Power
Doobie Lyrics

The Doobie Brothers, John Hall, and James Taylor's song "Power" is an environmental anthem that urges people to seek power from natural sources rather than relying on atomic and nuclear energy. The lyrics speak of the need for the natural forces of the sun, wind, water, and fire, which provide sustainable power that the world can use without fear of environmental damage. The song encourages people to choose between the immediate gains of nuclear power and the long-term wellbeing of the planet and future generations.

The opening lines of the song, "Just give me the warm power of the sun, Give me the steady flow of a waterfall," reflect the longing for natural sources of energy that are renewable, sustainable and have little to no negative environmental impact. The song emphasizes the need to switch from nuclear power, which is being imposed at the expense of people's safety and the environment. "But won't you take all your atomic poison power away," is a call to end the harmful effects of atomic energy.

The song's chorus emphasizes the necessity of power in everyone's life, that it's what they need to stay alive and protected from the darkness and cold. However, the song's bridge urges "Everyone of us has to choose," reminding the listener that the path they take towards obtaining that power will affect not just them but the generations that follow.