The group's debut single, titled "Relax", was famously banned by the BBC and subsequently topped the U.K. singles chart for five weeks, enjoying prolonged chart success throughout 1984. Following the phenomenal follow-up success of "Two Tribes" and "The Power of Love", the latter being an emotional ballad experiencing seasonal resurgence over the years, FGTH became only the second act in the history of the UK charts to reach number one with their first three singles.
Things began to unravel in 1985 when their fourth single, "Welcome To The Pleasuredome", stalled at number two (success that many other groups would deeply envy, but they faced massive expectations). Their second (and final album), called 'Liverpool', took over a year to complete, reportedly at huge expense. The lead-off single, "Rage Hard", peaked at number four, and it was clear that the public had began to move on. 'Liverpool' sold poorly, despite critical acclaim and underground song plays, and conflict between lead singer Holly Johnson and the rest of the band led to an acrimonious split.
Johnson embarked on an initially successful solo career, but he quickly spiraled into obscurity. The rest of the band broke up completely after several attempts to recruit a new lead singer. Nonetheless, the group had proved hugely influential. Their three number one singles have been extensively remixed and repackaged over the years, and, despite their limited back catalogue, the band is generally seen as being one of the defining moments of the eighties. Numerous new wave and post-punk music revivalists look back to their aggressive yet stylish sound as an inspiration. The band is also known today for having a hit video game based around them for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and Commodore 64, giving them an interesting spot in video gaming history.
Power of Love
Frankie Goes to Hollywood Lyrics
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Keep the vampires from your door
I, feels like fire
I'm so in love with you
Dreams are like angels
They keep bad at bay, bad at bay
Love is the light
I'm so in love with you
Purge the soul
Make love your goal
The power of love
A force from above
Cleaning my soul
Flame on burn desire
Love with tongues of fire
Purge the soul
Make love your goal
I'll protect you from the hooded claw
Keep the vampires from your door
When the chips are down
I'll be around with my undying
Death defying love for you
Envy will hurt itself
Let yourself be beautiful
Sparkling love, flowers and pearls and pretty girls
Love is like an energy
Rushin' in, rushin' inside of me, yeah
The power of love
A force from above
Cleaning my soul
Flame on burn desire
Love with tongues of fire
Purge the soul
Make love your goal
This time we go sublime
Lovers entwine, divine divine
Love is danger, love is pleasure
Love is pure, the only treasure
I'm so in love with you
Purge the soul
Make love your goal
The power of love
A force from above
Cleaning my soul
The power of love
A force from above
A sky-scraping dove
Flame on burn desire
Love with tongues of fire
Purge the soul
Make love your goal
I'll protect you from the hooded claw
Keep the vampires from your door
In the song "The Power of Love" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, the singer promises to protect and love his partner, keeping them safe from harm. He describes his love as a force from above that can clean the soul and scare away darkness. The lyrics use metaphors, such as vampires and the hooded claw, to symbolize the dangers of the world that the singer wants to keep his beloved away from. He also refers to love as a transformative force that can purge the soul and make it pure.
The chorus emphasizes the power of love as a force that can burn like flames and speak in tongues of fire. The singer urges people to make love their goal, suggesting that it is the ultimate purpose and treasure in life. He acknowledges that love is not always easy and can be dangerous and pleasurable at the same time. Finally, he reassures his partner that he will always be there for them with his undying, death-defying love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll protect you from the hooded claw
I will guard you from danger and peril.
Keep the vampires from your door
I will prevent malevolent beings from causing you harm.
I, feels like fire
My passion and devotion for you are overwhelming.
I'm so in love with you
My feelings for you are intense and deep-seated.
Dreams are like angels
Your aspirations can guide and protect you.
They keep bad at bay, bad at bay
Your positive thoughts and goals are powerful enough to keep negativity at bay.
Love is the light
Love serves as a beacon of hope and positivity.
Scaring darkness away, yeah
Love has the power to dispel negativity and darkness from your life.
Purge the soul
Cleanse your innermost being of negativity and toxicity.
Make love your goal
Prioritize love above all else in your life.
The power of love
Love is an immensely potent force.
A force from above
Love is a divine and ethereal power.
Cleaning my soul
Love has the ability to cleanse and heal the inner self.
Flame on burn desire
The fire of love burns within us, driving our passions and desires.
Love with tongues of fire
The fervor and intensity of love are unmistakable and all-consuming.
This time we go sublime
This moment marks the pinnacle of our love.
Lovers entwine, divine divine
We embrace each other in an intensely spiritual and profound manner.
Love is danger, love is pleasure
Love can be both exhilarating and risky.
Love is pure, the only treasure
Love is the most valuable and precious thing in this world.
The power of love
Love's potency and influence.
A sky-scraping dove
A soaring symbol of freedom and peace.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Rudy Amado Perez, Holly Johnson, Peter Francis Michael Gill, Brian Philip Nash, Mark William O'Toole
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leonaesposito5284
I just got home from
Watching the movie.
All of us Strangers...
The final scene was
Heartbreaking...
And this song..
The Power of Love...
Was just so beautiful...I cried
All the way home.
Wow the whole movie and song together..
A MASTERPEICE.
❤❤❤❤❤thankyou you awsome people.
Xxxx
@tiefkultur668
After seeing the last Scene of "All of us strangers" I am not able to listen to this song without crying anymore ...
@wch966
Same here, saw All of Us Strangers last night!
Having this song at the end scenes pulls at the heartstrings…brings tears to my eyes thinking about my departed mother and sister!!! 😢❤😢
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@nicolareynolds4685
Same! The most beautiful film!
@freemangriffin4953
My favorite movie of 2023! Just so beautiful and the use of this song - oh my!!!! "ugly crying" but it's cathartic!
@mackielunkey2205
“Can you put the record on?”
"What would you like?"
“You choose.”
@cuchelo1
Sobbing.
@Destiny93134
😢😢😢😢😢
@seviakb
STOP😭😭😭