The Power Station

Released: September 30, 1996

Songwriter: Andy Taylor John Taylor Robert Palmer Tony Thompson (Drummer)

Producer: Bernard Edwards

You know which buttons to push
I like it under your thumb
Better to squeeze than to crush
I love it when you succumb

Power trippin' - switching roles
I know you like it when I lose control
Power trippin' - swapping sides
Let's just relax, kick back enjoy the ride

Long as we're set up in this partnership
We take our turns being on a power trip
I don't care which one of us is running the show
Long as it's R&B and rock&roll

I know you're such a power house
No need for such a display
I can't visit your dog house
It's too far out of my way

Power trippin' - taking turns
The things you want to teach you need to learn
Power trippin' - it's your go
I'll share the drive-in with you - quid pro quo

You call the shots and I'll call the tune
I'll crack the whip and you rule the room
I'll wear the pants and you pull the strings
Don't waste your energy on foolish things

You call the shots and I'll call the tune
(Power trippin)
I'll crack the whip and you rule the room
(Power trippin)
I'll wear the pants and you pull the strings
(Power trippin)
Don't waste your energy on foolish things
(Power trippin)

The ace I'm holding is meant for you
(Power trippin)
I couldn't pull a power trip on you
(Power trippin)
As long as one of us is in control
(Power trippin)
Turn up the power and let's rock and roll ...

The Power Station is a band formed in 1984 and consists of Robert Palmer, Tony Thompson of Chic and of Duran Duran, John and Andy Taylor. After considering the name Big Brother, the band named themselves after the Power Station recording studio where the band did all of their recording. It was originally envisioned as a band with various singers, but after Palmer recorded “Communication”, it was decided to stick with him for all of the songs.

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