The Power of Love
Simons Lyrics
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Honey, sweet darlin', I'm yours
Oh, yes I am
Every since that day we met
My whole life been full of joy and happiness
Oh when you kiss me it burns to my soul
Seven days later, my body I can't control
You got
You got power in your twist
You got power, power, power
Oh-oh!
Oh I love ya
I tell you I just can't help myself
Oh when I hear you talk and I see you walk
That make me know I don't want nobody else
You got you call my name
All my life I wanted someone
To love an understand
Now were together, listen to me honey
My loneliness has gone away
I swear I think I'm
Think I'm able to carry on, yeah
You got honey in your kiss
And I'm glad of that
You got honey in your twist
And I'm glad about it
Sometime, baby
I wanna scream about your love
Sometimes, baby
I just a-wanna say oh, I'm glad
I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad
You got power in your kiss
You got power in your twist
You got power in your walk
You got power in your talk
Power with your best
You got it, you got it
You got it baby
Sometime I wanna squeeze you
These lyrics are from the song "The Power of Love" by Simon. The song talks about the intense love and passion that the singer has for their partner. From the very moment they met, their life has been full of joy and happiness. The singer is completely devoted to their partner and can't imagine being with anyone else. They are grateful for the power and influence that their partner has over them, and how they bring joy and love into their life. The singer is so in love that they can't help but express their desire to hold and squeeze their partner tightly.
The lyrics suggest a deep and intense love that is difficult to contain. The singer uses different forms of power to describe their partner's influence on them, from the power in their twist, walk, and talk to their ability to bring honey and love into their life. Their partner has become their everything, and they can't imagine ever being without them. The repeated chorus highlights the power that their partner has over them, with the "you got power" refrain serving as a testament to the depth of their love.
Overall, "The Power of Love" is a song about the depth and intensity of love that can consume a person entirely. The lyrics highlight the immense influence that a person in love can have on their partner and how they can make everything better. The song is a testament to the power of love and how it can transform a person's life entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa-yeah, baby, sugar
Expressing joy and excitement about the relationship
Honey, sweet darlin', I'm yours
Acknowledging the exclusivity of the relationship
Oh, yes I am
Reiterating commitment and loyalty to the relationship
Every since that day we met
Reflecting on the start of the relationship
My whole life been full of joy and happiness
Expressing how the relationship has positively impacted their life
Oh when you kiss me it burns to my soul
Describing the intensity of physical attraction
Seven days later, my body I can't control
Highlighting the extent of the physical connection
You got
Acknowledging the partner's positive qualities
You got power in your twist
Attributing an alluring quality to the partner's movements
You got power, power, power
Repeating the idea of the partner having a powerful impact
Oh-oh!
Expressing enthusiasm and emotion
Oh I love ya
Expressing love and affection
I tell you I just can't help myself
Admitting to the depth of their feelings
Oh when I hear you talk and I see you walk
Describing the attraction beyond physical touch
That make me know I don't want nobody else
Declaring exclusivity and commitment to the relationship
You got you call my name
Acknowledging the partner's power in the relationship
All my life I wanted someone
Expressing a long-held desire for a fulfilling relationship
To love and understand
Describing the desired qualities in a partner
Now were together, listen to me honey
Emphasizing the importance of the relationship
My loneliness has gone away
Pointing out how the relationship has fulfilled a deep emotional need
I swear I think I'm
Expressing confidence and conviction in the relationship
Think I'm able to carry on, yeah
Feeling empowered by the relationship and its positive impact
You got honey in your kiss
Attributing a sweet quality to the partner's physical touch
And I'm glad of that
Expressing satisfaction and gratitude towards the partner
You got honey in your twist
Reiterating the partner's alluring movements and qualities
And I'm glad about it
Expressing continued satisfaction and gratitude
Sometime, baby
Expressing a desire to connect more deeply with the partner
I wanna scream about your love
Expressing a strong desire to share their feelings about the relationship
Sometimes, baby
Acknowledging that not all moments are perfect or ideal
I just a-wanna say oh, I'm glad
Finding joy and contentment in the relationship in spite of occasional challenges
I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad
Repeating and emphasizing the sentiment of contentment and satisfaction
You got power in your kiss
Highlighting the partner's powerful physical touch once again
You got power in your twist
Reiterating the partner's alluring movements and qualities
You got power in your walk
Implying that the partner has a confident and commanding presence
You got power in your talk
Implying that the partner has a way with words and can influence others
Power with your best
Expressing admiration and respect for the partner in all aspects of their life
You got it, you got it
Acknowledging the partner's many positive qualities and attributes
You got it baby
Reiterating and emphasizing the point in a playful and affectionate way
Sometime I wanna squeeze you
Expressing a desire to physically embrace and express love for the partner
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOE SIMON (USA 1), KENNETH GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
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