The Power Of Love – English Lyrics

• By: Celine Dion
• Album: The Colour Of My Love

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful and enjoyable experience, and Celine Dion's "The Power of Love" is a perfect song for English learners. Its clear, emotive lyrics and soaring melody make it easy to follow along and connect with the profound emotions of love and commitment. The song's universal themes and timeless appeal have captivated audiences worldwide, offering a special glimpse into the heart of pop music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
whisper /ˈwɪs.pər/ B2	noun - soft speaking sound verb - to speak very softly
lover /ˈlʌv.ər/ B1	noun - a romantic partner
sleep /sliːp/ A2	verb - to rest with eyes closed
thunder /ˈθʌn.dər/ B1	noun - the loud sound after lightning during a storm
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the part of the body used for sight
body /ˈbɒd.i/ A2	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
voice /vɔɪs/ B2	noun - the sound produced by a person when speaking or singing
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
reach /riːtʃ/ B2	verb - to arrive at a place or goal
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - organ that pumps blood
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to perceive by touch or emotion
power /ˈpaʊər/ B2	noun - the ability or capacity to do something

Key Grammar Structures

• Whenever you reach for me

  ➔ Conditional clause with 'whenever' + present simple

  ➔ 'Whenever' indicates that the action happens at any time when the condition occurs.

• The power of love

  ➔ Noun phrase with 'of' to show possession or association

  ➔ The phrase shows the relationship between 'power' and 'love', indicating that the love possesses power.

• Are rolling by like thunder now

  ➔ Present continuous tense for ongoing action

  ➔ The verb 'are rolling' indicates an action that is happening at the moment of speaking.

• I hold on to your whole body

  ➔ Phrasal verb 'hold on to' meaning to keep or cling to something

  ➔ The phrase 'hold on to' emphasizes maintaining a firm grasp or connection.

• The sound of your heart beating

  ➔ Noun phrase with 'of' + gerund 'beating' as a modifier

  ➔ The phrase describes the 'sound' that is produced by the 'heart beating', combining noun and gerund to specify the source.

• Sometimes I am frightened

  ➔ Adverb 'sometimes' + simple present tense

  ➔ 'Sometimes' indicates frequency, meaning the action occurs occasionally.

• 'Cause I am your lady'

  ➔ Contraction of 'because' + subject + verb

  ➔ 'Cause' is an informal contraction of 'because', used to connect clauses and explain reasons.