While relatively unknown in her home country, Rush has achieved a successful career in music in Europe. Rush's many hits include songs that became classics. These songs are
"Into My Dreams", "Ring of Ice", "Destiny", " If You're Ever Gonna Lose My Love", "Heart Over Mind", " I Come Undone", "Ave Maria", and "Tears in the Rain". Rush's 11th album "Now Is The Hour" was released in early 2010. It includes the hit singles "Before The Dawn" and "Echoes Love."
Her single "The Power Of Love" was the biggest hit of 1985 in England and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the best selling single by a female solo artist in the history of the British music industry".
Similar artists:
Tina Turner, Chris Norman, Richard Marx, Whitney Houston, Cher, Eurythmics, Sandra, Bonnie Tyler, Cyndi Lauper, Phil Collins, Roxette, Chris de Burgh, Bryan Adams, Rod Steward.
Love Of A Stranger
Jennifer Rush Lyrics
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Not that kind of a love
Keep demanding all of my time
Then you push me and shove
(Sayin') love's illegal love's a liar
Stealin' hearts from the start
See no evil in the fire
Paralyzed by the light
It's the love of a stranger
That can steal your heart
Beware of a danger
When the passion starts
It's the love of a stranger
When the darkness calls
'Cause that love will hold your heart for ransom here
'Til it's gone and leaves you all alone
Stormy weather at the border
Passion burns within
So beware of words of honor
Seems so close to sin
It's the love of a stranger
That can steal your heart
Beware of a danger
When the passion starts
It's the love of a stranger
When the darkness calls
'Cause that love will hold your heart for ransom here
'Til it's gone and leaves you all alone
It's the love of a stranger
That can steal your heart
Beware of a danger
When the passion starts
It's the love of a stranger
When the darkness calls
Beware of a danger
When the passion starts
It's the love of a stranger
That can steal your heart
Beware of a danger
When the passion starts
It's the love of a strange
That can steal your heart'
The lyrics of Jennifer Rush's Love Of A Stranger warn against the dangers of falling in love with a stranger who only brings temporary passion and excitement, but ultimately leaves you alone and heartbroken. The song describes the feeling of being caught up in a fiery, dangerous love that takes over your life, demanding all your time and attention. Yet despite the thrill, the lyrics caution that this kind of love is not real or sustainable, and will ultimately lead to heartbreak.
The phrase "love of a stranger" implies that this kind of love is not based on a deep connection or familiarity, but rather on the novelty and excitement of something new and unknown. The lyrics suggest that this type of love is deceptive and can lead to being taken advantage of or hurt. The phrase "paralyzed by the light" describes the feeling of being so overtaken by the passion and intensity of the love that it becomes difficult to see clearly and make rational decisions.
Overall, the song Love of A Stranger is a cautionary tale about the dangers of being swept up in the excitement of a passionate, but ultimately unstable relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
No illusions of tomorrow
There are no hopes or expectations for the future of this relationship.
Not that kind of a love
This is not a wholesome or healthy type of love.
Keep demanding all of my time
You keep making unreasonable requests and taking up all of my time.
Then you push me and shove
You behave aggressively towards me and treat me badly.
(Sayin') love's illegal love's a liar
You describe this love as being wrong and dishonest.
Stealin' hearts from the start
You manipulate and deceive people into loving you from the very beginning.
See no evil in the fire
You are not aware of the dangers or risks involved with this intense passion.
Paralyzed by the light
You are so consumed by this love that you are unable to see the harm it may cause.
Stormy weather at the border
There are difficulties and obstacles that must be faced in this relationship.
Passion burns within
There is intense desire and emotion in this love affair.
So beware of words of honor
Be cautious of promises or commitments made in the name of love.
Seems so close to sin
This love may be seen as immoral or inappropriate by others, or even by yourself.
It's the love of a stranger
This is the love of a person who is not well known or familiar to you.
Beware of a danger
Be careful of the risks and negative consequences that may arise from this love.
When the passion starts
When the intense emotional connection between you and your lover ignites.
'Cause that love will hold your heart for ransom here
This kind of love will keep you trapped and unable to move on.
'Til it's gone and leaves you all alone
Until that love is gone, you will be left feeling isolated and abandoned.
That can steal your heart
This love has the power to take over your heart and mind completely.
Contributed by Avery L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Francisco Enriquez
This is the real music... music for the life.. music to remember great times!!!
GeorgeGloomy
so true
Diego G
Absolutamente genial, uno de los 5 mejores temas que escuché en mi vida.
Ray Banks
always a great singer a real powerful voice
Mike Coke
I “missed” Jennifer in her prime—in fact, I only discovered her 3 months ago. I am a
big fan of Celine and only discovered Jennifer because I came across Celine’s cover of Power of Love including Jennifer. I couldn’t believe my ears.
I’m 85 and have heard them all, from Ginger Rogers to Edith Piaf to Vera Lynn. Then Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Tammy Wynette, and Bonnie Tyler. Add Gloria Gaynor, Connie Francis, Laura Branigan, Linda Ronstadt, Rita Coolidge, Celine, Mariah, and Whitney and you have the lineup of the greats right up to Adele and Susan Boyle.
But, Jennifer Rush has the all-around best female voice I have ever heard. Her operatic training adds an unmatched vibrato containing depth and texture. And she sings everything: opera, pop, rock, and ballads in English, Spanish, German, and Hungarian.
She also studied piano and violin at Juilliard. She has written or co-written the lyrics and music for many of her songs, done duets with Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, Elton John, and Brian May—sorry—Sir Brian May, Michael Bolton, and performed live all over the world—but not in America, except in March and April 1986 on the Carson show and the Dick Clark Show; that’s it.
Why is she the best? Effortless high range: (look at Celine’s cover with Jennifer singing “Power of Love” to see the ease with which Jennifer handles the highest notes.) Listen to “Who Wants to Live Forever” (with or without Brian—Sir Brian—May) as well as “Stronghold”, “Another Way”, “Hero of a Fool”, “I Come Undone”, “Now That It’s Over”, and many more.
With her operatic training (her father, Maurice Stern (Mauro Lampi) and step-mother Rita Loving), she developed a superior vibrato, appropriate body language, and perfect interpretation, and because she wrote or co-wrote most of her songs, she injects them with a personal load of musical endorphins that hit your ears and your heart at the same time.
Yes. If Jennifer had decided to live her life in the US, she would still be in Las Vegas or on tour.
bucium7
To Oedla Oedahl. Thank you very much for the nice words and for showing real apreciation for this great great singer of all times. And thanks to the uploader for sharing it with us.
I fell in love with Jennifer ever since I listened to her songs for the first time, back in the 80's and I will always love her.
For me she is the Queen of all voices.
arthur lee Davis
**Me too ! **
I never paid much attention to this artist, until I first heard " The Power of Love," have been a fan since the mid 80's .
MegaIndio11
I agree. She is the best, and original ....
Antone Velone
@arthur lee Davis I wish I could say that. Did not become aware of her until recently. She is a gift from heaven...
john ndung'u
What a masterpiece! 2023 n still listening 2 it