The Power

John Debney, Snap!

About The Power

"The Power" is a song by the German music group Snap!. It was released in January 1990 as the lead single from their debut studio album, World Power. The song reached number one in Greece, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe, as well as on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and Hot Rap charts. On the Billboard Hot 100, "The Power" managed to reach number two for one week, behind "Vision of Love" by Mariah Carey. It is particularly known for its hook "I've got the power!".  


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[Repeat: x2]
I've got the power! 

Hey yeah yeah

Like the crack of the whip
I snap attack, front to back
In this thing called rap,
Dingin' like a cymbal rhyme thimble

On a heavenly level
Bang the bass, turn up the treble,
Radical mind day and night all the time
Seven fourteen, wise divine

Maniac brainiac winnin' the game
I'm the lyrical Jessie James

Quality, I possess so stay impressed
When my voice goes through the mesh
Of the microphone that I am holdin'
Copywritten lyrics so they can't be stolen

If they are SNAP!
Don't need the police to try to save them
Your voice will sink so please
Stay off my back, or I will attack
And you don't want that

[Chorus: x4]
I've got the power!

It's gettin'
It's gettin'
It's gettin'

[Repeat: x8]
Kinda hectic 

[Chorus: x4]

It's gettin'
It's gettin'
It's gettin'

[Repeat: x8]
Kinda hectic 

Quality, I possess so stay impressed
When my voice goes through the mesh
Of the microphone that I am holdin'
Copywritten lyrics so they can't be stolen

If they are SNAP!
Don't need the police to try to save them
Your voice will sink so please
Stay off my back, or I will attack
And you don't want that

[Chorus: x7]

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Snap!

Snap! is a German Eurodance project formed in 1989 by Frankfurt-based producers Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti. The act has been through a number of line-up changes over the years, but was most successful when fronted by rapper Turbo B, who performed on singles "The Power" and "Rhythm Is a Dancer". more »

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Written by: Benito Benites, John Virgo Garrett III, Antoinette Colandreo

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Power" by "Snap!" was released as the lead single from their first studio album, "World Power," in January 1990.
Chart Performance
The song was very successful, reaching number one in the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It also reached the second spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Genre Classification
"The Power" belongs to the Eurodance genre, which is a fusion of techno, house, dance and pop.
Song Sample
The song samples the 1986 rap song "Let the Words Flow" by Chill Rob G and the 1987 song "Love's Gonna Get You" by Jocelyn Brown.
Origin of the Band
Snap! is a German Eurodance group formed by producers Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti who used several pseudonyms including Benito Benites and John "Virgo" Garrett III.
Influence
"The Power" is considered a classic in the dance music genre and has been sampled and covered by numerous artists throughout the years. It is also popular in sports events and fitness classes.
The Song's Message
The lyrics and the music video explore themes of power, struggle, and liberation, fittingly encapsulated in the song's most famous line "I've got the power."
Change in Vocalists
The English version of "The Power" features the rap vocals of Turbo B and the singing of Penny Ford. Originally, the track featured the rap vocals of Durron Butler (Turbo B's cousin).
Award Recognition
The group won 'Best Dance Video' at the 1990 International Dance Music Awards for "The Power."
Legacy
"The Power" has had a lasting impact on pop culture. It has been featured in several films, television series, and commercials, including the 2001 film "Dude, Where’s My Car?"

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