Power of the Empire
Empire Cast Lyrics


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I wanna reign over my Empire like Caesar
I wanna walk over water and die like Jesus
I want a G5 Learjet fully loaded, all new features
It's easy to travel the world with a lifetime Visa

T-time of the essence
Hot damn it keep me focused (Keep me focused, keep me focused)
My mind is a weapon (Is a weapon)
I gotta keep it loaded (Keep it loaded, keep it loaded)

They all wanna see you
Whenever you make it
They all wanna come when
Your name in the papers
The more that you give 'em
The more that they taking
So you gotta remember
To cover the basics

(Power) for the power (For the power)
All for the power
(Power) for the power (For the power)
All for the power
Power (power) of the empire (For the power)
I'll do anything for the power
Of the empire, of the empire

Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)

I want everybody at attention (At attention)
You can call me Mr. Lyon
When I visit (When I visit)
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
'Cause I got the

T-time of the essence (Of the essence)
Hot damn it keep me focused (Keep me focused, keep me focused)
My mind is a weapon
I gotta keep it loaded (Keep it loaded, keep it loaded)

They all wanna see you
Whenever you make it
They all wanna come when
Your name in the papers
The more that you give 'em
The more that they taking
So you gotta remember
To cover the basics

(Power) for the power (For the power)
All for the power
(Power) for the power (For the power)
All for the power
Power (power) of the empire (For the power)
I'll do anything for the power
Of the empire, of the empire

Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)

I want everybody at attention (At attention)
You can call me Mr. Lyon (I'll do anything for the power)
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
'Cause I got the power

(Power) for the power (For the power)
All for the power
(Power) for the power (For the power)
All for the power
Power (power) of the empire (For the power)
I'll do anything for the power
(It's mine) Of the empire, of the empire

Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)

I want everybody at attention (At attention)
You can call me Mr. Lyon (I'll do anything for the power)
When I visit
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball




People never see me fall
'Cause I got the power

Overall Meaning

The song "Power of the Empire" by Empire Cast is a powerful and ambitious anthem that expresses the desire to achieve wealth, fame, and success at any cost. The lyrics focus on the hunger for power and the lengths people will go to attain it. The opening lines of the song refer to two iconic figures, Julius Caesar and Jesus Christ, symbolizing the desire to rule over one's dominion and have the ability to do extraordinary things. The rapper then references his desire for luxury and ease of travel, showing the materialistic side of his ambition. Throughout the song, the rapper's determination to succeed is evident in the repetition of the line "I'll do anything for the power."


The chorus reinforces the need for power and its effect on those who possess it. The line "They all wanna come when your name in the papers" suggests that fame and notoriety attract others, but the more success you have, the more people try to take advantage of you. The lyrics "The more that you give 'em, the more that they're taking" highlights the pressure and responsibility that come with power, encouraging one to "cover the basics" and remember what's most important. The chorus ends with the declaration that the rapper will do anything for the power of the empire, emphasizing the all-consuming nature of ambition and the willingness to sacrifice anything for success.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna reign over my Empire like Caesar
I want to have complete control over my empire, just like how Caesar had over Rome.


I wanna walk over water and die like Jesus
I want to have the power to do miraculous things, like how Jesus walked over water, and have the same level of impact even after death.


I want a G5 Learjet fully loaded, all new features
I want to experience the best luxuries in life, including a private jet that has all the latest features and amenities.


It's easy to travel the world with a lifetime Visa
If you have the necessary resources, it's effortless to go anywhere in the world with a lifetime visa.


T-time of the essence
Time is a critical factor that needs to be considered while pursuing power and success.


Hot damn it keep me focused (Keep me focused, keep me focused)
I need to be alert and concentrated to achieve my goals.


My mind is a weapon (Is a weapon)
My intellect and mental strength are powerful tools that I can use to accomplish anything.


