Power Is On

The Go! Team

About Power Is On

"The Power Is On" is a song from English band The Go! Team from their 2004 album Thunder, Lightning, Strike. The song is ranked at number 13 on Pitchfork's list of the 50 Best Singles of 2004. "The Power is On" was included in the 2008 book The Pitchfork 500: Our Guide to the Greatest Songs from Punk to Present.


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Watch who's comin' at you
Why? who's got the power?
Watch who's comin' at you
If you might allow her
Watch who's comin' at you
Why? who's comin' through?
One, a bit right then we got two
Watch who's comin' at you
But don't fuss
Watch who's gonna get you back on the bus
Watch you change your light bulb
Then you take a shower
Watch who's comin' at you
Why? who's got the power?

If you hear us say "come USA"
There ain't no way the gangstas say
Why hello, hello, H-E-L-L-O
Well I need you I want you to know its A-OK

Falcons, falcons, falcons, falcons
Blood stripe falcons

"I woke up this morning out the door, 
I told the guy who's at the door, 
I took the morning to read the paper, 
See if the news was all okay"

Watch who's comin' at you
Why? who's got the power?
Watch who's comin' at you
If you might allow her
Watch who's comin' at you
Why? who's comin' through?
One, a bit right then we got two
Watch who's comin' at you
But don't fuss
Watch who's gonna get you back on the bus
Watch you change your light bulb
Then you take a shower
Watch who's comin' at you
Why? who's got the power?

Lets go
Lets go
Lets go
Watch who's.
Got the.
Power.

Lets go
Lets go
Lets go
Watch who's.
Got the.
Power.

Falcons, falcons, falcons, falcons
Blood stripe falcons.

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The Go! Team

The Go! Team are a six-piece band from Brighton, England. They combine indie rock and garage rock with a mixture of blaxploitation and Bollywood soundtracks, double Dutch chants, old school hip hop and distorted guitars. Their songs are a mix of live instrumentation and samples from various sources. The band's vocals vary between performances: while live vocals are handled mostly by Ninja (with Tsuchida and Fukami-Taylor also singing some solos), vocals on record also feature sampled and guest voices. more »

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Written by: IAN PARTON

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13 facts about this song

Release Information
"Power is On" by The Go! Team was first released in 2004 as a part of their debut studio album, "Thunder, Lightning, Strike."
Genre Classification
The song is typically classified under the Indie Rock genre but it also showcases elements of Hip-Hop, Noise Pop, and Post-rock music.
Album Recognition
"Thunder, Lightning, Strike," the album containing "Power is On," was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005, showcasing the high regard for the music and the band in the industry.
Band Origin
The Go! Team is a six-member band from Brighton, England. It was created and led by songwriter Ian Parton.
Musical Composition
"Power is On" is known for its distinct sound that combines the peppy cheerleader chants with fuzzy guitar riffs and hip hop beats. It also includes the use of unique instruments like the harmonica and glockenspiel.
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from critics for its energetic and vibrant sound and is considered one of the standout tracks on the album.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of empowerment and rising above challenges.
Band's Signature Sound
"Power is On" is a piece that truly represents The Go! Team's signature sound, with its multiple musical elements and lively rhythms.
Utilization in Media
The vivacious tone of "Power is On" led to the song being used in several advertising campaigns due to its energetic and catchy sound.
The Go! Team's Discography
Despite its successful debut, "Power is On" remains one of the band's most well-known songs even after they've released multiple albums.
Spotify Statistics
On Spotify, "Power is On" is among the top 5 most popular songs by The Go! Team with over a million streams.
Live Performances
This song is a staple of the band's live performances, often getting the crowd up on their feet due to its anthemic quality.
Contrasting Styles
"Power Is On" signifies the band's ability to fuse contrasting music styles together - a feature that critics often applaud them for and term as their 'genre-mashing' ability.

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