Power
John Hall Lyrics
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Give me the steady flow of a waterfall
Give me the spirit of living things as they return to clay
Just give me the restless power of the wind
Give me the comforting glow of a wood fire
But won't you take all your atomic poison power away
Everybody needs some power I'm told
Some may seek a way to take control when it's bought and sold
I know that lives are at stake
Yours and mine of our descendants in time
There's so much to gain and so much to lose
Everyone of us has to choose
John Hall's song "Power" speaks of the importance of power in our lives and how it should come from natural sources instead of atomic energy. The singer requests for the warm power of the sun, the steady flow of a waterfall, and the spirit of living things as they return to clay. He also asks for the restless power of the wind and the comforting glow of a wood fire. These are all natural forms of power that are not only sustainable but also do not pose a threat to human lives and the environment.
The song goes on to highlight the fact that everyone needs power to shield themselves from the darkness and the cold. However, some people seek to take control of this power and turn it into a commodity that is bought and sold. The singer recognizes that our lives and the lives of our descendants are at risk here, and it is crucial to make the right choice. The chorus emphasizes the need to choose between gain and loss.
Overall, "Power" is a socially conscious and environmentally aware song that encourages people to think beyond just the present and make choices that will benefit future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Just give me the warm power of the sun
The singer desires the radiant power of the sun in order to feel its warmth and energy.
Give me the steady flow of a waterfall
The singer seeks the constant and reliable energy of a waterfall.
Give me the spirit of living things as they return to clay
The singer wants to feel the life force of living beings as they return to the earth.
Just give me the restless power of the wind
The artist wants the unpredictable and uncontainable power of the wind.
Give me the comforting glow of a wood fire
The artist desires the warm and reassuring light of a wood fire.
But won't you take all your atomic poison power away
The singer is against the destructive and harmful power of atomic energy and wants it to be eliminated.
Everybody needs some power I'm told
People require power to protect themselves from darkness and cold.
To shield them from the darkness and the cold
Power provides people with protection from the harshness of the world.
Some may seek a way to take control when it's bought and sold
Some individuals may try to gain power in order to control others when it's available on the market.
I know that lives are at stake
The artist acknowledges that human lives are at risk when it comes to the use of power.
Yours and mine of our descendants in time
The singer is referring to the future generations of people who will be affected by the choices being made today.
There's so much to gain and so much to lose
There are significant advantages and disadvantages to consider when it comes to the acquisition of power.
Everyone of us has to choose
Each person has the responsibility to decide how they wish to engage with power.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: QUINN GARDENER-KANE, MICHAEL JOHN RICHARDSON, ROBERT MACINTYRE DEXTER, GLENN ANDREW MILLEN, JOHN WILLIAM HALL
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Danny Tuvi
Solo dame el calor del sol
Dame el flujo constante de una cascada
Dame el espíritu de las cosas vivas cuando vuelven a la arcilla
Solo dame el inquieto poder del viento
Dame el resplandor reconfortante de un fuego de leña
Pero, ¿no quitarás todo tu poder venenoso atómico?
Todo el mundo necesita algo de poder que me dicen
Para protegerlos de la oscuridad y el frío
Algunos pueden buscar una manera de tomar el control cuando es comprado y vendido
Sé que las vidas están en juego
Tuyo y mío de nuestros descendientes en el tiempo
Hay tanto que ganar y mucho que perder
Cada uno de nosotros tiene que elegir
Ellen Choia
Lyrics:
Just give me the warm power of the sun
Give me the steady flow of a waterfall
Give me the spirit of living things as they return to clay
Just give me the restless power of the wind
Give me the comforting glow of a wood fire
But won't you take all your atomic poison power away
Everybody needs some power I'm told
To shield them from the darkness and the cold
Some may seek a way to take control when it's bought and sold
I know that lives are at stake
Yours and mine of our descendants in time
There's so much to gain and so much to lose
Everyone of us has to choose
* every fans enjoy 👏👏👏
auder
Thanks so much for posting this song. I've been trying to get my hands on a copy of this album for years. Why oh why hasn't this album been re-released!!??? Every song on it is fantastic. What an un-celebrated artist he is. If anyone knows how to get a CD of this album that doesn't cost a hundred bucks, please tell.
Amelia Hall
Dear Orleans, John Hall, Thank you for your music and especially the song "Power" why? I had cancer 2019/2020 and I had and I believe I would be cured and yes I am! in that time I played this song so many times before I went to sleep and before the day would start again with the Chemo / radiation treatments and may now Live! thank you guys for this song that gave me hope and strength to keep going. Stay who you are, because music is food for the soul.
PS. John Hall that's also my brother's name that I love ;-) <3
Kind regards Amelia Hall from the Netherlands <3 <3 XXX
Amelia Hall
Thank you John Hall,
I listened to this song many times in 2019/2020
when I had cancer, it has given me comfort and
strength love it!
With Love Amelia Hall
from the Nederlands
PS. how nice my brother is also called John ..
tuckasamms
loved it from the early days- it's an absolute beauty of a song - ahh man -what else can i say?
Eric Parker
yes! Had a great time recording this with John Hall ...and James and Carly too!
ken051610
This was not recorded in Japan at all, but, yes, it is too real here after more than 30 years now. When they had the Three Mile Island disaster in the U. S., John Hall put it damn right! So simple and straight... Please check out Jackson Browne's Before The Deluge, too.
Swampzoid
Totally love this song.
fizkid1
thanks for this version - it was on my yosemite tape. always played it whenever entering yosemite. got to see john touring to promote this album.
Ashra Tempel
Never gets old
david webster
I digitized this song back in 2001 from vinyl as no CD had been made yet. I uploaded it to Youtube . Now its everywhere