Their first album, Immigrants, Emigrants and Me, received glowing reviews worldwide, and the band embarked on a global tour, taking in more than 30 countries, including Japan and North America. The album sold well in France, Japan, UK and Ireland.
Their second album, 2 Hell With Common Sense, was produced by Dave Meegan and featured a more powerful-sounding band, helped largely by the addition of Ian Olney on guitar.
Positivity was released by Sony, and further developed the soundscapes introduced on their previous record. The songwriting continued to highlight Walker's mature observations of the world with songs such as "Cathy's World" and "Evil Evol", dealing with subject matter seldom touched on in music.
With sales increasing in Japan, Power of Dreams recorded their next album, the suitably titled Become Yourself. Marking a further evolution in the band's sound, this record delicately completes a set of recordings which are a rare lyrical insight into the life journey of adolescence to parenthood.
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Power of Dreams to reform in 2010
Power of Dreams have reformed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their classic debut 'Immigrants, Emigrants and me', with reunion tour in March 2010...
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Power of Dreams:
“Immigrants, Emigrants and Me” - 20th Anniversary Shows
Power of Dreams were formed in Dublin in 1989 by songwriter Craig Walker. The band’s debut ep “A Little Piece of God” was voted Single of The Week in UK music weeklies Melody Maker and Sounds, which led to them signing to Polydor.
Their first album, “Immigrants, Emigrants and Me”, received glowing reviews worldwide with Craig Walker garnering praise for a lyrical maturity beyond his 18 years and the band’s spiky indie pop assault winning fans among press and public alike.
Power of Dreams embarked on a global tour, taking in more than 20 countries in the space of a year, including Japan and the US. Live, the band were hailed for their blistering sonic attack and soaring melodies.
Over the next four years, they released a further three albums and continued to play shows worldwide, including four return visits to Japan. However, commercial success never quite matched the level of critical acclaim achieved and so the four members went their separate ways in 1995.
2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of that landmark debut album “Immigrants, Emigrants and Me” and to mark the occasion, the band have been asked to reform for a series of live shows.
A 2CD limited edition of the album, containing all 14 original tracks plus the debut “A Little Piece of God” ep and various b-sides, will be released on 1st March 2010.
Details of the confirmed shows are below with more to be announced shortly.
05th March 2010 - London, The Luminaire
06th March 2010 – Birmingham, The Flapper
07th March 2010- Guildford, The Boileroom
10th March 2010 - Dundalk, The Spirit Store
12th March 2010 - Dublin, Whelans
13th March 2010 - Cork, The Pavilion
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Where Is The Love
Power Of Dreams Lyrics
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She had a short life lots of tears
Became her family's little toy
I'm gonna sit here and get some time on my own
On my own
This is a sad life too many fears
You gotta shead some shead some tears
Because its gone to, too far
Where's the love, where's the love, where's the love
Where's the love, where's the love, where's the love
It took me two years to realise
It took me four years to understand
The fact that no one really cares
I'm gonna sit here and write myself another love song
Another love song
And does this mean that you don't understand
And does this mean that you bite the hand
And does this mean no when I said I gotta go gotta go, gotta go
Where's the love, where's the love, where's the love
Where's the love, where's the love, where's the love
Cos its gone gone gone
And its gone gone gone
And its gone gone gone
Gone gone gone
And you need more than him
And I wait until the day
And I know how you feel
And I see what you see
I'm gonna wait until the day
I'm gonna wait until the day
I'm gonna wait until the day
I'm gonna wait
Where's the love, where's the love, where's the love
Where's the love, where's the love, where's the love
Where's the love, where's the love, where's the love,
Where's the love
Where's the love, where's the love, where's the love
The lyrics of "Where Is the Love" by Power Of Dreams impart a message that relates to the lack of love and understanding in the world, and how it affects people. The first two lines of the song introduce a young girl who has had a short life and has cried a lot. She has been treated as a toy by her family, which is a heartbreaking situation. The singer then suggests that he needs some time alone to think about these things.
The lyrics then take a turn, talking about how the world can be a sad place, and it's important to cry it out because there is no love to see through to happiness. The chorus repeats the question "where is the love," emphasizing that the singer does not see enough of it in his life.
The third verse refers to the singer's realization that no one truly cares and it took him years to understand that. He then decides to write himself a love song, implying that he will give himself the love he needs because he does not receive it from anyone else.
The chorus repeats, then the final verse talks about waiting for the day when love will come, and how the singer sees the world and the people in it. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "where is the love."
Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on how love and understanding are crucial for a happy life, and how the absence of those things can be deeply felt.
Line by Line Meaning
She was a young girl too few years
This girl was very young and had not yet had the chance to live a full life.
She had a short life lots of tears
She passed away early on in life and had experienced a lot of sadness during her short time.
Became her family's little toy
She was treated as a possession rather than a person by her own family.
I'm gonna sit here and get some time on my own
The artist needs some alone time to think and reflect.
On my own
They will be alone while they reflect.
This is a sad life too many fears
The singer believes that life is filled with sadness and fear.
You gotta shead some shead some tears
It is important to let out your emotions and cry sometimes.
Because there's no love to see you through
Love can help you get through tough times, but there is no love present in this situation.
Because its gone to, too far
Whatever happened has gone beyond the point of repair.
It took me two years to realise
The artist had a realization that took a couple of years to fully understand.
It took me four years to understand
Another realization took even longer to fully comprehend.
The fact that no one really cares
No one is showing the artist any love or care.
I'm gonna sit here and write myself another love song
The singer is going to take the time to write a song about love for themselves.
Another love song
A continuation of writing a song about love for themselves.
And does this mean that you don't understand
The singer is questioning whether the other person truly comprehends the situation.
And does this mean that you bite the hand
The artist is questioning whether the other person is being ungrateful or turning on them.
And does this mean no when I said I gotta go gotta go, gotta go
The artist is unsure if their departure is being understood or being taken as a joke.
Cos its gone gone gone
The love that was once there has disappeared completely.
Gone gone gone
A repetition of the fact that the love is gone.
And you need more than him
The artist believes that the other person deserves more love and care than what they are currently getting.
And I wait until the day
The artist is patient and waiting for a better day to come.
And I know how you feel
The artist empathizes with the other person's emotions and understands their pain.
And I see what you see
The singer is able to see the same things that the other person is seeing.
I'm gonna wait until the day
Once again, the artist is patient and waiting for a better day to come.
Where's the love
The singer is questioning where the love has gone.
Where's the love, where's the love, where's the love
Repetition of the question about where the love has gone.
Where's the love, where's the love, where's the love,
Continuation of the repetition of the question about where the love has gone.
Where's the love
Final repetition of the question about where the love has gone.
Contributed by Tristan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ELXOSE80
Thanks for sharing this outstanding song.
**10**/Fav
Michel Berde
Trop bien
81peabody
Excellent!