Lead singer Holly Johnson described the track as having a "biblical aspect" and felt it was the record that would "save" him. The lyrics explore love as a "force from above" that purges the soul and protects from darkness.
Upon reaching #1, Frankie Goes to Hollywood became only the second act in UK chart history—after Gerry and the Pacemakers —to hit the top spot with their first three singles ("Relax," "Two Tribes," and "The Power of Love"). Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love
An early version of the video featured stock footage of Princess Diana as a tribute to her "embodying love," but this was withdrawn due to broadcaster nervousness and replaced with performance footage. The Power of Love (Frankie Goes to Hollywood song) Lead singer Holly Johnson described the track as
Exactly 28 years after the original, Gabrielle Aplin 's cover for the 2012 John Lewis Christmas advert also reached #1 in the UK. Themes & Lyrics An early version of the video featured stock
Some interpretations suggest the lyrics reflect "limitless, almost forbidden love," possibly nodding to the societal taboos surrounding homosexuality at the time of its release. Visuals & Iconography