Power
Redbone Lyrics


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She doesn't know of love
Laughs when I offer mine
It's you she's thinking of
I can see, I'm not blind
You give her a feeling that's real
And you make her feel
Like I want her to feel.
You've got the power
Show her what love is
You've got the power
Show her what love is

You've got the power
Strength that I've never had
You fill all her empty hours
When she's happy
I'll be glad
You give her a feeling that's real
And you make her feel
Like I want her to feel, so

You've got the power
Show her what love is
You've got the power
Show her what love is





You've got the power

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Redbone's song "Power" seem to be expressing the emotions of someone who is in love with a person who is in love with someone else. This person is fully aware that the object of their affection is not reciprocating their love, but they cannot help how they feel. They acknowledge that they have offered their love to this person, but she has laughed it off because she is in love with someone different - the person who has "the power" over her heart. This other person gives her a "feeling that's real," and that's what the singer wants for her as well. Therefore, they encourage this other person to continue showing her what love is, because this power that they possess is not something that the singer has ever had.


Overall, the song is about the power dynamic that exists in relationships. The singer, who is not the person that the woman loves, is resigned to the fact that he cannot compete with the feelings that this other person evokes in her. The other person has the power in the relationship because they can make the woman genuinely feel the way that the singer wants her to feel. The singer recognizes this, and he can't help but admire the other person for it. The repeated use of the phrase "you've got the power" emphasizes this dynamic and reinforces just how much control the other person has over the woman's emotional state.


Line by Line Meaning

She doesn't know of love
The person the singer refers to does not understand love.


Laughs when I offer mine
The person the singer refers to is not interested in the singer's love.


It's you she's thinking of
The person the singer refers to is thinking of someone else.


I can see, I'm not blind
The artist is aware of the person's feelings for someone else.


You give her a feeling that's real
The other person makes the person the artist is referring to feel real emotions.


And you make her feel
The other person makes the person the singer is referring to experience certain emotions.


Like I want her to feel.
The singer wishes they could make the person feel the same emotions the other person is able to make them feel.


You've got the power
The other person has a certain power or ability.


Show her what love is
The artist wants the other person to demonstrate or teach the person what true love is.


Strength that I've never had
The other person possesses a strength or ability that the artist does not possess.


You fill all her empty hours
The other person is able to fill up the person's free time or moments of loneliness.


When she's happy
The artist wants the person to be happy.


I'll be glad
The singer will be happy if the person is happy.




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no1stunada

So sad that there are not more views and likes. This group is stellar. Huge stars in my opinion.

Jun Dellas

I love the melody. I would appreciate it if there was also a instrumental version of it!!! Great song!!!!

DOUGLAS WAGGONER

I just want to thank Redbone for being in my life. I've just stumbled onto this today. It's so nice to hear you all again after almost 40 years; that's how long I've been out of touch with your music.

Bruno

2021 greetings my friend

jerry abney

I to had forgotten them until now almost 50 years later.

Romain Ccz

+Jim Hoffmann I had to click on "sign" but none changed... They could have a bug in the website. So, peace to the legends, this song gave me smile and strongness in the same time!

Carmen Patricia Melendez Rodriguez

Maravillosa y maravillosa canción una de las tantas que tiene este grupo genial .🧡💚

YaBoy Kewi

It's so rare that you find a band that actually has an impact on you and conveys emotion through their music so well. They deserve to be in the RnR Hall of Fame they left such a mark that just went unnoticed by most

Q Cordova

For originality, style, and all the great drummers is a Great Tribute to everyone with an Indian Heritage! The arrangements are unique. Their vocals evovled and became awesome be overtime. What else is their to say! Their are my favorite Band!!!!

Gary King

One of the finest songs I've ever heard. RIP Lolly. I miss the greats.

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