Finding his voice in a school choir, Crawford began his professional career still a teenager. Having some luck on the London stage in the early 60s, he then found his way onto the BBC and starred in various programmes such as 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'. He also had film roles in 'The War Lover', 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'. and 'How I Won the War' (which brought him into the same work as John Lennon).
Andrew Lloyd Webber's casting of him opposite Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton as the Phantom in 1986 shot his career into high gear. Winning a Tony Award for his role, Crawford also had the aforementioned tune, "The Music Of The Night", reach the British Top Ten. He has released several studio albums such as 'A Touch of Music in the Night' and 'On Eagle's Wings' among others.
The Power of Love
Michael Crawford Lyrics
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Of lovers sleeping tight
Are rolling by 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
Cause you are my lady and I am your man
Whenever you reach for me, I'll do all that I can
Even though there may be times
It seems I'm a far away
But never wonder where I am
Cause I am always by your side
Cause you are my lady and I am your man
Whenever you reach for me, I'll do all that I can
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 feelin' that I can't go on
Is light years away
Cause you are my lady and I am your man
Whenever you reach for me, I'll do all that I can
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 power of love
The power of love
The power of love
The song 'The Power of Love' by Michael Crawford is a beautiful love ballad that talks about the strength and power of love. The first verse talks about how whispers of lovers sleeping tight are rolling by like thunder, and as he looks into his beloved's eyes, he feels an intense connection. The chorus repeats the phrase 'cause you are my lady and I am your man', indicating the deep love and commitment that the singer has for his beloved.
The second verse indicates that though there may be times when the singer is far away, his love will always be by his beloved's side. The next lines say that they are heading somewhere they have never been before, and though the singer is frightened, he is ready to learn about the power of love. The final verse talks about how the sound of his beloved's heart beating made it clear suddenly that there's nothing that can stop them from being together, that he will do whatever it takes to be with her.
Line by Line Meaning
The whispers in the morning
The soft sounds of early morning
Of lovers sleeping tight
The peaceful resting of people who love each other
Are rolling by like thunder
Passing by quickly and loudly
Now as I look in your eyes
As I gaze into your eyes at this moment
I hold on to your body
I embrace your physical presence
And feel each move you make
I sense every gesture you make
Your voice is warm and tender
Your speech is comforting and affectionate
A love that I could not forsake
A strong feeling of commitment that I will not abandon
Cause you are my lady and I am your man
You are the woman I love, and I am the man who loves you
Whenever you reach for me, I'll do all that I can
I will do everything in my power to be there when you need me
Even though there may be times
Despite the fact that occasionally
It seems I'm a far away
I appear to be distant
But never wonder where I am
Do not question my location
Cause I am always by your side
Because I am always with you
We're heading for something
We are journeying towards something
Somewhere I've never been
To a place I have never been before
Sometimes I am frightened
Occasionally I am scared
But I'm ready to learn of the power of love
But I am willing to discover the strength of love
The sound of your heart beating
The rhythm of your heart pumping blood
Made it clear suddenly
Became evident immediately
The feelin' that I can't go on
The sensation that I cannot continue
Is light years away
Is very far in the future
The power of love
The strength of affection and caring
The power of love
The influence of love
The power of love
The might of love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Wolfgang Detmann, Jennifer Rush, Mary Susan Applegate, Gunther Mende
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The whispers in the morning
Of lovers sleeping tight
Are rolling by 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
Cause you are my lady and I am your man
Whenever you reach for me, I'll do all that I can
Even though there may be times
It seems I'm a far away
But never wonder where I am
Cause I am always by your side
Cause you are my lady and I am your man
Whenever you reach for me, I'll do all that I can
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 feelin' that I can't go on
Is light years away
Cause you are my lady and I am your man
Whenever you reach for me, I'll do all that I can
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 power of love
The power of love
The power of love
@GhostRider-re7iv
I just can’t say enough about Mr Crawford. He has got to be the best, the greatest singer ever. The man’s voice is just Awesome!
@GhostRider-re7iv
This is why I say that Crawford is an absolute legend! The man can sing like no other. His performance in the Phantom of the Opera is just amazing, and has been unforgettable for me. I can’t believe that musical is being pulled off of Broadway. At least that’s what I heard.
@dougjoy1015
Never heard any man or woman sing like this man. Wow
@karenpinson759
Don't think I have ever heard a better version of The Power of Love. Michael Crawford brings me to tears. I thank God for your awesome voice.
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@kaiserchaim6739
@Andre Jax instablaster ;)
@dougjoy1015
My favorite ❤️
@patdon7
It was our song and my husband of almost 62 years just passed away.Iplay it every day. because I miss him so much
@infinitylord1524
I've been looking for this version
@lobsangpadma107
The amazing Michael Crawford, beautiful voice and a beautiful man. Love you Michael, bless you.