The Power of Love
Mary Duff Lyrics


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Whoa-yeah, baby, sugar
Honey, sweet darlin', I'm yours
Oh, yes I am

Every since that day we met
My whole life been full of joy and happiness
Oh when you kiss me it burns to my soul
Seven days later, my body I can't control

You got (power in your kiss)
You got (power in your twist)
You got power, power, power
Oh!

Oh I love ya
I tell you I just can't help myself
Oh when I hear you talk and I see you walk
That make me know I don't want nobody else
You got (power in your walk) oh yeah
You got (power in your talk) uh-huh
You got power, power, power
Oh baby, power over me

I love it when you love me
(Love the way you love me)
I love the way you call my name

All my life I wanted someone
To love an understand
Now we're together, listen to me honey
My loneliness has gone away
I swear I think I'm
Think I'm able to carry on, yeah

You got honey in your kiss
And I'm glad of that
You got honey in your twist
And I'm glad about it

Sometime, baby
I wanna scream about your love
Sometimes, baby
I just a-wanna say oh, I'm glad
I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad

You got power in your kiss
(Power in your kiss)
You got power in your twist
(Power in your twist)
You got power in your walk
(Power in your walk)
You got power in your talk
(Power in your talk)
Power with your best
You got it, you got it




You got it baby
Sometime I wanna squeeze you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mary Duff's song The Power of Love express the intense emotions experienced by someone who is deeply in love with their partner. The singer acknowledges that since the day they met, their life has been filled with joy and happiness. The intensity of their passion is so strong that when their partner kisses them, it burns deep into their soul. The singer is also aware of the power their partner has over them, as they admit to not wanting anyone else and being completely consumed by their love. The phrase "power in your kiss," "power in your twist," "power in your walk," and "power in your talk" are repeated throughout the song, emphasising the strength of their partner's influence on their life. The singer is thankful for their partner's love and cherishes them deeply, expressing their feelings through phrases like "love the way you love me" and "honey, sweet darlin', I'm yours." The song concludes with an acknowledgement of their desire to hold and squeeze their partner, demonstrating the physical as well as emotional connection they share.


Line by Line Meaning

Whoa-yeah, baby, sugar
Excitement and passion in the relationship are about to be expressed through this song.


Honey, sweet darlin', I'm yours
Mary Duff is dedicating this song to her special person whom she loves, cherishes, and belongs to.


Oh, yes I am
Mary affirms that her love belongs to her special person without a shadow of a doubt.


Every since that day we met
From the moment they met, life for Mary became a happy and fulfilling journey.


My whole life been full of joy and happiness
Being with her special person has brought Mary an abundance of joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment.


Oh when you kiss me it burns to my soul
The fire and intensity of their passion can be felt deeply and intensely by Mary each time they kiss.


Seven days later, my body I can't control
Mary is so overwhelmed by the sensations in her body that she feels out of control even days after their intimate moments.


You got (power in your kiss)
Mary acknowledges the irresistible attraction she feels towards her special person and the power they possess to arouse her.


You got (power in your twist)
Mary is aware of the influence her partner has on her with the movements and gestures they make during their moments together.


You got power, power, power
Mary acknowledges her love's potential to influence her emotionally, physically, and mentally.


Oh!
The intensity and depth of Mary's feelings towards her loved one are hard to put into words.


Oh I love ya
Mary Duff professes her love to her special person with unapologetic enthusiasm.


I tell you I just can't help myself
Mary confesses that she has no control over her feelings towards her partner.


Oh when I hear you talk and I see you walk
Mary is turned on and captivated by not just the physicality but also the personality of her lover.


That make me know I don't want nobody else
Mary's love is exclusive and reserved for her special person only.


You got (power in your walk) oh yeah
Mary acknowledges that her partner has the power to captivate her with their movements and demeanor.


You got (power in your talk) uh-huh
Mary is aware of the power her partner's words and manner of speech have over her.


You got power, power, power
Mary stresses that the influence, control, and sway her partner has over her are considerable and significant.


Oh baby, power over me
Mary's special person has emotional and physical power over her that she willingly surrenders to.


I love it when you love me
Mary loves the way her partner expresses their love for her.


(Love the way you love me)
Mary appreciates the way her partner manifests and demonstrates their love for her.


I love the way you call my name
Mary takes pleasure in hearing her loved one call out her name with immense fondness.


All my life I wanted someone
Mary had a desire to be understood and loved by someone compatible and special to her for a long time.


To love an understand
Mary wanted a relationship that offered empathy, intimacy, and love that she found with her special person.


Now we're together, listen to me honey
Mary is sharing her thoughts with her lover and emhasizing how important their relationship is to her.


My loneliness has gone away
Mary feels fulfilled and happy now that her special person is with her, and her loneliness is a thing of the past.


I swear I think I'm
Mary is expressing her feelings with utmost sincerity.


Think I'm able to carry on, yeah
Mary believes she has the strength to carry on and face whatever lies ahead due to the emotional and physical presence of her loved one.


You got honey in your kiss
Mary Duff takes pleasure in the sweetness of her partner's lips when they kiss.


And I'm glad of that
Mary is happy that her partner possesses this quality that she loves and desires so much.


You got honey in your twist
Mary enjoys the sweetness and smoothness of her partner's dance moves.


And I'm glad about it
Mary is glad that her special person has this quality that she can cherish.


Sometime, baby
Mary is expressing that sometimes she has a lot to say to her partner.


I wanna scream about your love
Mary sometimes gets so overwhelmed by her feelings that she wants to scream it out loud to the world.


Sometimes, baby
Mary acknowledges that sometimes she wants to express her happiness and joy towards her special person.


I just a-wanna say oh, I'm glad
Mary just wants to express an emotion of happiness and gratitude towards her lover.


I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad
Mary repeats that she's glad and content with her relationship and partner.


Power with your best
Mary emphasizes that her partner possesses the strength, charm, and charisma to be the best.


You got it, you got it
Mary emphasizes that her partner really has the power, charm and everything to make this relationship work.


You got it baby
Mary is repeating the message that her partner has all the qualities required to make the relationship work.


Sometime I wanna squeeze you
Mary loves her partner so much that she wants to express it physically and hugs them.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUNTHER MENDE, JENNIFER RUSH, MARY SUSAN APPLEGATE, WOLFGANG DETMANN

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hilary bradley

Not hard to tell where Mary gets The voice of an Angel from . No matter what she sings they are all beautiful.

David parkin

Absolutely stunning performance by red haired Mary.....she is such a beautiful,talented singer, there arenโ€™t enough words !.......superb...simply the best!! People always say she is Daniel o Donnells singing partner,....but I think she is a stand alone stellar superstar in her own right!!

Ellen Bladt

9๐Ÿ˜…

BigJimTang UK

OMG!!! Wow! What a performance! Certainly beats Screaming Dion. This was just exquisite. Not only was I crying, but my speakers were too. What a voice! Loved it.

Ingrid Hill

Beautifull voice on her own ,she puts on a good show ,

Lily Thong

@Ingrid Hill ๐Ÿ‘

Ella Lena

Youโ€™re quite right. Dion is all voice and no phrasing.

Spirit Wolf

I saw her sing this live, and she brought everyone to their feet with this beautiful and soulful rendition.

Johnathonsmum

Me too....nearly lifted the roof off

Margaret Mclaughlin

I love Mary duff she is a beautiful woman a lovely singer she makes me cry xxx

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