The Police - Every Breath You Take
"Every Breath You Take" by The Police is a song that is often misunderstood as a romantic love song due to its melodic structure and the use of phrases like "every breath you take" and "every move you make." However, it actually explores the darker side of relationships, focusing on themes of obsession and surveillance. The lyrics, sung from the perspective of someone watching another person's every move, convey a sense of possessiveness and longing.
The song was written by Sting, The Police's lead vocalist and bassist, and was released in 1983 as part of their album "Synchronicity." It became one of their most famous and successful songs, topping the charts in multiple countries and winning Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Musically, "Every Breath You Take" features a distinctive guitar riff and a steady, hypnotic beat that enhances the song's atmosphere of obsession and introspection. Its enduring popularity has cemented it as a classic in pop music history, despite its complex lyrical themes.
The Police - Every Breath You Take Lyrics
Every breath you take And every move you make Every bond you break Every step you take I'll be watching you
Every single day And every word you say Every game you play Every night you stay I'll be watching you
Oh can't you see You belong to me?
How my poor heart aches With every step you take
Every move you make And every vow you break Every smile you fake Every claim you stake I'll be watching you
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace I dream at night I can only see your face I look around but it's you I can't replace I feel so cold and I long for your embrace I keep crying baby, baby please
Oh can't you see You belong to me?
How my poor heart aches With every step you take
Every move you make And every vow you break Every smile you fake Every claim you stake I'll be watching you
Every move you make Every step you take I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you