Power Over Me
ISSA Lyrics


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I wanna be king in your story
I wanna know who you are
I want your heart to beat for me
Oh I
Want you to sing to me softly
'Cause then I'm outrunning the dark
That's all that love ever taught me
Oh I

Call and I'll rush out
All out of breath now

You've got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You've got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You've got that power over me (my my)
Got that power over me (my my)
You've got that power over me

Remember the lake in the moonlight?
Remember you shivered and shone?
I'll never forget what you looked like
On that night
But I know that time's gonna take me
I know that day's gonna come
I just want the devil to hate me
Oh I

Call and I'll rush out
All out of breath now

You've got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You've got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You've got that power over me (my my)
Got that power over me (my my)
You've got that power over me

It was all in doubt
They were all around

So we'll hide away and never tell
You decide if darkness knows you well
That lesson of love, all that it was
I need you to see

You've got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You've got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You've got that power over me
(Woo)

I know that I let her down, no
Let her down, no

You've got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
Got that power over me, my my




The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You've got that power over me

Overall Meaning

In ISSA’s song “Power Over Me,” the singer expresses his desire to be the most important person in his lover’s life. He wants to be the king in her story and to know her true self. The singer longs for his lover’s heart to beat only for him, and for her to sing gently to him. He believes that love has taught him that this is all he needs to be happy.


The singer then reminisces about a special moment with his lover near a lake in the moonlight. He hopes that time will not tear them apart but he understands that this may happen. He only wants the devil to hate him and nothing else. However, the singer knows that he can always count on his lover to rush out to him when he calls even when he is out of breath.


The lyrics “You've got that power over me, my my” are repeated throughout the song. The repetition emphasizes the power that love can have over a person. The singer feels that his lover has complete control over him, and he can’t help but be vulnerable to her. This power that love holds over him brings him closer to his lover.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be king in your story
I want to be the most important person in your life.


I wanna know who you are
I want to understand your true self.


I want your heart to beat for me
I want you to love me deeply.


Want you to sing to me softly
I want to feel comforted by your voice.


'Cause then I'm outrunning the dark
When I hear your singing, it helps me overcome my fears.


That's all that love ever taught me
My past experiences of love have taught me to seek comfort in another's voice.


Call and I'll rush out
I will be there for you whenever you need me.


All out of breath now
I will come to you quickly and eagerly.


You've got that power over me, my my
You have the ability to influence me deeply.


Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
Everything I care about is connected to you and your gaze.


The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You are constantly on my thoughts and I have no interest in anyone else.


Remember the lake in the moonlight?
Do you remember that beautiful moment?


Remember you shivered and shone?
I remember the way you looked and how you radiated beauty.


I'll never forget what you looked like
I will always remember how beautiful you are.


But I know that time's gonna take me
I am aware that time will change me.


I know that day's gonna come
I know that things will not always be the same between us.


I just want the devil to hate me
I would do anything for you, even if it means making someone else angry.


So we'll hide away and never tell
We will keep our love a secret from everyone else.


You decide if darkness knows you well
It is your choice whether you expose your true self to the world.


That lesson of love, all that it was
Love is a powerful force that can change everything.


I need you to see
I want you to understand my feelings for you.


I know that I let her down, no
I regret disappointing someone important to me in the past.




Writer(s): Phil Bates

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AKA

Everytime I hear the soulful voice of Deen, it gives me goosebumps.

Robb Will

What a fantastic song!! The 2 of them kill this song. Unbelievable perfect for their vocals..rocking it over and over. Thx 🥁🎸🎤🎵

Andre Nahirny

What an incredible song both Issa & Deen are meant to duet ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pat Barry

What a powerfully beautiful duet. They sound great together, and it is a well-written song. . .A straight-forward power ballad. Love it.

GUSTAVO RODRIGUES

This duet is very good! Congratulations!

AnakinA1

Holy crap, everything this guy touches is gold or turns into it because of him. The guy is respected by his peers, but should have hit it bigger. The guy is an outstanding vocalist and drummer. What a talent. He sounds more like Journey than Journey.I dont mean just his vocals, but the execution of the songs he is in.

TheBrutal Judge

You are so right and i'm happy that someone else notices this fact !

Noah Blaido

More like Journey than Journey. I love this.

Kyle Davis

Right, but then when you get violent on women you lose respect. Period.

Jayson Raphael Murdock

I guess you're not the forgiving type.

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