I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love
Stephanie Mills
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A dee dee dee dee doo doo I was a victim of my foolish thinking Carelessly I've risked my love and my life There's no self-pity, I admit I obliged Overpowered by love I pretended to be blind Faith has survived all the doubts I've summoned My heart has stood all the failure and loss Helpless I cannot further be driven, ooh, ooh I've learned to respect The power of love I've learned to respect (Oh) The power of love I've learned to respect (Ooh) The power of love I've learned to respect (Oh) The power of love I was always afraid of being the one left hurt Running away from the one thing for which I've always yearned I'm not ashamed to tell you many nights I've tossed and I've turned I've learned to respect (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) The power of love I've learned to respect (Oh) The power of love (Yes, I did) I've learned to respect (Oh ooh) The power of love (Woo, woo, woo) I've learned to respect (Oh) The power of love I need you, I want you beside me (Beside me) I trust you, I believe, I believe in you I adore you, I love you so Don't you know I learned I've learned to respect (I've learned) The power of love (Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) I've learned to respect The power of love (I've learned) I've learned to respect The power of love (Baby, baby, baby, I've learned the power of love) I've learned to respect The power of love (I learned it, yes, I did, oh) I've learned to respect (Yeah) The power of love (And I'm not ashamed to tell you, oh) I've learned to respect The power of love (Oh, honey, honey, I need you) Oh, it's that power, oh Baby, baby, baby, I've learned I've learned to respect The power of love (And I'm not ashamed to tell you that) I've learned to respect (Oh) The power of love I'm talkin' about the power, yeah I'm talkin' about the power, oh (Power of love), ooh The power, oh, ho It's so good, it's so good to me I'm talkin' about power, oh (Power of love) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah The power of love, ooh Yeah, say it to me You're talkin' about (Power of love) And oh, let's talk about the yearnin', oh And everybody, I, I, I wanna talk about the feelin', ooh (Power of love) oh, ho I wanna talk about the screamin', ooh Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah Let's talk about the lovin' (Power of love), oh, ho, oh, ho, oh, ho Let's talk about the power (Power of love), oh 'Cause I, I've learned the power I've learned to respect (I've learned, I've learned, I've learned, oh) The power of love (I said I've learned) I've learned to respect (Oh) The power of love (Baby, baby, I've learned) I've learned to respect (Oh, and I'm not ashamed to tell you that) The power of love (That I, I've learned) I've learned to respect (Oh, I'm not ashamed to tell you) The power of love (I've learned it, oh) I've learned to respect (And everybody, everybody needs to learn it, ooh) The power of love I've learned to respect (Ooh ooh) The power of love (Oh, baby, baby, I've learned it) Please report any inappropriate comments to us I've learned to respect (Oh, ho, yeah, oh) The power of love I've learned to respect
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Written by: ANGELA WINBUSH, RENE MOORE
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love" is a song by American R&B, soul, and gospel singer Stephanie Mills. It was first released in 1985 as a single from The Stephanie Mills Project album.
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Song RankingThe song quickly gained popularity in the US, reaching the number 1 spot on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart in 1986.
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Song Writing TeamThe song was written by a team of prolific songwriters, including Angela Winbush and René Moore. This duo was also popularly known as Rene & Angela.
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Musical Genres"I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love" falls under different genres including R&B, soul, and gospel music, showcasing Mills' versatility as an artist.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered the song due to its popularity. Notably, R&B soul singer Maysa Leak released her version in 2015.
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Personal LifeDuring the time when Mills recorded the song, she was at the height of her career, performing on Broadway in musicals such as "The Wiz" where she played the key role of Dorothy.
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Music LabelThe song was released under MCA Records, which has been a subsidiary of Universal Music Group since 2003.
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Song AppreciationThis power ballad is revered by fans for its strong message about love and the power it holds, perfectly delivered through Mills' powerful and emotive vocals.
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Annual RecognitionOn March 22, 1986, "I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love" reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart where it stayed for a week. This achievement is annually remembered by fans and the music industry.
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Stephanie's Music JourneyThough "I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love" is one of her most popular songs, Mills has had a number of hits throughout her career including "Never Knew Love Like This Before" and "Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)."
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