The Police - Every Breath You Take, A Layman's Reaction

The Police - Every Breath You Take, A Layman's Reaction

The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. Their core line-up comprised Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland. The Police became globally popular from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. Emerging in the British new wave scene, they played a style of rock influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz.
Past members: Stewart Copeland; Sting; Henry Padovani; Andy Summers
Genres: New wave; reggae rock; post-punk; pop rock

The Police's link used:    • The Police - Every Breath You Take (Live)  
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Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism & comment.
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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
(Every breath you take)
(Every move you make)
(Every bond you break)
(Every step you take) I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
whoo, hoo
(Every game you play)
(Every night you stay) I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
(Every single day)
(Every word you say)
(Every game you play)
(Every night you stay) I'll be watching you
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"Every Breath You Take" by The Police, often misinterpreted as a romantic love song (the way I take it), they say it's actually about a possessive and obsessive stalker. Sting, the songwriter, has stated it reflects themes of jealousy, control, and surveillance. While the melody is soft and gentle, the lyrics paint a picture of someone intensely watching and monitoring their former lover. You decide. How you take it?