I gotta keep it loaded (Keep it loaded, keep it loaded)
I need to keep my mind active and sharp, like how a weapon needs to be ready for use at any given moment.


They all wanna see you
Everyone wants to witness your success and prosperity.


Whenever you make it
Whenever you achieve something significant in life.


They all wanna come when
Everyone wants to be a part of your life when you're famous and successful.


Your name in the papers
When your name makes it to the media and headlines.


The more that you give 'em
The more you give to people, such as attention or material things.


The more that they taking
The more that they will ask for and demand from you.


So you gotta remember
Therefore, you need to keep in mind that giving too much could lead to exploitation and taking advantage.


To cover the basics
To stick to the fundamentals and not get caught up in the unnecessary distractions of fame and power.


(Power) for the power (For the power)
The song emphasizes the constant pursuit of power.


All for the power
Everything that the Empire Cast does, is for the pursuit and attainment of power.


Power (power) of the empire (For the power)
The song reminds us of the overwhelming power that comes with having an empire.


I'll do anything for the power
The lyrics suggest that there is nothing that the Empire Cast wouldn't do in the pursuit of power.


Lie, cheat, steal, fight
The song implies that the Empire Cast is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain their power, even if it means being unethical or immoral.


Just to get home for the night
To end each day feeling accomplished and powerful.


I want everybody at attention (At attention)
The Empire Cast desires to have the full attention and respect of everyone around them.


You can call me Mr. Lyon
The Empire Cast wants to be referred to with respect and authority.


If money is the root to all evil
The lyrics reference the famous saying, insinuating that the love of money can lead to immoral behavior.


You can see me ball
The Empire Cast wants to showcase their wealth and status.


People never see me fall
Others should perceive the Empire Cast as invincible and above failure.


'Cause I got the power
The Empire Cast believes that their power is the reason why they cannot be defeated or brought down.




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Written by: Timothy Mosley, James Washington

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Burak Sevinç

Lyrics:

I wanna reign over my Empire like Caesar
I wanna walk over water and die like Jesus
I want a G5 Learjet fully loaded, all new features
It's easy to travel the world with a lifetime Visa

T-t-time of the essence
Hot damn it keep me focused
(Keep me focused, keep me focused)
My mind is a weapon
(Is a weapon)
I gotta keep it loaded
(Keep it loaded, keep it loaded)

They all wanna see you
Whenever you make it
They all wanna come when
Your name in the papers
The more that you give 'em
The more that they taking
So you gotta remember
To cover the basics

Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power of the empire
For the power, of the empire
I'll do anything for the power
Of the empire, of the empire

Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)

I want everybody at attention
You can call me Mr. Lyon
When I visit, When I visit
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
Cause I got the power

T-t-time of the essence
Hot damn it keep me focused
(Keep me focused, keep me focused)
My mind is a weapon
I gotta keep it loaded
(Keep it loaded, keep it loaded)

They all wanna see you
Whenever you make it
They all wanna come when
Your name in the papers
The more that you give 'em
The more that they taking
So you gotta remember
To cover the basics

Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power of the empire
For the power
I'll do anything for the power
Of the empire, of the empire

Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)

I want everybody at attention
You can call me Mr. Lyon
When I visit, when I visit
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
Cause I got the power

Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power of the empire
For the power
I'll do anything for the power
(It's mine)
Of the empire, of the empire

Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)

I want everybody at attention
You can call me Mr. Lyon
When I visit, when I visit
(I'll do anything for the power)
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
Cause I got the power



