The Power
Wishbone Ash Lyrics


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Lost in an electric world
I glance at the clock face
This road makes the journey long
My head is in deep space

Well I'm loving and I'm living
But I need some reflection
Laying down the right chord
Timed to perfection

But here as I move
Into great silence
I dig deep in my soul
And come to the essence
I find that there is no past
Only this hour
So let me take that chance
And harness the power
The Power

Well I'm loving that I'm living
But I need some reflection
Putting my thoughts into words
Timed to perfection

All is calm




It's the heathen hour
The sinners go down to pray

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wishbone Ash's song "The Power" delve into the themes of self-reflection and finding inner peace amidst the chaos of life. The singer finds himself lost in an "electric world," but takes a moment to glance at the clock face and realizes the journey ahead will be long. His head is "in deep space," signifying a state of detachment from the world around him. He yearns for reflection and sets about laying down the right chord, timed to perfection. There is a sense of urgency in the lines about timing, as if he knows this moment is crucial in his quest for inner peace.


As the song progresses, the singer moves into "great silence," indicating a deep meditative state. He reflects on his inner self and delves deep into his soul. In doing so, he realizes that there is no past, only this hour. This line has a profound meaning - the past is behind us, but what we do in the present moment is what sets the stage for our future. The singer acknowledges this fact and takes a chance to harness the power of the moment. In other words, he seizes the present moment to find inner peace and strength.


In the final stanza of the song, the singer continues to reflect on his life. He acknowledges that he is loving and living, but needs some reflection. He puts his thoughts into words, which are timed to perfection. The song ends with a sense of calm - "all is calm" - as the heathen hour fades away, and the sinners go down to pray.


Line by Line Meaning

Lost in an electric world
Feeling disconnected and disoriented in a fast-paced modern world


I glance at the clock face
Noticing the passing of time as I struggle to keep up


This road makes the journey long
The challenges on my path make my journey feel never-ending


My head is in deep space
I am lost in thought, disconnected from the present moment


Well I'm loving and I'm living
Despite my struggles, I am alive and grateful for life


But I need some reflection
I need to take a step back and evaluate my life


Laying down the right chord
Finding the right path or solution to my problems


Timed to perfection
Doing things at the right moment or pace for maximum effectiveness


But here as I move
As I continue on my journey


Into great silence
Finding peace in moments of quiet and solitude


I dig deep in my soul
Reflecting on my innermost thoughts and feelings


And come to the essence
Discovering my true self and values


I find that there is no past
Realizing that the past is gone and cannot be changed


Only this hour
Focusing on the present moment, which is all we have


So let me take that chance
Seizing the opportunity to make the most of my life


And harness the power
Using my newfound wisdom and insights to make positive changes


All is calm
Finding peace amidst chaos and turbulence


It's the heathen hour
A time of night when wickedness is thought to be at its strongest


The sinners go down to pray
Acknowledging one's flaws and seeking redemption despite difficult circumstances




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James Keffer

Fantastic this is great song and great CD love it

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