Story Behind The Song
"'power of you' is about being independent and following your own unique path, breaking away from the influences of others. I realized that I can make decisions that are right for me, without letting others' hopes and fears affect me. Even being in the studio with a new producer can be intimidating, but I work on sharing my vision and what I believe in, so we can get creative and go for it."
Song Description
Informed by her experience working in the entertainment industry at a young age, "power of you" is about overcoming other people's expectations, living life free of outside influences, and making her own choices. While facing down 'what others assume' and others' influences, she finds the strength to break away - and looks to inspire others to do the same.
"Will I give up / or can I live up / to the power of you," she sings in the chorus, her heavenly voice soaring along with the song's dreamy production. Though the "power of you" is about handling anxiety and stress of others' opinions and influences, it acts as a reassuring hand on the shoulder, telling you that ultimately, it's OK to go your way so long as you believe in yourself. The pressure to live up to this idea you feel everyone around you has in their head of who you're supposed to be can be - a lot. It takes some people their entire existence to get over that and just live for themselves, while some never figure it out."
| Song Length |
2:27 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Engaging |
Subject |
Determination, General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Power of you
Music and Lyrics by Ava Della Pietra
What a day it'll be
When I'll finally feel free
From what others assume
Is what I wanna do
Your fears, my tears
Will all disappear
I can run away and stay far from your
Shadow
Watching over me and my every move
Will I give up or can I live up to the power of you?
I'm pretty confident but life can be intimidating
Will I give up or can I live up to the power of you?
Yeah I used to believe
No one influenced me
Looking back now it seems
Those were not my true dreams
I walked down roads with eyes on the prize
Was I heading for the sky?
Or was your
Shadow
Watching over me and my every move
Will I give up or can I live up to the power of you?
I'm pretty confident but life can be intimidating
Will I give up or can I live up to the power of you?
Hmmm
Hmmm
Shadows
Watching over me and my every move
Will I give up or can I live up to the power of you?
Hmmm (bada dum bum bum)
Will I give up or can I live up to the power of you?
Hmmm
Will I give up or can I live up to the power of you?