Power – English Lyrics

• By: Ellie Goulding
• Album: Higher Than Heaven

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Ellie Goulding's "Power" and explore the language of modern relationships. Learn how social media and superficiality influence our connections, and discover new vocabulary to discuss love and disillusionment in the digital age. This synth-pop track offers a unique perspective on the search for genuine connection in a world obsessed with power.

[English]

Painted to pure perfection

We had a real connection

Bodies, aching, overtaking

You kept me at a distance

Not asking any question

Fingers, pressing, learning lessons

Beautiful lies on a Friday night

Starting to wonder where we lost the magic

Head in the clouds, talking so loud

All I hear is static

I'm not a material girl

Everything in your world just feels like plastic

Wearing your crown, it's pulling me down

You just want the power

You're not really down for love

You just want the power

(The power)

No, I'm not chasing paper

And I'm not faking neither

Take me higher or this will expire

Your self-obsession's boring

Sorry if I'm ignoring

Mindless actions, lead to destruction

Beautiful lies on a Friday night

Starting to wonder where we lost the magic

Head in the clouds, talking so loud

All I hear is static

I'm not a material girl

Everything in your world just feels like plastic

Wearing your crown, it's pulling me down

You just want the power

You're not really down for love

You just want the power

(The power)

Everything you do is so cruel (Power)

Taking me for a fool (Power)

Making me need a new fix

Making me worship you

Everything you do is so cruel (Power)

Taking me for a fool

Making me need a new fix

Making me worship you

Beautiful lies on a Friday night

Starting to wonder where we lost the magic

Head in the clouds, talking so loud

All I hear is static

I'm not a material girl

Everything in your world just feel like plastic

Wearing your crown, it's pulling me down

You just want the power

You're not really down for love

You just want the power

(The power)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
power /ˈpaʊər/ A1	noun - the ability or capacity to control or influence others
connection /kəˈnekʃən/ A2	noun - a relationship or link between people or things
overtaking /ˌoʊvərˈteɪkɪŋ/ B1	verb - to pass or go beyond something or someone
distance /ˈdɪstəns/ A1	noun - the amount of space between two places or things
pressing /ˈprɛsɪŋ/ A2	verb - to apply force to something
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ A1	noun - special and exciting power that makes things happen
static /ˈstætɪk/ B1	adjective - not moving or changing
material /məˈtɪəriəl/ A2	adjective - relating to physical substances or possessions
plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ A1	noun - a synthetic material made from organic polymers
crown /kraʊn/ A1	noun - a decorative headpiece signifying royalty
cruel /krʊəl/ A2	adjective - causing pain or suffering
worship /ˈwɜrʃɪp/ A2	verb - to show devotion and love for a deity or idol
expire /ɪkˈspaɪr/ B1	verb - to come to an end or stop being valid
obsession /ɒbˈseʃən/ B1	noun - an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind
destruction /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/ A2	noun - the act of causing damage or ruin