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 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, mmh make a wrong-one 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 feel it might make you sad
Next time you feel it might make you mad
But you'll be glad baby when you're found
That's the power that 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
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? (hmm hmm)

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 nothin' 'til 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
Feel the power of love

Overall Meaning

The song "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis is a lyrically complex song that delves deep into the inner workings of the power of love. The first verse of the song points out that love is a curious thing that can make one man weep while another man sings. The second line alludes to the universal power of love to change the hawkishness in people, metaphorically represented by the description, 'Change a hawk to a little white dove.' The third line emphasizes that the power of love is more than a feeling.


In the second verse, the artist continues to describe love as a powerful force that is tougher than diamonds, richer than cream, and stronger than a bad girl's dream. He suggests that love can transform individuals into better versions of themselves, making good what was once wrong. He reiterates that love is a force that can keep one home at night.


Line by Line Meaning

The power of love is a curious thing
Love is such an interesting and fascinating experience


Make a one man weep, make another man sing
Love can make one person sad and emotional, while making another feel happy and joyous


Change a hawk to a little white dove
Love can transform something fearsome and dangerous into something peaceful and harmless


More than a feeling, that's the power of love
Love is not just an emotion, it's an incredibly influential force


Tougher than diamonds, rich like cream
Love is stronger and more durable than diamonds, and can make one feel rich and fulfilled


Stronger and harder than a bad girl's dream
Love is more robust and mighty than the wildest dreams of even the most villainous person


Make a bad one good, mmh make a wrong-one right
Love has the power to turn a bad person into a good one and to rectify their poor decisions


Power of love will keep you home at night
Love is a strong enough force to make one want to stay home and be with their loved one at night


Don't need money, don't take fame
Love doesn't require money or fame to thrive


Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Love is something that can be experienced by anyone, regardless of their financial status


It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
Love can be intense and surprising, and can also be hurtful and painful at times


But it might just save your life
Despite its challenges, love can be incredibly fulfilling and life-saving


First time you feel it might make you sad
The first time one experiences love, it may come with a feeling of sadness


Next time you feel it might make you mad
Subsequent experiences with love may make one feel angry or frustrated


But you'll be glad baby when you're found
Despite the emotional ups and downs, one will feel grateful and happy when they find true love


That's the power that makes the world go 'round
Love is a force that influences and drives the world in many ways


They say that all in love is fair
People often say that love is impartial and just


Yeah, but you don't care
Despite this saying, one doesn't really care about fairness when they are in love


But you know what to do
One instinctively knows how to behave when they are in love


When it gets hold of you
Once love consumes you, you feel its power and influence


And with a little help from above
With some divine assistance, love can be all the more powerful and transformative


You feel the power of love
When you experience love, you understand just how influential and significant it is


Can you feel it? (hmm hmm)
The song asks the listener if they can feel the power of love


Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
Love is more durable and robust than the strongest materials known to man


You won't feel nothin' 'til you feel
You won't fully understand or appreciate love until you experience it yourself


You feel the power, feel the power of love
The song reiterates how significant and impactful love can be


That's the power, that's the power of love
The song emphasizes that the power being referenced is indeed the power of love


You feel the power of love
Again, the song reminds the listener just how meaningful and powerful love can be




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Huey Lewis, Christopher John Hayes, John Victor Colla

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