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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "The Power & the Glory" by the artist "White Lies"

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The song "The Power & The Glory" by White Lies tells the story of a person reflecting on power and glory and how easy it is to get used to them, even if you didn't initially strive for them.

The lyrical hero wonders what would have happened if he had not returned the "power" and "glory" entrusted to him. He fears punishment, loneliness, and misunderstanding. He is afraid of being considered ungrateful or a coward.

However, by returning "power" and "glory", the hero realizes their true value. He "didn't notice anything" until he experienced them himself, until he felt the "power" and "glory" like buildings collapsing.

The image of "empty hands" at the beginning and end of the song symbolizes the fleeting nature of power and glory. The hero leaves the same way he came, having passed the test of "fire" and "wreckage."

What if I were to disobey give you back the power?

Would I be punished like a child and left on my own?

Would you think me ungrateful and send me away,

If I couldn't make you happy?

As empty handed leaving as I was when I came

Tip-toeing through the rubble

And running through the flames [4x]

What if I was to disobey give you back the power?

Would you be the one to turn your back and cast the first stone?

Would you think me a coward?

Though I'd be the hero

And come home a hero

I gave you back your power

I gave you back your glory

Well really, I hadn't noticed,

Until I had the power to give it all back

Until I felt the glory when the buildings collapsed [2x]

As empty handed leaving as I was when I came

Tip-toeing through the rubble

And running through the flames [4x]

I gave you back your power

I gave you back your glory

Well really, I hadn't noticed,

Until I had the power to give it all back

Until I felt the glory when the buildings collapsed [2x]

I gave you back your power

I gave you back your glory [4x]

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