"The Power of Love" followed its two predecessors, "Relax" and "Two Tribes", to the top of the UK singles chart, scoring the band an early December number-one, being pipped at the post by Band Aid for Christmas chart topper.
To commemorate the Christmas release, Godley & Creme directed a nativity themed video for the single, and the artwork for the single also used traditional Christian iconography. The original showing of the video on The Tube featured the nativity occupying the whole screen, however the borders of band members were added for later showings due to pressure from UK broadcasters.
The 12" mix of the song featured actor Chris Barrie's aping DJ Mike Read's banning of the single "Relax".
The single also featured a Christmas message from the band, entitled "Holier Than Thou".
On the cover it is reproduced the Assunta by Titian, a XVI century painting in the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari of Venice.
Holly Johnson, former singer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, recorded his own version of "The Power of Love" which was released on his 1999 album Soulstream and was released as a single which made #56 in the UK. The single stayed in the charts for 2 weeks. A music video was created for the track although it is somewhat of a collectors item today.
The 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
The lyrics to "The Power Of Love" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood refer to the power of love as a force that can protect us from evil and darkness. The first two lines, "I'll protect you from the hooded claw, keep the vampires from your door," suggest that the love the singer has for their partner is enough to keep them safe from harm. The next verse, "Dreams are like angels, they keep bad at bay, bad at bay, love is the light, scaring darkness away, yeah," reinforces this idea by comparing love to a light that can scare away darkness and negative energy.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of love as a spiritual force, with the lyrics "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." The idea is that love can cleanse and purify our souls, and that by focusing on love as a goal, we can achieve a greater sense of peace and happiness.
The final verse of the song suggests that love is not just about protection and purification, but also about pleasure and ecstasy. "This time we go sublime, lovers entwine, divine divine, love is danger, love is pleasure, love is pure, the only treasure," suggests that love can bring us to a higher state of being, where we experience pleasure, ecstasy, and a sense of the divine.
Overall, "The Power Of Love" is a celebration of the transformative power of love, both as a force that can protect us from harm and as a source of spiritual and emotional fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll protect you from the hooded claw
I will watch over you and make sure that you do not fall prey to danger.
Keep the vampires from your door
I will ensure that you do not get influenced by evil elements.
I, feels like fire
My emotions are strong and intense.
I'm so in love with you
I have strong and deep feelings of affection towards you.
Dreams are like angels
Our aspirations give us hope and help us combat negativity.
They keep bad at bay, bad at bay
Our dreams help us keep negativity and bad influences away from our lives.
Love is the light
Love guides us towards positivity and hope.
Scaring darkness away, yeah
Love helps us conquer our fears and illuminates our path.
Purge the soul
Eliminate negative feelings and thoughts from your mind.
Make love your goal
Set your aim to spread love and positivity around you.
The power of love
Love has incredible strength and ability to achieve the impossible.
A force from above
Love is a divine blessing from a higher power.
Cleaning my soul
Love purifies my thoughts and feelings.
Flame on burn desire
Intensify your passion and desire with fervor.
Love with tongues of fire
Express your love with passion and intensity.
This time we go sublime
Let us surpass our previous achievements and aim for sublimity.
Lovers entwine, divine divine
As we fall in love, we become intertwined in a divine and pure relationship.
Love is danger, love is pleasure
Love can be risky and dangerous, but it also brings immense joy and happiness.
Love is pure, the only treasure
True love is the most valuable and precious emotion one can experience.
A sky-scraping dove
A symbol of love rising high above all negativity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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😭😭😭