The Power of Love
Huey Lewis & the News, Huey Lewis
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
The power of love is a curious thing Make a one man weep, make another man sing Change a heart to a little white dove More than a feeling, that's the power of love Tougher than diamonds, whips like cream Stronger and harder than a bad girls dream Make a bad one good, mmm make a wrong right Power of love will keep you home at night Don't need money, don't take fame Don't need no credit card to ride this train It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes But it might just save your life That's the power of love That's the power of love First time you feed it might make you sad Next time you feed it might make you mad But you'll be glad baby when you've found That's the power that makes the world go round Don't need money, don't take fame Don't need no credit card to ride this train It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes But it might just save your life They say that all in love is fair Yeah but you don't care But you know what to do When it gets hold of you And with a little help from above You feel the power of love You feel the power of love Can you feel it? Don't take money, don't take fame Don't need no credit card to ride this train Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel You won't feel it until you feel You feel the power, feel the power of love That's the power, that's the power of love You feel the power of love You feel the power of love You feel the power of love
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
2 fans
Written by: Huey Lewis, Christopher John Hayes, John Victor Colla
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
13 facts about this song
Billboard Success"The Power of Love" was the first number-one hit for Huey Lewis and the News, topping the Billboard Hot 100 on August 24, 1985, and holding that spot for two weeks.
|
Movie CollaborationThe song featured prominently in the film "Back to the Future" and was commissioned specifically for it. Director Robert Zemeckis and producer Steven Spielberg were fans of Huey Lewis and the News and wanted a song that represented the upbeat energy of their film.
|
Grammy NominationIn 1986, "The Power of Love" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or TV Show.
|
Rock Band PromotionThis song is also used in the promotion of the video game Rock Band 4 and was included as a playable track on the game itself.
|
Music Chart WorldwideApart from becoming a big hit in America, "The Power of Love" also made the top ten in the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number nine.
|
Multi-platinum SuccessIt helped drive significant sales for the album "Fore!" and helped it reach multi-platinum status in the U.S.
|
Annual AirplayAccording to Nielsen data, the song continues to receive significant airplay and was one of the top 100 most airplayed songs of 2006, over 20 years after its release.
|
Inside JokeHuey Lewis has a cameo in "Back to the Future" where he plays a teacher who tells Marty McFly's band that they are "just too darn loud" - a joke as the band is playing "The Power of Love".
|
Lyrics InterpretationThe song lyrics appear to suggest that love itself is enough to make life fulfilling, making it an anthem of sorts about romance's transformative abilities.
|
Diverse Usage"The Power of Love" has been featured in several other films aside from "Back to the Future", like "Hot Tub Time Machine" and successful TV shows such as "Family Guy".
|
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered numerous times by artists such as Ilse DeLange and Joe McElderry, showcasing its enduring appeal.
|
Continued RelevanceA 2015 advertisement for Google's "Google Photos" app featured the song, demonstrating its continued cultural relevance 30 years after its release.
|
Prophetic LyricsSome fans have noted that the lyrics seem almost prophetic, given the song's enduring popularity - like love, it is indeed "a curious thing" that "makes one man weep, and another man sing".
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"The Power of Love Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/16386757/Huey+Lewis/The+Power+of+Love>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the The Power of Love Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In