Brian suggested it'd be funny if they were Draco and the Malfoys, considering their friends Joe and Paul were Harry and the Potters, and that's how Draco and the Malfoys started.
They helped spin many other Harry Potter themed bands.
They perform at libraries, educational institutions, book stores and clubs around the United States and Canada singing songs about JK Rowling's beloved Harry Potter stories from the perspective of Harry's school-aged antagonist, Draco Malfoy.
Their mission is to work (often with their friends Harry & The Potters) to celebrate reading and literature through rock & roll music.
The Power of Love
Draco and the Malfoys Lyrics
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You know that I hate you
You're always thinking that you are better than me
I know about your "weapon"
You think I ain't got one
Well, I got your weapon
Yeah, the power of love
"What's this guy saying?
He don't love nobody
No, Draco's always hating."
Well, I'm here to tell you
That that ain't true
I can love stronger and better than you
'Cause I love my mom
I love my dad, too
We all love Lord Voldemort
And we all hate you
I love my mom
I love my dad, too
We all love Lord Voldemort
And we love to hate you
(Bridge)
Now…
It's time…
To break down
(Cowbell x16)
I love my mom
I love my dad, too
We all love Lord Voldemort
And we all hate you
I love my mom
I love my dad, too
We all love Lord Voldemort
And we all hate you
I love my mom
(I love my mom)
I love my dad, too
(I love my dad, too)
We all love Lord Voldemort
(We all love Lord Voldemort)
And we all hate you
(And we all hate you)
I love my mom
(I love my mom)
I love my dad, too
(I love my dad, too)
We all love Lord Voldemort
(We all love Lord Voldemort)
And we all hate you
(And we all hate you)…
[Repeat until fade]
The lyrics to "The Power of Love" by Draco and the Malfoys are a satirical take on the rivalry between Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy. The song starts with a direct jab at Harry, as Draco proclaims his hatred for him and accuses him of thinking he's better. However, Draco flips the script by revealing that he has a weapon of his own - the power of love. He goes on to explain that his love is stronger and better than Harry's, citing his love for his mother, father, and their shared allegiance to Lord Voldemort as evidence. The chorus repeats these sentiments, with the addition of a cowbell breakdown.
The lyrics are tongue-in-cheek and meant to be humorous. In the Harry Potter series, both Harry and Draco are shown to be flawed characters with their own strengths and weaknesses. "The Power of Love" takes these flaws and exaggerates them for comedic effect.
Line by Line Meaning
Harry Potter
Referring to the overall rivalry he has with Harry.
You know that I hate you
Draco expressing his hatred for Harry.
You're always thinking that you are better than me
Draco feeling inferior to Harry and his perceived arrogance.
I know about your "weapon"
Referring to Harry's magical abilities.
You think I ain't got one
Draco has his own magical abilities.
Well, I got your weapon
Draco believes he has the ultimate power of magic: love.
Yeah, the power of love
Draco believes that loving Voldemort and his parents is his ultimate source of power.
I know you're thinking,
Draco acknowledging Harry's confusion.
"What's this guy saying?
Wondering what Draco is trying to express.
He don't love nobody
Harry believes Draco is incapable of love.
No, Draco's always hating."
Believing Draco is consumed by hatred.
Well, I'm here to tell you
Draco is here to clarify Harry's misconception of him.
That that ain't true
Draco is capable of love.
I can love stronger and better than you
Draco believes his love for Voldemort and his parents is stronger than any love Harry can possess.
'Cause I love my mom
Draco expressing his love for his mother.
I love my dad, too
Draco expressing his love for his father.
We all love Lord Voldemort
Draco and his family have pledged their allegiance to the dark wizard Voldemort.
And we all hate you
The Malfoy family has an intense hatred of Harry.
Now...
Transitioning into the bridge of the song.
It's time...
Building suspense for the next portion of the song.
To break down
The song is about to become more intense.
I love my mom
Repeating the previous sentiments of loving his mother.
I love my dad, too
Repeating the previous sentiments of loving his father.
We all love Lord Voldemort
Repeating the sentiments of allegiance to Voldemort.
And we all hate you
Repeating the sentiments of hatred toward Harry.
I love my mom
Continuing to repeat the same sentiments of love for his mother.
I love my dad, too
Continuing to repeat the same sentiments of love for his father.
We all love Lord Voldemort
Continuing to repeat the same sentiments of allegiance to Voldemort.
And we all hate you
Continuing to repeat the same sentiments of hatred toward Harry.
Repeat until fade
The song continues to repeat the same sentiments until the track fades out.
Contributed by Lila Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.