As a solo musician and a member of The Police, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards: he won Song of the Year for "Every Breath You Take", three Brit Awards, including Best British Male Artist in 1994 and Outstanding Contribution in 2002, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2019, he received a BMI Award for "Every Breath You Take" becoming the most-played song in radio history. In 2002, Sting received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Police in 2003. In 2000, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for recording. In 2003, Sting received a CBE from Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for services to music. He was made a Kennedy Center Honoree at the White House in 2014 and was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2017.
With The Police, Sting became one of the world's best-selling music artists. Solo and with the Police combined, he has sold over 100 million records. In 2006, Paste ranked him 62nd of the 100 best living songwriters. He was 63rd of VH1's 100 greatest artists of rock, and 80th of Q magazine's 100 greatest musical stars of the 20th century. He has collaborated with other musicians on songs such as "Money for Nothing" with Dire Straits, "Rise & Fall" with Craig David, "All for Love" with Bryan Adams and Rod Stewart, "You Will Be My Ain True Love" with Alison Krauss, and introduced the North African music genre raï to Western audiences through the hit song "Desert Rose" with Cheb Mami. In 2018, he released the album 44/876, a collaboration with Jamaican musician Shaggy, which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2019.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sting_(musician)
Studio albums
The Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985)
...Nothing Like the Sun (1987)
The Soul Cages (1991)
Ten Summoner's Tales (1993)
Mercury Falling (1996)
Brand New Day (1999)
Sacred Love (2003)
Songs from the Labyrinth (2006)
If on a Winter's Night... (2009)
Symphonicities (2010)
The Last Ship (2013)
57th & 9th (2016)
44/876 (2018) (with Shaggy)
My Songs (2019)
The Bridge (2021)
Englishman in New York
Sting Lyrics
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I like my toast done on one side
And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
I'm an Englishman in New York
See me walking down Fifth Avenue
A walking cane here at my side
I take it everywhere I walk
I'm an Englishman in New York
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
If "manners maketh man" as someone said
He's the hero of the day
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety
You could end up as the only one
Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society
At night a candle's brighter than the sun
Takes more than combat gear to make a man
Takes more than a license for a gun
Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can
A gentleman will walk but never run
If "manners maketh man" as someone said
He's the hero of the day
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say
Be yourself no matter what they say
Be yourself no matter what they say
Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
Be yourself no matter what they say (oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien)
Be yourself no matter what they say (I'm an Englishman in New York)
Be yourself no matter what they say
Sting's "Englishman in New York" is a song that explores the feeling of displacement and isolation that ex-pats experience in a foreign land. The first verse talks about his preference for tea instead of coffee and his idolizing of English cultural norms such as one-sided toast. His accent reveals his background as an Englishman, which contrasts with the rest of the American speakers he encounters in New York. The chorus "I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien, I'm an Englishman in New York" emphasizes the feeling of not entirely belonging to the new environment.
In the second verse, Sting describes how he walks with a cane around the city, reiterating his Englishness, and this further sets him apart from the American way of life. The song's bridge conveys the central message that behaving with dignity and integrity is what defines a person. One should face ignorance with a smile, stay true to oneself, and always stand by one's values.
The track "Englishman in New York" was a hit for Sting, becoming his biggest solo success, and the accompanying music video features his high-spirited and whimsical take on classical English fashion, such as a bowler hat, umbrella, and suit in a black and white palette. It is widely recognized as one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s and is still highly ubiquitous in various media today. The song talks about the importance of individuality and the challenges of cultural assimilation, making it a perfect candidate for international airplay. The track's lyrics are compelling, elegantly arranged, and use a wide range of melodic and rhythmic patterns to emotionally engage the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't drink coffee, I take tea, my dear
I prefer tea over coffee, my dear.
I like my toast done on one side
I prefer my toast to be toasted on one side only.
And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
My accent clearly indicates that I am British.
I'm an Englishman in New York
I am a British person living in New York City.
See me walking down Fifth Avenue
You can see me walking along Fifth Avenue.
A walking cane here at my side
I always carry a walking cane with me.
I take it everywhere I walk
I never part with my walking cane.
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I am considered an outsider but I have the legal right to be here.
If "manners maketh man" as someone said
Someone once said that good manners define a true gentleman.
He's the hero of the day
Those who exhibit good manners are admired and respected.
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
It takes a strong person to endure ignorance and still keep a positive attitude.
Be yourself no matter what they say
Stay true to yourself despite what others say or think.
Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety
Being humble and behaving with decorum can lead to becoming well-known.
You could end up as the only one
You may be the only one who behaves in such a manner.
Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society
Behaving with kindness and being sober are not common in this society.
At night a candle's brighter than the sun
Even a small amount of light can have a big impact in the dark.
Takes more than combat gear to make a man
Being a true man requires more than just possessing combat gear.
Takes more than a license for a gun
Simply having a license to carry a gun is not enough to make one a man.
Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can
Stand up to your foes but if possible, avoid confronting them.
A gentleman will walk but never run
A true gentleman will maintain his composure even in difficult situations.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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Jesus Ledesma Rios
Thats been good way to learn English, tahnk´s...