In early 1985, the group appeared on Saturday Night Live, where they performed both of their rockin' singles. The band decided to capitalize on their success with a summer tour of the United States. However, Robert Palmer used this success to record a solo album, 'Riptide', which featured its own hit singles and incorporated a similar dance-ready rock style. As a result, Palmer left The Power Station and did not tour with the band. Later on, this split, with some members of Palmer's ex-group saying that Palmer took their "sound", led to public expressions of personal animosity.
Taking in Michael Des Barres, an actor and vocalist formely with Silverhead and Detective, the Power Station underwent highly popular tours. On July 13, 1985, the group performed at Live Aid, with Michael Des Barres' singing receiving praise. Later that year, the band appeared on an episode of Miami Vice, which was entitled "Whatever Works".
In 1996, the original band reformed to write and record "Living In Fear". This time, it was bass player John Taylor who left the group before "Living In Fear" was released. He was replaced by producer Bernard Edwards, former bass player with Chic. The band was preparing to tour when Edwards died suddenly of pneumonia. The band toured briefly with replacement bassists before splitting up again 1996
On September 26, 2003, Robert Palmer died of a massive heart attack. Less than two months later, drummer Tony Thompson died of renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). Of the original group, only John Taylor and Andy Taylor survive.
The Power Station's music is still performed occasionally by Duran Duran. The band played "Some Like It Hot" on their 1987 "Strange Behaviour Tour" as well as while on tour in 2006. They also performed "Bang A Gong" during their 1989 tour. The Power Station's music also receives considerable airplay on many classic rock oriented stations.
Murderess
The Power Station Lyrics
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You needn't keep your head down
Who's kidding who?
Her picture's all over town
I always knew that she was on the run
I read the paper and it said so
I know you like them to be troublesome
She's a murderer, murderer
She likes to go for the jugular
Murderer, murderer
That woman of yours is a killer
I heard his breath escape
She left the gun on the floor
He left his key with me
I hadn't been there before
I always knew that she was on the run
I read the paper and it said so
I know you like them to be troublesome
Take it to the maximum
She's a murderer, murderer
She likes to go for the jugular
Murderer, murderer
That woman of yours is a killer
She says she's innocent
She says she's your 'baby face'
Who's kidding who?
Your things are in a suitcase
I always knew that she was on the run
I read the paper and it said so
I know you like them to be troublesome
Take it to the maximum
She's a murderer, murderer
She likes to go for the jugular
Murderer, murderer
That woman of yours is a killer
You know the games she played
You'd better keep your head down
I hear a woman scorned
Can turn the world upside down
The Power Station's song "Murderess" is a dark and edgy track that explores a woman's betrayal of her lover. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and poetic language that paints a picture of a dangerous and unstable woman. The song opens with the line "She says your money's safe, you needn't keep your head down, who's kidding who? Her picture's all over town," which suggests that the woman in question is not to be trusted. The singer goes on to reveal that he has always known that she was on the run, and that he believes she is a murderer.
The chorus of the song repeats the words "murderer, murderer" several times, emphasizing the woman's violent tendencies. The lyrics describe her as someone who likes to go for the jugular, and as a killer. The second verse reveals that the woman in question has left a gun on the floor after a violent encounter, suggesting that she is not afraid to use violence to get what she wants. The singer warns the man that he needs to keep his head down, as a scorned woman can turn the world upside down.
Overall, "Murderess" is a dark and intense song that explores themes of betrayal and violence. The lyrics are filled with intense imagery and vivid language that creates a sense of danger and unease.
Line by Line Meaning
She says your money's safe
She tells you not to worry about your money
You needn't keep your head down
You don't have to feel ashamed or afraid
Who's kidding who?
Who is being lied to?
Her picture's all over town
Everyone knows who she is
I always knew that she was on the run
I've always suspected that she was running from the law
I read the paper and it said so
I saw it in the news
I know you like them to be troublesome
I know you're attracted to dangerous women
Take it to the maximum
Take the risk, go all the way
She's a murderer, murderer
She has killed someone
She likes to go for the jugular
She's aggressive, she strikes to kill
Murderer, murderer
She's a killer
That woman of yours is a killer
The woman you're with is dangerous and has killed before
I heard his breath escape
I heard the victim take his last breath
She left the gun on the floor
She left the murder weapon behind
He left his key with me
The victim left his key with me, probably because he knew something was going to happen
I hadn't been there before
I was not familiar with the place where the crime happened
She says she's innocent
She claims she didn't do it
She says she's your 'baby face'
She's trying to appeal to your emotions and make you believe her
Your things are in a suitcase
She's leaving you and taking all your things with her
You know the games she played
You are aware of her manipulative behavior
You'd better keep your head down
You should be careful and protect yourself
I hear a woman scorned
I've heard that when a woman feels betrayed, she can become very vengeful
Can turn the world upside down
She can cause chaos and destruction
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT ALLAN PALMER, ANDY TAYLOR, JOHN TAYLOR
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