Former ballerinas turned songstresses, they released their self-titled debut in 2000 with Epic. The album was met with lukewarm reception, but the girls were undeterred. After moving to New York, they released Light Of The Moon with Universal in 2005, with similar luck. After leaving the label and their manager to make some serious changes, they recorded their third album with producer Roger Greenawalt and after having opened a week's worth of shows for Albert Hammond Jr. [Catherine Pierce's fiancee] in November 2006, the girls were greeted with much more enthusiastic reception and excellent press.
Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge was released in April 2007.
The Pierces recently gained even more press when they were featured on the December 5th episode of the hit TV show, "Gossip Girl".
However, despite Catherine's high-profile celebrity romance with the Strokes guitarist, Albert Hammond Jr., the increased publicity didn't translate into sales.
According to the You'll Be Mine Songfacts, the siblings were on the verge of calling it a day when a friend of theirs, Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman, offered to produce them. The result was The Pierces fourth album, You & I, their first release after signing to Polydor.
The Power Of...
The Pierces Lyrics
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Though I never knew just what he saw
Never underestimate
The power of'
Never underestimate
The power of'
He could bring me to my knees
I was callin' out for him
He never turned
I was callin' out for him
I never learned
Never'. Ever'.
Never underestimate
The power of'
Never' Ever'
Never underestimate
The power of'
Saw you walking down the street
Those Velcro sneakers on your feet
You were walking faster than
I could run
I was walking in the shade
And you, the sun
Now we can watch it fall
Cause they built it up to tall
Now I'm sinking lower than
All my tears
Sinking lower than
All your fears
Never' Ever'
Never underestimate
The power of'
Never' Ever'
Never underestimate
The power of'
Mmmm
Mmmm
Boy you've got a lot to learn
Wait until it is my turn
And, you stand ever
Never' Ever'
Never underestimate
The power of'
Never' Ever'
Never underestimate
The power of'
Never underestimate
The power of'
Never underestimate
The power of'
The Pierces' "The Power Of..." is a hauntingly beautiful song that speaks to the strength of emotions, particularly those that we may not fully understand. The lyrics tell the story of a person who has been hurt by someone they care deeply for, someone who had the power to bring them to their knees. Despite their calls for help and their attempts to understand why this person didn't reciprocate their affection, they were left with unanswered questions and deep emotional pain. The song suggests that we should never underestimate the power of love and the ability it has to both heal and hurt us.
The chorus of the song, "Never underestimate the power of...", could refer to a multitude of emotions and situations in life, such as the power of love, hate, jealousy, envy, or even simple misunderstandings. The message of the song is a cautionary one, reminding us to be aware of how deeply our emotions can affect us and those around us. The verses tell the story of a failed relationship, with the singer lamenting the fact that they were never able to understand what went wrong. The final verse seems to suggest that the person who hurt the singer will have to learn from their mistakes in the future.
Overall, "The Power Of..." is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged song. The lyrics are cryptic and leave room for the listener to interpret them in their own way, but the message is clear: emotions are powerful, and we should never take them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
And it was the final straw
This was the final incident that caused me to break down.
Though I never knew just what he saw
I never understood what he found attractive in me.
Never underestimate
Don't ever doubt or underestimate
The power of'
how much influence something can hold
He could bring me to my knees
He has the ability to completely overpower me.
Though I never saw just what he sees
I never understood what he saw in me.
I was callin' out for him
I was trying to reach out or connect to him.
He never turned
He never responded to my calls.
I never learned
I never learned why he never reciprocated my feelings.
Saw you walking down the street
I saw you walking around in public.
Those Velcro sneakers on your feet
You had Velcro shoes on your feet.
You were walking faster than
You were walking at a faster pace than I can keep up with.
I was walking in the shade
I was in a more shadowy or darker part of the street.
And you, the sun
You were brighter or more radiant than I was.
Now we can watch it fall
We can now see something crumble or fail.
Cause they built it up to tall
They built it up to be too high or unattainable.
Now I'm sinking lower than
I am now feeling worse than before.
All my tears
All of my sadness or emotional distress.
Sinking lower than
Falling deeper into a negative state.
All your fears
All of your anxieties or worries.
Mmmm
A nonverbal sound used for expression.
Mmmm
A nonverbal sound used for expression.
Boy you've got a lot to learn
You have much to learn about the situation.
Wait until it is my turn
Wait for me to have my moment to succeed or prevail.
And, you stand ever
You continue to stand and endure through it all.
Never underestimate
Don't ever doubt or underestimate
The power of'
how much influence something can hold
Never underestimate
Don't ever doubt or underestimate
The power of'
how much influence something can hold
Never underestimate
Don't ever doubt or underestimate
The power of'
how much influence something can hold
Never underestimate
Don't ever doubt or underestimate
The power of'
how much influence something can hold
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLISON MARGARET PIERCE, CATHERINE ELEANOR PIERCE
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