“Every Breath You Take” is a classic song recorded by The Police in 1983. Written by Sting, the song was released as a single and became one of The Police’s biggest hits. It is known for its distinctive melody, Sting’s emotive vocals, and its theme of obsessive love.
About The Song
Despite its seemingly romantic sound, the lyrics of “Every Breath You Take” describe a possessive and somewhat stalking behavior. The narrator expresses an intense desire to monitor and be close to the object of their affection, observing every move and breath.
The song’s popularity was immense, and it topped charts worldwide. It won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1984. “Every Breath You Take” remains one of The Police’s most well-known songs and is considered a classic of the 1980s.
The distinctive guitar riff and Sting’s haunting vocals contribute to the song’s enduring appeal. Despite its somewhat dark subject matter, “Every Breath You Take” has been embraced as a timeless piece of music and is often featured in popular culture.
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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