The Power
Cher Lyrics


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The king is crying from his throne
He had a queen but now she's gone
What is the magic that we seek
The mighty strong to mighty weak

Every good girl hears it,
Every bad boy fears it
No matter what I see,
I believe, I believe

[Chorus]
The power touches me,
The power sets us free
The power holds my hand,
The power drives me crazy

The flowers grows an old man dies
And through it all we still survive
A poor man dreams but no one hears
Ain't nothing changed much through the years

Every bad day needs it,
Every good day breeds it
No matter how it feels when it's real
You know it's real
It's stronger than anybody
Any man has ever made

The power touches me,
The power helps us see
The power holds my hand, yeah
The power drives me crazy

It won't take long to understand
Just how lucky I am
Hey, hey open up your eyes and see
It won't take long to understand
Just how lucky I am

Every good boy needs it,
Every bad girl breeds it
No matter how I feel
Oh...when it's real
You know it's real
It's stronger than anybody
Any man has ever made

[Chorus: x2]

The power, the power, the power
If I believe in you and me
Do we believe that
The power's gonna be alright
In just my mind, yeah, yeah
In the power, the power of love




I believe in the power,
The power of love baby

Overall Meaning

The song "The Power" by Cher talks about the undeniable force that the power of love holds. The opening lines describe a king who is crying from his throne because he has lost his queen, portraying the vulnerability of even the strongest people when love is involved. The song then questions what this magic that we seek is, alluding to the universal concept of finding true love. The chorus emphasizes the power of love and how it touches, sets free, holds hands, and drives one crazy. The lyrics mention that every good girl hears it, and every bad boy fears it, indicating that love is a force that affects everyone.


The second verse talks about the duality of life and how, no matter what happens, we still manage to survive. People dream and hope, but sometimes it seems that no one hears their voice. The lyrics repeat the idea that every bad day needs the power of love and that every good day breeds it. The chorus repeats the idea of the strength of love and how it helps us see and drives us crazy. The song ends by stating that the power of love is stronger than anything that any man has ever made.


Overall, the song paints a picture of the immense power that love holds and how it affects everyone. It highlights the vulnerability of even the strongest people when it comes to love and asks us to believe in its power.


Line by Line Meaning

The king is crying from his throne
Despite being powerful, the king is feeling emotional distress and sadness.


He had a queen but now she's gone
The king has lost his queen, and it has left him devastated and alone.


What is the magic that we seek
We all have a desire to experience something remarkable or enchanting.


The mighty strong to mighty weak
No matter how mighty or powerful one may be, they can also experience moments of weakness.


Every good girl hears it,
All girls, no matter their moral character, can hear the power's call.


Every bad boy fears it
Bad boys can feel intimidated and frightened by the power.


No matter what I see,
No matter what happens, the singer chooses to believe in the power.


I believe, I believe
The singer has complete faith in the power.


The power touches me,
The power has a significant impact on the singer.


The power sets us free
The power allows individuals to experience a sense of liberation.


The power holds my hand,
The power offers comfort and support to the singer.


The power drives me crazy
The power has an immense effect on the singer, causing them to feel somewhat insane.


The flowers grows an old man dies
Life and death are part of a cycle, and it is just natural.


And through it all we still survive
People go through numerous challenges, but we still continue to endure.


A poor man dreams but no one hears
The dreams and wishes of the underprivileged can go unnoticed and unheard.


Ain't nothing changed much through the years
Even though time passes, some things remain essentially the same.


Every bad day needs it,
When experiencing challenging days, we need the power to help us push through.


Every good day breeds it
Good days can offer an environment where the power is more prominent.


No matter how it feels when it's real
Even when the power is challenging, it is still genuine.


You know it's real
The power is an undeniable force.


It's stronger than anybody
The power is far more substantial than any mere human.


Any man has ever made
It is beyond the creative aptitude of any man or woman.


It won't take long to understand
It is relatively easy to recognize the power's impact.


Just how lucky I am
The singer is continuously grateful and feels fortunate.


Hey, hey open up your eyes and see
The singer advises us to pay attention to the power's presence in our lives.


The power helps us see
The power offers clarity and insight.


Every good boy needs it,
Regardless of gender, everyone requires the power.


Every bad girl breeds it
Even individuals who may be deemed morally suspect can experience the power's influence.


Oh...when it's real
The power's authenticity is essential.


It won't take long to understand
It is relatively easy to recognize the power's impact.


It's stronger than anybody
The power is a mightier force than humankind.


Any man has ever made
The power is beyond the creative capacity of any human.


If I believe in you and me
When we have faith in ourselves and others, we can experience the power.


Do we believe that
Do we possess enough faith to believe in the power?


The power's gonna be alright
The power gives us a sense of security and everything will be OK.


In just my mind, yeah, yeah
It's a personal and mental experience


In the power, the power of love
The power comes from the possibility of love.


I believe in the power,
The singer believes in the capacity of the power.


The power of love baby
The power is derived from love.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS THEADORE CLAYTON, GARY HUDGINS, SEAN STAFFORD SPENCER

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