The Power of Love
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics


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The power of love is a curious thing
Make a one man weep, make another man sing
Change a heart to a little white dove
More than a feeling, that's the power of love

Tougher than diamonds, whips like cream
Stronger and harder than a bad girls dream
Make a bad one good, mmm make a wrong right
Power of love will keep you home at night

Don't need money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life
That's the power of love
That's the power of love

First time you feed it might make you sad
Next time you feed it might make you mad
But you'll be glad baby when you've found
That's the power that makes the world go round

Don't need money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life

They say that all in love is fair
Yeah but you don't care
But you know what to do
When it gets hold of you
And with a little help from above
You feel the power of love
You feel the power of love
Can you feel it?

Don't take money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
You won't feel it until you feel
You feel the power, feel the power of love
That's the power, that's the power of love
You feel the power of love




You feel the power of love
You feel the power of love

Overall Meaning

The Power of Love is a song that talks about the mysterious and inexplicable nature of love. The lyrics describe how love has the ability to make a person feel a wide range of emotions, from sadness to anger to happiness. The power of love is so strong that it can change someone's heart, making it as gentle as a dove. It is a feeling that cannot be matched by anything else, not even money, fame or power. The song's message is that love is an undeniable force that has the power to transform people's lives.


The lyrics also describe how the power of love can be tough and cruel at times, but in the end, it has the ability to save lives. The song suggests that love is a force that is everywhere, that it makes the world go round, and that it is something that can grab hold of people, even against their will. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of love and the incredible power it can have over our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

The power of love is a curious thing
Love holds a mysterious and unusual quality that captivates and intrigues us.


Make a one man weep, make another man sing
Love has the ability to elicit emotional reactions from individuals, both positive and negative.


Change a heart to a little white dove
Love has transformative powers, turning individuals from one state to something pure, gentle and peaceful.


More than a feeling, that's the power of love
Love is more than just an emotion, it holds great tangible power as well.


Tougher than diamonds, whips like cream
The force of love is incredibly strong, yet can also be soft and indulgent like cream.


Stronger and harder than a bad girls dream
Love is so powerful that it surpasses even the wildest and most intense dreams of anyone, regardless of how wicked or daunting.


Make a bad one good, mmm make a wrong right
Love can redeem and rectify negative behavior or mistakes, bringing light to something that was once awful or misguided.


Power of love will keep you home at night
Love has a comforting effect that provides safety and security, letting you feel safe in your own surroundings.


Don't need money, don't take fame
Love is powerful enough to exist on its own without any external influences or material objects.


It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
The force of love can be intense or painful and can take over a person’s life suddenly and mercilessly.


But it might just save your life
Even though it can be tough, love has the ability to save a person’s life in ways they never thought possible.


They say that all in love is fair
There is a commonality in the belief that love is a balanced and equal experience for all parties involved.


But you know what to do
Regardless of the fairness or equality of love, individuals still have their own unique response to it.


When it gets hold of you
Once love takes root in someone, it becomes all-consuming and holds complete control over their heart and mind.


And with a little help from above
Love can feel other-worldly in its power and presence, often feeling like it's helps coming from above.


You feel the power of love
The impact of love is tangible, and one can feel it to their very core.


Can you feel it?
The song invites the listener to consider their own experiences with love and how they might relate to the power described in the lyrics.


Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
Reiterating the earlier sentiment, love is an unstoppable and resilient force.


You won't feel it until you feel
Despite its power, love is difficult to describe or express until you experience it for yourself.


You feel the power, feel the power of love
Once you feel the force of love, it becomes clear how transformative and all-consuming its power can be.


That's the power, that's the power of love
The song ends with a strong assertion about the immense power and importance of love as an experience and force in the world.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Huey Lewis, Chris Hayes, John Colla

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@rbaixdahmani9806

@@audiodood , alors ! La date de la sortie de la musique de film :
1976 , 1978 ou 1980 ?
Pas 1985 , en tous cas






Then ! The release date of the film soundtrack:
1976, 1978 or 1980?
Not 1985, anyway



@justmeonthebeach

The power of love is a curious thing
Make a one man weep, make another man sing
Change a hawk to a little white dove
More than a feeling, that's the power of love
Tougher than diamonds, rich like cream
Stronger and harder than a bad girl's dream
Make a bad one good, make a wrong one right
Power of love will keep you home at night
You don't need money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life
That's the power of love
That's the power of love
First time you feel it, it might make you sad
Next time you feel it, it might make you mad
But do be glad baby when you've found
That's the power makes the world go 'round
And it don't take money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden, it can be cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life
They say that all in love is fair
Yeah, but you don't care
But you know what to do (to do)
When it gets hold of you
And with a little help from above
You feel the power of love
You feel the power of love
Can you feel it
Mmm-hmmm
It don't take money and it don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
You won't feel nothin' till you feel
You feel the power
Just feel the power of love
That's the power
That's the power of love
You feel the power of love
You feel the power of love
Feel the power of love



@dureteheiral1793

well, should the collapse of Soviet Union thus Warsaw Pact simply not happening...
the constant and real threat of open nuclear weapons exchange between the Commie block vs NATO...
the constant and real threat of open military confrontation between two opposing blocks..
that was what made the 1980s...

the nuance and romanticism of the 80s would be still lives on... up to this very day...

IMHO,... no one really wants to live in that dark gloomy bleak of an era...
not with all those Heaven's shinigami breathing down ones neck...



@legendarybelt

Opens door of a sport car & let strangers enter

Doc : "Don't touch anything"

Leaves car alone to strangers thinking they'll listen to him

Stranger touches everything

Doc : 𝘰𝘩 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘵...



All comments from YouTube:

@ikuep

Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop, Ghostbusters, Footloose, Dirty Dancing, Rocky, and of course this masterpiece, just to mention a few....Am I wrong to say 80s soundtracks are best ever?

@jerryperry1788

Masterpiece is always a masterpiece :)

@joedzny

don't forget short circuit, Goonies, space balls, Revenge of the nerds, Karate kid and Indiana Jones just to name a few!!! But I love this soundtrack!!

@tylersargent969

should have had a song in ferris bullers day off as well same for weird science

@steveespinola7652

No you are not wrong and as someone as said: A MASTERPIECE IS A MASTERPIECE.

@m1garandm155

living in the past ….will kill your present and your future...it is just a bad temptation

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@alexmancunian7774

1980 people: the future will be awesome
2020 people: I want to go back to the 80s

@herpderp7264

1980s - “man I can’t wait for 2020. Flying cars, a colony on the moon and hover boards
2020s - “76 genders exist, mumble rap is top of the charts month after month and everyone wants to go back and live in the 80s”

@deletvero319

I MISS LATE 70'

@LowgaenSchmidt

Bout to do just that with my high school music students. We put on a dinner show every year with pop music, and our theme is the 80s. The kids are dressing up in 80s style clothes, performing 80s music, I'm even going to far as to be Doc Brown.

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