The Power of Love
Mark Kozelek & Petra Haden Lyrics
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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 make a wrong one right
Power of love that keeps you home at night
You 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, it might make you sad
Next time you feel it, it might make you mad
But you'll be glad baby when you've found
That's the power 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?
Hmmm
It don't take money and it 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' till you feel
You feel the power, just 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
The Power of Love is a song about the transformative and powerful nature of love. The lyrics begin by describing how love can affect people differently - it can make one person weep while causing another person to sing. Love, according to the lyrics, can change even a fierce hawk into a gentle white dove, and it's more than just a feeling, love has the power to change lives. This power of love is described as being tougher than diamonds and more precious than any riches.
The lyrics go on to say that love doesn't require money or fame, and it can arrive suddenly or cruelly at times, yet it has the ability to save lives. The song acknowledges that love is sometimes unfair, but when it takes hold of someone, it changes everything. The chorus repeats the power of love, reminding us that even though it may be tough and strong, it is ultimately what makes the world go round.
Overall, the song's message is that love is a force that brings people together, softens their hearts, and transforms them in ways they never thought possible. It is a beautiful tribute to the power of love to change people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
The power of love is a curious thing
Love is a captivating phenomenon
Make a one man weep, make another man sing
The same love can have varying emotional effects on different individuals
Change a hawk to a little white dove
Love has the power to transform even the most savage hearts into pure ones
More than a feeling that's the power of love
Love is not just an emotion, it's a powerful force on its own
Tougher than diamonds, rich like cream
Love is unbreakable and precious
Stronger and harder than a bad girl's dream
Love is tougher than the strongest desire
Make a bad one good make a wrong one right
Love has the ability to change someone's life for the better
Power of love that keeps you home at night
Love is what gives you comfort and security
You don't need money, don't take fame
Love is not materialistic nor based on social status
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Love is not something you can buy or earn, it just happens
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
Love can be intense, unpredictable, and harsh occasionally
But it might just save your life
However, love can rescue you from difficult situations
That's the power of love
That is the unstoppable force of love
First time you feel it, it might make you sad
Initial experiences of love can evoke sadness
Next time you feel it, it might make you mad
Subsequent experiences of love can provoke anger
But you'll be glad baby when you've found
Although it can be a rollercoaster ride, finding love is worth it
That's the power makes the world go'round
Love is what makes the world a better place
And it don't take money, don't take fame
Once again emphasizing that love is not materialistic or based on social status
Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
Repeated reference to the strength and indestructibility of love
You won't feel nothin' till you feel
You won't truly understand the power of love until you experience it firsthand
You feel the power, just feel the power of love
A call to embrace and celebrate the power of love
Can you feel it?
Reinforcing the idea of experiencing the power of love
Feel the power of love
A final statement about the enduring strength and impact of love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Huey Lewis, Christopher John Hayes, John Victor Colla
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