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Steppenwolf Power Play Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [2 votes]Album: Monster / Original Release Date: 1969Genre: RockSong Duration: 5 min 26 sec
STEPPENWOLF
- Power Play Lyrics / with translationsWhat gives you the right? Hey you
To stand there and tell me what to do
Tell me who gave you the power?
To stop me from livin' like I do
Remember if you plan to stay
Those who give can take away
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
Just one time I'd like to be somewhere
Where none of your clever lies fill the air
I'm tired of your frozen smile and your voice of tin
Just might all gang up on you, turn the knob and do you in
Remember if you plan to stay
Those who give can take away
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
This never ending power play
'Tween jealous greed and vicious hate
Is grinding us like giant millstones
But it can't be our only fate
It's time we got our heads together
And let 'em know that we're awake
Those in the dark, you know they're no longer blind
They're breakin' from your strangle hold on their minds
Those who can see don't need no one to cross the street
Be careful who you're pushin' round, they just might find you obsolete
Remember if you plan to stay
Those who give can take away
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
What gives you the right? Hey
To stand there and tell me what to do
Tell me who gave you the power?
To stop me from livin' like I do
Remember if you plan to stay
Those who give can take away
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
To stand there and tell me what to do
Tell me who gave you the power?
To stop me from livin' like I do
Remember if you plan to stay
Those who give can take away
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
Just one time I'd like to be somewhere
Where none of your clever lies fill the air
I'm tired of your frozen smile and your voice of tin
Just might all gang up on you, turn the knob and do you in
Remember if you plan to stay
Those who give can take away
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
This never ending power play
'Tween jealous greed and vicious hate
Is grinding us like giant millstones
But it can't be our only fate
And let 'em know that we're awake
Those in the dark, you know they're no longer blind
They're breakin' from your strangle hold on their minds
Those who can see don't need no one to cross the street
Be careful who you're pushin' round, they just might find you obsolete
Remember if you plan to stay
Those who give can take away
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
What gives you the right? Hey
To stand there and tell me what to do
Tell me who gave you the power?
To stop me from livin' like I do
Remember if you plan to stay
Those who give can take away
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
Facts about Power Play
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Power Play is written by John Kay.
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It is first released in 1969 as part of Steppenwolf's album "Monster" which includes 7 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Power Play' from Steppenwolf serves as a social commentary about people who abuse their power and the need for people to unite against unjust authoritarian rule. Power play lyrics mostly emphasizes social commentary, anger, angst, empowerment and reflection. The song establishes its central themes through its portrayal of authority combined with resistance and power dynamics and oppression and awakening and awareness. The lyrics contain themes of rebellion and confrontation, which may be more suitable for older audiences. The language and imagery of the work create an intense atmosphere which requires a PG-13 rating.
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Power Play falls under the genre Rock.
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Power Play song length is 5 minutes and 26 seconds.
Who wrote Power Play lyrics?
Power Play is written by John Kay.
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When was Power Play released?
It is first released in 1969 as part of Steppenwolf's album "Monster" which includes 7 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Power Play lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Power Play' from Steppenwolf serves as a social commentary about people who abuse their power and the need for people to unite against unjust authoritarian rule. Power play lyrics mostly emphasizes social commentary, anger, angst, empowerment and reflection. The song establishes its central themes through its portrayal of authority combined with resistance and power dynamics and oppression and awakening and awareness. The lyrics contain themes of rebellion and confrontation, which may be more suitable for older audiences. The language and imagery of the work create an intense atmosphere which requires a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Power Play?
Power Play falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Power Play?
Power Play song length is 5 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John KayRecord Label(s): 1970 UMG Recordings, Inc
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