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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10 facts about this song
Song Release"The Power of Love" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood was released in the United Kingdom in November 1984.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's third song to achieve this feat, thus making them the first band in history to have their first three singles reach number one in the UK.
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Christmas SongDespite not being a Christmas-themed song in terms of its lyrics, "The Power of Love" is often considered a Christmas song due to a nativity-themed video and the timing of its release.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Godley & Creme, features the nativity of Jesus and other Christian iconography. The band members are featured as shepherds and wise men presenting gifts to Christ.
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Song RecordFrankie Goes to Hollywood was the second band in history (after fellow Liverpudlians Gerry And The Pacemakers) to reach number one with their first three singles; no band has done this since.
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Album SuccessThe song also appears on the band’s debut album, "Welcome to the Pleasuredome," which reached No.1 on the UK Albums Chart and remained there for a month.
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Cover Versions"The Power of Love" has been covered by numerous artists such as Gabrielle Aplin, whose 2012 version topped the UK sales chart.
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Song ThemeThe song is known for its emotional tone and powerful vocals, with a theme centered around love as a powerful, redeeming force.
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International Success"The Power of Love" also found success internationally, reaching the top ten in various countries including Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
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Unique AchievementThe band is considered one of the most controversial and ground-breaking acts of the 80s, and their achievement of having their first three releases top the charts is an accolade still unduplicated.
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