power ballad

The musical equivalent of an orgasm. Originated/popularized in the 70s by bands such as Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Generally longer than average rock songs and often consist of a variety of instruments, not just guitars and drums.

Stairway to Heaven, Free Bird, Dream on, and November Rain are all great power ballads

by himomareyouproudofme April 1, 2010

Power Ballad

A form of heavy metal music in which the listener is tempted to pump their fist into the air repeatedly synchronized with the emotional impact said song inflicts upon the listener.

"Mandy, do you know what a power ballad is?"
"No, I could try to explain it but really I have no idea what I'm talking about Stephen."

by Stephonzo October 9, 2008

Ghetto Ballad

1. Dateing a big black guy you dont know that well, having him steal all your money and rape you; followed by death

Layshawnda went to a restaurant was mugged, raped, and killed this is a textbook case of the Ghetto Ballad.

by Freet94 September 20, 2009

the ballad

The ballad is the story of something or someone told in the form of a song (musical story)

1 : Julia's adventure is awesome let's do a song about it
2 : "The ballad of Julia's adventure" :)
1 : it's gonna be an online hit in no time

by Max Adams September 9, 2013

power ballad

1. any song written by a hairband that is sung and not screamed.

2. any song that creates suicidal thoughts in teenage girls of the 80's.

3. any song that played at a prom from 1981-1995.

example of a power ballad as follows: November rain, anything for love, eternal flame.

by shortikat April 18, 2012

Booze Ballad

Someone who drinks and then composes a song or spoken word poetry

Jimmy got drunk on whisky then serenaded us with his booze ballads.

by Hexentales December 4, 2020

Power Ballad

“A slow, soft, rock song, with a strong, emotional vocal delivery and often grandiose production.”

November Rain is a great power ballad by Guns N' Roses.

by anonymous January 5, 2022