This past month has been extremely difficult since the sudden loss of my mom. Friends and family have reached out to offer their support, and it is appreciated more than words can express. However, I have found difficult to engage in conversations or respond to all of the kind messages that I’ve received because it forces me to not only deal with the harsh reality of what I’ve lost, but also to relive the turn of events that changed my life forever.
When words fail, music succeeds…
Several times over the past few weeks, I’ve heard Triumph’s “Magic Power” on the radio, and it couldn’t come at a better time. As a lifelong Triumph fan, it’s always great to hear them getting airplay, although I still find it disappointing that they have never been truly recognized for their greatness beyond “The Great White North.” In fact, many people only know of them because of “Magic Power.”
Like any diehard fan of an underrated band, I have a much deeper appreciation for the radio stations that will play tracks that go beyond the one big hit. However, there is an undeniable allure to the uplifting emotion that is felt whenever “Magic Power” comes on the radio, so I have never gotten tired of hearing Triumph’s defining song.
While the lyrics to the song have always been meaningful to me, they have taken on an even greater meaning as I try and adjust to my new normal. The irony that a song about the healing power of music is helping me to begin the healing process is not lost on me.
One verse in particular has really struck a chord with me since my mother’s passing…
“The world is full of compromise, the infinite red tape…but the music’s got the magic, it’s your one chance for escape…turn me on, turn me up, it’s your turn to dream…A little magic power makes it better than it seems.”
Music offers an escape like nothing else in the world. And though my days recently have been predominantly melancholic, the five minutes of “Magic Power” that I’ve experienced from time to time have given me moments of joy, and for that, I am grateful.
Somethin’s at the edge of your mind, you don’t know what it is
Somethin’ you were hopin’ to find, you’re not sure what it is
Then you hear the music, and it all comes crystal clear
The music does the talkin’, says the things you want to hear
I’m young, I’m wild and I’m free
I got the magic power of the music in me
I’m young, I’m wild and I’m free
I got the magic power of the music in me
She climbs into bed, she pulls the covers overhead and she turns a little radio on
She’s had a rotten day, so she hopes the DJ is gonna play her favorite song
It makes her feel much better, brings her closer to hear dreams
A little magic power makes it better than it seems
She’s young now, she’s wild now, she wants to be free
She gets the magic power of the music from me
She’s young now, she’s wild now, she wants to be free
She gets the magic power of the music from me
You’re thinkin’ it over, but you just can’t sort it out
Do you want someone to tell you what they think it’s all about?
Are you the one and only who’s sad and lonely?
You’re reachin’ for the top
Well the music keeps you goin’ and it’s never gonna stop
It’s never gonna stop
It’s never gonna, never gonna, never gonna, never gonna stop
The world is full of compromise, the infinite red tape
But the music’s got the magic, it’s your one chance for escape
Turn me on, turn me up, it’s your turn to dream
A little magic power makes it better than it seems
I’m young now, I’m wild now, I want to be free
Got the magic power of the music in me
I’m young now, I’m wild and I’m free
Got the magic power of the music
I got the music in me
I got the power
I got the magic
She’s got the power
She’s got the magic
She’s got the power
She’s got the magic
I just heard that song for this first time (that I regocgize anyway), It had a profound influence on me. I Love it!
I ‘m Glad it gave U some comfort.
Blessings! Namaste.
Thanks for sharing your feedback. It’s a great song!