1. Power is a "dirty punk rock & roll band" hailing from Melbourne, Australia, and recording for the In The Red label. Albums: Electric Glitter Boogie (2017) and Turned On (2018).
2. Power is a Hungarian Heavy/Power Metal band. Their first full lenght album released in 2013 with the title of "Tükrök".
3. Power is a 1990s power metal band from New Jersey, NY, United States. A single release in 1996, 'Justice of Fire' on Rock the Nation.
4. Power is also a hardcore band from Bremerton, Wa., United States.
5. POWER is a creative collective originally from Detroit, MI, United States. Spearheaded by siblings Jax and Seth Anderson, POWER’s main goal is to inspire anyone and everyone wanting and willing to pursue a path less followed. Though they write, record and produce every song they create, POWER believes their product is not their own.
6. Power is a progressive rock project by CJ Stevens.
7. Power is a hardcore punk band from Kiel, Germany. Also known as Kraft.
8. Power is a hardcore 'youth crew' from Barcelona, Spain.
9. Power is a hardcore band from Oakland, CA, United States. Ex-members of Annihilation Time, California Love and STD.
10. Power is "Blackend Death Rock n Roll" from Pennsylvania, United States.
11. Power evolved from the hard rock act Highbrow. Power's line-up at this time comprised of vocalist Björn Jansson, guitarist Christopher Ståhl, bassist Marcel Jacob, keyboardist Patrik Applegren and drummer Zepp Ugard. Bass player Marcel left to join Yngwie Malmsteen and was replaced by Peter Olson, a former member of Force (pre-Europe). Zepp also joined Malmsteen and was replaced by Jari Katila. They released 2 singles: "Lyin' And Teasin' / Heal My Heart" (1986) and "Danger / Love Ain't Meant Forever" (1987). Power split in 1990 despite interest from some major labels. Jansson joined Racketeer, Ståhl played guitar on the debut Talisman album whilst Applegren joined Treat.
Rising
Power Lyrics
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Light turns to darkness hope to despair
The machine is rising the machine is rising
For me the light was so real a scar so hard to heal
Deception graced from blazing heavens eternal sin
Time stands forever unending dreams
Never Know the endning this is my fractured life
Heathen machine...
The lyrics of Power's song "Rising" can have several interpretations. One of the main themes is the idea of a machine rising within oneself, which can refer to personal struggles or inner demons. The first two lines of the song set the dark tone, illustrating the contrast between hope and despair. The following lines - "The machine is rising, the machine is rising" - suggest that something ominous is happening, perhaps a machine awakening or gaining power.
The singer then presents their own experience, describing a past where the light was real and yet they suffered a hard-to-heal scar. This could be a reference to a traumatic event or a relationship gone wrong. The line "Deception graced from blazing heavens eternal sin" could suggest that the singer feels betrayed or victimized by a higher power or authority. The next two lines, "Time stands forever, unending dreams, never know the ending, this is my fractured life," create a sense of hopelessness or resignation. The machine rising from within could represent the singer's own turmoil, from which they cannot escape.
In the chorus, the words "Heathen machine" are repeated, emphasizing the sense of something sinister or taboo. In the last line of the song, the machine rising from within is explicitly mentioned again. This final line, along with the repetition in the chorus, suggest that the song is about a personal battle against one's own demons or addictions.
Line by Line Meaning
Light turns to darkness hope to despair
The positive and hopeful outlook on life is overshadowed by darkness and depression.
The machine is rising the machine is rising
A force or entity is gaining power and control.
For me the light was so real a scar so hard to heal
The singer had experienced positivity in their life but it had left a lasting impression and pain.
Deception graced from blazing heavens eternal sin
The idea of deception is introduced and it originated from a place that is believed to be pure and perfect, creating a feeling of wrongdoing that is never ending.
Time stands forever unending dreams
The idea that time continues on without stopping but dreams and aspirations for the future never die out.
Never Know the endning this is my fractured life
The uncertain outcome of life is acknowledged, and the singer's life is described as broken and fragmented.
The machine is rising the machine is rising from within
The force or entity previously mentioned is growing stronger and is seemingly coming from within the singer.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Randy C. Alpert, Andy W. Armer
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