Power
Elton John & Little Richard Lyrics
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I have walked in the darkness too
Felt a red sun, the living proof
Washed my hands in the honest truth
I have carried this weight time after time
I have bettered the dumb and the blind
I've seen dignity fail and colors run
And we walk, yes we walk
And we walk with the power every day
Never letting the light slip away
Reaching out, reaching in
Touching truth and touching skin
Never letting the light slip away
And we walk with the power every day
If my faith is a fire then burn baby burn
We've held fire long enough to learn
Heat beneath hope is a healing light
Kept alive by the flames of night
Walk tall in the power day after day
Never, never, never lose sight of the way
See the dawn come and the dusk hang
See the power rise from an open hand
The first verse of Elton John's song "The Power" deals with the idea of self-examination and introspection. The singer of the song admits to having "sold" himself "through and through" and having "walked in the darkness too." He acknowledges that he has experienced difficult times and has faced challenges, symbolized by the "red sun" he has encountered. He has also tried to be truthful with himself and "washed [his] hands in the honest truth."
The second verse of the song seems to touch on larger themes, particularly those of justice and the struggle against oppression. The singer has "carried this weight time after time" and has tried to help others, particularly those who are "dumb and blind." Despite this, he has also seen examples of injustice and oppression, particularly when those in power use violence to silence voices of dissent.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of walking with "power" every day and never letting the "light" slip away. This can be interpreted in a number of ways; it may refer to a personal sense of strength and resilience, or to a collective sense of community or purpose. The bridge of the song emphasizes the idea of having faith in oneself and in the future, even in the face of difficulties. Overall, "The Power" seems to be a song about resilience, optimism, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
I have sold myself through and through
I have fully committed to my actions
I have walked in the darkness too
I have made mistakes and experienced difficult times
Felt a red sun, the living proof
Experienced the harshness and reality of life
Washed my hands in the honest truth
Acknowledged my actions and learned from them
I have carried this weight time after time
I have dealt with burdens and difficult situations repeatedly
I have bettered the dumb and the blind
I have helped those who are struggling or unaware
I've seen dignity fail and colors run
I have witnessed people losing their pride and originality
Seen justice denied by the voice of a gun
I have experienced oppression and unfairness
And we walk, yes we walk
We continue to move forward and progress
And we walk with the power every day
We approach each day with strength and determination
Never letting the light slip away
We strive to maintain positivity and hope
Reaching out, reaching in
We connect with both ourselves and others
Touching truth and touching skin
We engage in honest and meaningful experiences
If my faith is a fire then burn baby burn
I am passionate and committed to my beliefs
We've held fire long enough to learn
We have taken time to understand and grow
Heat beneath hope is a healing light
Hope can help us heal and overcome challenges
Kept alive by the flames of night
We can find strength in difficult times
Walk tall in the power day after day
We carry ourselves with confidence and resilience
Never, never, never lose sight of the way
We remain focused on our goals
See the dawn come and the dusk hang
We witness the beauty and changes of nature
See the power rise from an open hand
We can find strength and influence in our own actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT JOHN, WARREN KING, NORM NARDINI, FRANK ZURI
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@JacobElyachar
I wished Elton and Little Richard did a press blitz with this amazing song!
@3chorddave352
Fun Fact...this song is featured in the film "Green Fingers", a film about English inmates who reform themselves thru gardening.
@Garrettk41
A compelling and energetic duet between two of the kings of the rock n' roll keyboard. Thanks for sharing.
@RonnieFriend
Cool. UR welcome!
@volgg
Rest in Power Little Richard! the father of Rock and Roll!!
@bigdancd
Incredible duet with Little Richard. Who ever thought that this would happen??? Love it!
@sefusolace410
I never was a big Elton John fan. I enjoy some of his music, but this is a great song with the ORIGINAL KING! RIP LITTLE RICHARD! 🌹🌹🌹
@rodrigoraulsuarez
Awesome duet! Sad to say goodbye to the very great Little Richard.
@asylantimigranti8843
Geiler Film, geiler Song zum Film ‼👍🏻
@allenfownes7125
This was Elton's idol from his teenage years - so Im sure a dream come true for him to sing with Little Richard. Richard was very religious, Elton not in the conventional sense - but the music is indeed the power!