Annabelle Benie

I wanna reign over my Empire like Caesar
I wanna walk over water and die like Jesus
I want a G5 Learjet fully loaded, all new features
It's easy to travel the world with a lifetime Visa
T-time of the essence
Hot damn it keep me focused (Keep me focused, keep me focused)
My mind is a weapon (Is a weapon)
I gotta keep it loaded (Keep it loaded, keep it loaded)
They all wanna see you
Whenever you make it
They all wanna come when
Your name in the papers
The more that you give 'em
The more that they taking
So you gotta remember
To cover the basics
All for the power
(Power) for the power (For the power)
All for the power
Power (power) of the empire (For the power)
I'll do anything for the power
Of the empire, of the empire
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
I want everybody at attention (At attention)
You can call me Mr. Lyon
When I visit (When I visit)
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
'Cause I got the
T-time of the essence (Of the essence)
Hot damn it keep me focused (Keep me focused, keep me focused)
My mind is a weapon
I gotta keep it loaded (Keep it loaded, keep it loaded)
They all wanna see you
Whenever you make it
They all wanna come when
Your name in the papers
The more that you give 'em
The more that they taking
So you gotta remember
To cover the basics
All for the power
(Power) for the power (For the power)
All for the power
Power (power) of the empire (For the power)
I'll do anything for the power
Of the empire, of the empire
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
I want everybody at attention (At attention)
You can call me Mr. Lyon (I'll do anything for the power)
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
'Cause I got the power
All for the power
(Power) for the power (For the power)
All for the power
Power (power) of the empire (For the power)
I'll do anything for the power
(It's mine) Of the empire, of the empire
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
I want everybody at attention (At attention)
You can call me Mr. Lyon (I'll do anything for the power)
When I visit
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
'Cause I got the power



All comments from YouTube:

Burak Sevinç

Lyrics:

I wanna reign over my Empire like Caesar
I wanna walk over water and die like Jesus
I want a G5 Learjet fully loaded, all new features
It's easy to travel the world with a lifetime Visa

T-t-time of the essence
Hot damn it keep me focused
(Keep me focused, keep me focused)
My mind is a weapon
(Is a weapon)
I gotta keep it loaded
(Keep it loaded, keep it loaded)

They all wanna see you
Whenever you make it
They all wanna come when
Your name in the papers
The more that you give 'em
The more that they taking
So you gotta remember
To cover the basics

Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power of the empire
For the power, of the empire
I'll do anything for the power
Of the empire, of the empire

Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)

I want everybody at attention
You can call me Mr. Lyon
When I visit, When I visit
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
Cause I got the power

T-t-time of the essence
Hot damn it keep me focused
(Keep me focused, keep me focused)
My mind is a weapon
I gotta keep it loaded
(Keep it loaded, keep it loaded)

They all wanna see you
Whenever you make it
They all wanna come when
Your name in the papers
The more that you give 'em
The more that they taking
So you gotta remember
To cover the basics

Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power of the empire
For the power
I'll do anything for the power
Of the empire, of the empire

Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)

I want everybody at attention
You can call me Mr. Lyon
When I visit, when I visit
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
Cause I got the power

Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power, for the power
Power, all for the power
Power of the empire
For the power
I'll do anything for the power
(It's mine)
Of the empire, of the empire

Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)
Lie, cheat, steal, fight
Just to get home for the night
(I'll do anything for the power)

I want everybody at attention
You can call me Mr. Lyon
When I visit, when I visit
(I'll do anything for the power)
If money is the root to all evil
You can see me ball
People never see me fall
Cause I got the power

Hopeful Heart

Wow love this song

Ashton Best

Don't have anything can. From the store bsiop. Fsks

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Fortified

This track has epic written all over it! No question, one of the best songs on Empire.

Polasevsky Burkaz

And the Battle Cry :)

Regina Hawkes

97uh

Cam Pocolipze07

Fortified True

bryan adams

oh yse it is a best song of empire

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NMEMITV

As I predicted, they played this song on last night's episode. Hakeem performed this song right before he unveiled the new Empire logo bearing his face instead of his father's face. I know that this song would be played once Hakeem got control of the Empire. This is is one of the best songs he did on Empire & the song itself has a divide & conquer vibe to it. This is Hakeem's theme song of music domination.

beautifull407

you cant help but feel powerful when you listen to the chorus....

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