The Power of Love
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
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I'll protect you from the hooded claw Keep the vampires from your door Feels like fire I'm so in love with you Dreams are like angels They keep bad at bay-bad at bay Love is the light Scaring darkness away-yeah I'm so in love with you Purge the soul Make love your goal The power of love A force from above Cleaning my soul Flame on burn desire Love with tongues of fire Purge the soul Make love your goal I'll protect you from the hooded claw Keep the vampires from your door When the chips are down I'll be around With my undying, death-defying Love for you Envy will hurt itself Let yourself be beautiful Sparkling love, flowers And pearls and pretty girls Love is like an energy Rushin' rushin' inside of me The power of love A force from above Cleaning my soul Flame on burn desire Love with tongues of fire Purge the soul Make love your goal This time we go sublime Lovers entwine-divine divine Love is danger, love is pleasure Love is pure-the only treasure I'm so in love with you Purge the soul Make love your goal The power of love A force from above Cleaning my soul The power of love A force from above A sky-scraping dove Flame on burn desire Love with tongues of fire Purge the soul Make love your goal I'll protect you from the hooded claw Keep the vampires from your door
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Written by: JOE SIMON, KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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6 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"The Power of Love" is a single released by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood (FGTH) in November 1984.
- The song is the third single from their debut studio album, "Welcome to the Pleasuredome."
- It followed the success of their two prior controversial and chart-topping hits 'Relax' and 'Two Tribes' and like its predecessors, it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
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Theme and Lyrics"The Power of Love" is distinctive from FGTH’s other hits for its lack of sexual implications (which later was a characteristic of the band) and is remembered for being a heartfelt love song.
- The lyrics contain non-specific references to religion, orchestra, choral music, which alludes to the broader theme of "the power of love."
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Music Video and ImageryThe music video, directed by Godley & Creme, had Christmas themes depicting the nativity of Jesus which made it a popular choice for play during the festive season.
- The video starred the band’s lead singer Holly Johnson as various nativity characters, and further reinforced its reputation as a 'Christmas song', despite the song’s lyrics having no connection to Christmas.
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Holly Johnson’s RoleHolly Johnson, being the lead vocalist played a significant role in the popularity of this song, and he co-wrote it along with other band members.
- Johnson officially came out as gay in 1994 and "The Power of Love" became an important symbol for his human rights activism in the subsequent years.
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Achievements and Influence"The Power of Love" taken from their debut album, helped FGTH become the first act since Gerry & the Pacemakers to achieve three number one UK singles from the same album.
- Despite their initial chart success and following a couple more album releases, the band ultimately split in 1987, but "The Power of Love" remained one of their biggest hits and has been covered by numerous artists since.
- The song was also featured on the soundtrack of the 2015 film "Spectre" in the UK which led to its re-entry into the UK top 40.
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Song's ResurgenceIn 2012, Johnson performed a reworked version of "The Power of Love" for an advertisement for the British retailer John Lewis, creating a resurgence in the song’s popularity.
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