the power of love
The power of love (power of love)
The power of love (power of love)
The power of love (power of love)
"The Power of Love" by 10cc explores the intense and all-encompassing nature of love, particularly when it is kept secret and forbidden. The lyrics depict a situation where two individuals are engaging in a clandestine affair, hiding their actions from their families and society. The singer addresses their lover's situation, suggesting that their mother is unaware of their activities, but cautioning that if the father were to find out, it could lead to severe consequences, symbolized by the line "rearrange my bones."
The song then delves into the overwhelming force of love, comparing it to a tidal wave that can completely engulf and overpower an individual. The power of love is described as something that can fundamentally change a person, making them do things they have never done before. This suggests that love can both exhilarate and challenge an individual, pushing them to explore new territories and break their own boundaries.
The lyrics further emphasize that love's hold is inescapable and all-consuming. The lines "Don't imagine that you're free, There's no escaping from reality" imply that once someone falls under the spell of love, they become trapped in its grip, unable to break free from its influence. The power of love is portrayed as a mesmerizing force, exerting control over individuals and blurring their perception of what is real.
The final section of the song describes a seemingly mundane scenario in a restaurant, where even the simple act of ordering food becomes inconsequential when faced with the power of love. The singer's focus shifts completely when they lay eyes on a beautiful woman, illustrating how love can instantly captivate and consume one's thoughts and desires. This emphasizes that the power of love transcends rational thought and mundane matters.
Overall, "The Power of Love" by 10cc explores the all-encompassing and transformative nature of love. It highlights how love can exert control over individuals, leading them to take risks and challenge their own preconceived limits. The song also suggests that once entranced by love, escape is impossible, as it becomes an inescapable force that alters one's perception of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Momma don't mind, cause your momma don't know
Your mother doesn't care because she's unaware
But if your poppa finds out that we're all alone
However, if your father discovers our solitude
He's gonna change your mind and rearrange my bones
He will influence you and harm me physically
Cause the power of love is like a tidal wave
The force of love is overwhelming, like a crashing wave
It can pick you up and knock you on the floor
Love can bring you to great heights and sudden lows
Make you do the things you never done before
Compel you to engage in unfamiliar actions
Don't imagine that you're free
Do not deceive yourself into believing you have freedom
There's no escaping from reality
There is no way to evade the truth
You're under the spell, under the power of love
You are under the enchantment and influence of love
Turn the lights down low (lights down low)
Dim the lights to create a romantic atmosphere
And the hi-fi high (hi-fi high)
Increase the volume of the high-fidelity system
Put the lock on the door, pull the curtains too
Secure the entrance and block any prying eyes
Don't want the world to know, I'm getting close to you
We do not desire others to discover our intimate connection
Well, you never see it (never see it)
Love is not visually apparent
But you sure can feel it (sure can feel it)
However, you can certainly perceive its presence
And if you get the taste, you get the hunger pains
Once you experience love, you will crave it incessantly
You'll be hooked for life, never be the same
You will be addicted indefinitely, forever changed
Everybody's gonna see
Everyone will become aware
There's no escaping from the mystery
There is no way to avoid the enigma that is love
You're under the spell, under the power of love
You are under the enchantment and influence of love
So you're sitting in a restaurant
Imagine yourself in a dining establishment
And you feel so nonchalant
You are relaxed and unconcerned
When the waiter says "what'll it be"
As the server questions your order
You start to speak, then suddenly
You begin to respond, then abruptly
A pretty girl walks 'cross the floor
An attractive young woman passes by nearby
You ain't thinking 'bout food, no more
You are no longer preoccupied with your meal
The power of love is like a tidal wave
The strength of love is reminiscent of an overpowering wave
It can pick you up and knock you on the floor
Love can uplift you and bring you to your knees
Make you do the things you never done before
Compel you to engage in new experiences and actions
Don't imagine that you're free
Do not deceive yourself into believing you possess freedom
There's no escaping from reality
There is no way to elude the truth
You're under the spell, under the power of love
You are under the enchantment and influence of love
The power of love (power of love)
The strength of love (strength of love)
The power of love (power of love)
The strength of love (strength of love)
The power of love (power of love)
The strength of love (strength of love)
Lyrics Ā© MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW M. GOLD, GRAHAM KEITH GOULDMAN, ERIC STEWART
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@nashburnette
This was a really good 1981 single.
Just like "It Doesn't Matter At All"
from the previous year, it's a shame
they were both totally ignored here
in The U S. and failed to chart at all.
@deanladue3151
With US musical interests, its usually about the latest thing. By 1982 most of the bands that were so good in the 70s were pretty much ignored by the majority of the US audience.
@Scoutline
great, great, great. Keep making these videos, love them all.
@michelecl2266
J'adore š
@sonofmann2691
I love the desert effect , I mean dessert effect.
@caggt8141
This was not on the swedish release!!!!
@10ccFanClub
10cc have to the best of my knowledge never used cockney rhyming slang in any of their songs. In doing these videos, I get to listen to every line of every song very closely lots of times. He sings "bones". But thank you anyway