The Power of Love
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The power of love is a curious thing
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

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?

Don't take money, 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 it until you feel
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
You feel the power of love

Overall Meaning

"The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis & The News is a song that explores the immense and transformative nature of love. The lyrics suggest that love has a unique ability to trigger various emotions and reactions in individuals, making them both weep and sing. It has the power to change someone's perspective and actions, taking a harsh and aggressive person and transforming them into a gentle and peaceful being, symbolized by the hawk turning into a white dove. Love goes beyond just being a fleeting feeling; it becomes a force that guides and influences one's life.


The song further emphasizes the strength and durability of love. It is described as tougher than diamonds and richer than cream, metaphorically representing its resilience and ability to withstand challenges. Love can have a profound impact on people, making them better versions of themselves. It can turn a person who is perceived as bad into someone good, and it has the power to correct mistakes and set things right. The power of love is also portrayed as something that provides security and comfort, keeping one grounded and safe, especially through the lonely nights.


The lyrics also highlight that the power of love is not dependent on external factors such as money or fame. It doesn't require material possessions or financial status to be experienced or understood. Love is described as a force that is strong and sudden, and sometimes even cruel. While love can bring immense joy and happiness, it can also bring sadness and anger. However, the song suggests that even in its unpredictable nature, love has the potential to save lives and bring about positive change.


The song continues by emphasizing that love transcends fairness or logic. It doesn't matter if love is fair or not; it holds no regard for rules or expectations. When love takes hold of someone, they are willing to do whatever it takes to nurture and protect it. With a little help from a higher power, love becomes a force that is ultimately felt on a spiritual level. The lyrics invite the listener to reflect on their personal experiences and ask if they can feel the power of love in their own lives.


In conclusion, "The Power of Love" explores the transformative and enduring nature of love. It is a force that evokes a wide range of emotions and reactions. Love can change individuals and make them better versions of themselves. It provides security, comfort, and guidance. The power of love is not dependent on material possessions or external factors. It can be both joyful and challenging, but in the end, it has the potential to save lives and make the world a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

The power of love is a curious thing
Love has a mysterious and intriguing nature.


Make a one man weep, make another man sing
Love can evoke both sadness and joy in different individuals.


Change a hawk to a little white dove
Love has the ability to transform aggression into peace.


More than a feeling that's the power of love
Love is beyond just an emotion, it holds a significant force.


Tougher than diamonds, rich like cream
Love is resilient and valuable, bringing richness to life.


Stronger and harder than a bad girl's dream
Love is even more formidable than fantasies or desires.


Make a bad one good, make a wrong one right
Love has the capacity to change and improve someone's character or actions.


Power of love that keeps you home at night
Love provides a sense of security and comfort, ensuring you are never alone.


Don't need money, don't take fame
Love cannot be acquired or bought with material possessions or recognition.


Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Love is not limited by financial means or external validation.


It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
Love can be intense, unpredictable, and occasionally harsh.


But it might just save your life
Love has the potential to bring salvation or rescue.


That's the power of love
This is the true essence and influence of love.


First time you feel it, it might make you sad
The initial experience of love may evoke feelings of sadness or melancholy.


Next time you feel it, it might make you mad
Subsequent encounters with love can provoke anger or frustration.


But you'll be glad baby, when you've found
However, once you find love, you will experience gladness and contentment.


That's the power makes the world go'round
Love is the force that drives the world and makes it function harmoniously.


And it don't take money, don't take fame
Love does not require wealth or fame to exist or thrive.


Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Love is not conditional upon financial status or external validation.


It's strong and it's sudden it can be cruel sometimes
Love possesses strength, suddenness, and occasional cruelty.


But it might just save your life
Yet, love has the potential to bring salvation or rescue.


They say that all in love is fair
It is often said that love operates within the realm of fairness.


Yeah, but you don't care
However, individual feelings and desires override the concept of fairness in love.


But you know what to do
Despite the absence of fairness, one knows how to navigate love's complexities.


When it gets hold of you
Once love takes a hold of you, it exerts its influence.


And with a little help from above
With some assistance from a higher power or fate, love becomes even more potent.


You feel the power of love
The true strength and impact of love is felt deeply within oneself.


Can you feel it?
Are you able to sense and experience the power of love?


Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
Love surpasses the durability of diamonds and the strength of steel.


You won't feel it until you feel
One cannot truly understand or perceive love until they personally experience it.


Feel the power, just feel the power of love
Embrace and immerse yourself in the immense strength and influence of love.


That's the power, that's the power of love
This is the true essence and influence of love.


You feel the power of love
The true strength and impact of love is felt deeply within oneself.


You feel the power of love
The true strength and impact of love is felt deeply within oneself.


You feel the power of love
The true strength and impact of love is felt deeply within oneself.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Huey Lewis, Christopher John Hayes, John Victor Colla

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The power of love is a curious thing
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 will keep 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 do 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 (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
Mmm-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



@rbaixdahmani9806

@@audiodood , alors ! La date de la sortie de la musique de film :
1976 , 1978 ou 1980 ?
Pas 1985 , en tous cas






Then ! The release date of the film soundtrack:
1976, 1978 or 1980?
Not 1985, anyway



@dureteheiral1793

well, should the collapse of Soviet Union thus Warsaw Pact simply not happening...
the constant and real threat of open nuclear weapons exchange between the Commie block vs NATO...
the constant and real threat of open military confrontation between two opposing blocks..
that was what made the 1980s...

the nuance and romanticism of the 80s would be still lives on... up to this very day...

IMHO,... no one really wants to live in that dark gloomy bleak of an era...
not with all those Heaven's shinigami breathing down ones neck...



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@alexmancunian7774

1980 people: the future will be awesome
2020 people: I want to go back to the 80s

@herpderp7264

1980s - “man I can’t wait for 2020. Flying cars, a colony on the moon and hover boards
2020s - “76 genders exist, mumble rap is top of the charts month after month and everyone wants to go back and live in the 80s”

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@LowgaenSchmidt

Bout to do just that with my high school music students. We put on a dinner show every year with pop music, and our theme is the 80s. The kids are dressing up in 80s style clothes, performing 80s music, I'm even going to far as to be Doc Brown.

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2020: will we have a future?

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Masterpiece is always a masterpiece :)

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should have had a song in ferris bullers day off as well same for weird science

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