Power of Love
Laura Branigan Lyrics


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The whispers in the morning
Of lovers sleeping tight
Are rolling like thunder now
As I look in your eyes

I hold on to your body
And feel each move you make
Your voice is warm and tender
A love that I could not forsake

[Chorus]
'Cause I am your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can

Even though there may be times
It seems I'm far away
Never wonder where I am
'Cause I am always by your side

[Chorus]

We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love

The sound of your heart beating
Made it clear
Suddenly the feeling that I can't go on
Is light years away

[Chorus]

We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened




But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love

Overall Meaning

The song "Power of Love" by Laura Branigan is a sentimental love ballad about the strong bond between two lovers. The lyrics describe a couple in bed, whispering intimately to each other at dawn. As they gaze into each other's eyes, the love they share is compared to the sound of thunder, powerful and electrifying. The singer expresses her devotion to her partner, reaffirming that she will always be there for him, even in times when she appears distant.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the deep connection between the two lovers, with the singer declaring that she is her partner's lady, and he is her man. She pledges to do whatever it takes to support him, whether he needs her close by or from afar. The song then takes on a hopeful note when the couple is pictured embarking on a journey together, despite the singer's initial fears of the unknown. She acknowledges the strength of their love, which she believes will carry them through any hardship.


Throughout the song, the lyrics are heartfelt and tender, with the singer's voice conveying the full range of emotions that come with being in love. The power of love is depicted as a transformative force that can overcome any obstacle and lead to new and exciting experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

The whispers in the morning
The soft words exchanged between lovers at daybreak


Of lovers sleeping tight
Referring to peaceful night's rest shared by couples


Are rolling like thunder now
With the intensity of a loud, rumbling thunder


As I look in your eyes
While gazing deeply into the eyes of my loved one


I hold on to your body
Embracing your physical form tightly


And feel each move you make
Sense every motion and movement


Your voice is warm and tender
Your words are gentle and caring


A love that I could not forsake
An affection too strong to abandon


Cause I am your lady
I'm your woman


And you are my man
You're my man


Whenever you reach for me
Whenever you long for me


I'll do all that I can
I'll endeavor to help you in every way possible


Even though there may be times
Despite circumstances that occasionally arise


It seems I'm far away
It may seem like I'm physically distant


Never wonder where I am
Don't worry about where I am


Cause I am always by your side
Because I'm always with you


We're heading for something
We're on the path towards something


Somewhere I've never been
A place I've never ventured


Sometimes I am frightened
I'm occasionally scared


But I'm ready to learn
Yet, I'm eager to gain knowledge and experience


Of the power of love
Regarding the force that love can exert


The sound of your heart beating
The audible thumping of your heart


Made it clear
Made it evident


Suddenly the feeling that I can't go on
Instantly felt that I couldn't continue


Is light years away
That feeling has become a distant memory




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Wolfgang Detmann, Jennifer Rush, Mary Susan Applegate, Gunther Mende

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@frank1946

1978, The first time I saw her, I was 32 years old and deployed in Germany. She was on German tv. All the duds went crazy, Laura Branigan, young and beautifull and an amazing voice.

1985 juli 11th, remembered the day, it was our 15th wedding ann, me and my wife experienced her concert at the Six Flags Jackson, New Jersey . Wow, what a performance. She grew older but even more atractive to watch and still that powerful voice. Her skills on the piano and the rendition of The Power Of Love make my wife grab her tissues.

1990, Atlantic City, I witnessed the best performance ever from Laura Branigan but without my wife, she passed away a year ago. With her emotional Power of Love on stage this time it was me searching for tissues.

2004. RIP Laura Brannigan. Forget Madonna, Beyonce and all those other clods. You outcast them all with your talent.

2020. I’m 74 yrs old now but still get my eyes wet watching your vids and remembering my wife.



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I love all these songs from the 80s and 90s

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I REALLY love Jennifer Rush singing this song the best.

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