2020 is proving to be Alex Preston’s breakout year with Mark Knight labelling him as one of his favourite producers and one to watch out for in the coming months. Signing with Mark’s infamous Toolroom Records, Alex was handed the responsibility of mixing and curating the Toolroom Poolside Album 2020. The release features 4 new originals from Alex with vocals from Rion S and includes his collaboration with the legendary, Friend Within. It also includes 2 DJ mixes hand picked by Alex, not only showcasing Alex’s production talents but also his skills as a tastemaker DJ.
The run up to the end of 2019 saw Alex’s music hit a new gear as Traxsource named him their no.15 highest selling House artist for 2019; Alex sharing the top 20 with names such as David Penn, Low Steppa, Mousse T, Kevin McKay, Purple Disco Machine & Todd Terry.
This momentum flowed into January 2020 as Friend Within played Alex’s single “Your Ragga” off his Basement Sound label on BBC Radio 1 Future Anthems; along with the Aston Shuffle spinning his track “A Very Healthy Thing” off Low Steppa’s Simma Black imprint on Triple J; all in the same weekend.
The following week Mark Knight dropped “A Very Healthy Thing” on Toolroom Radio and hailed Alex as “a name to look out for in 2020”. Toolroom records singing Alex’s single “An Example of Disco” (featuring the vocals of Rion S) scheduling it for a worldwide release on 6 March 2020 adding it to their Miami 2020 Compilation.
Alex also signed with Kevin McKay’s hugely successful, Glasgow Underground. With Kevin himself editing one of Alex’s more blues-influenced tracks, “Get Myself Together” (also featuring the vocals of Rion S and released on 3 April 2020).
The rest of 2020 is looking solid for Alex with a collaboration with Siege due for release on Toolroom’s T2 Album in July, along with releases on the uber cool UK based Another Rhythm Records. Not to mention, there’s word of an album dropping on his own Basement Sound imprint in September!
Every Breath You Take
Alex Preston Lyrics
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Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
I'll be watching you
Every single day
Every word you say
Every night you stay
I'll be watching you
O can't you see
You belong to me
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
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
Every breath you take
Every step you take
I'll be watching you
The above lyrics are from the 1983 song "Every Breath You Take" by the British rock band The Police. The song was written by the band's lead singer Sting, who explained that the song is about a possessive lover who is obsessed with his former partner and is watching her every move. The lyrics reveal the stalker-like behavior of the singer who is keeping an eye on his ex-partner, unable to move on from the relationship.
The song's repetitive chorus "Every breath you take, Every move you make, Every bond you break, Every step you take, I'll be watching you" is haunting and gives a feeling of being followed or stalked. The singer's obsession is highlighted when he says, "O can't you see, You belong to me, How my poor heart aches with every step you take". He is unable to come to terms with the end of the relationship and is finding it difficult to let go.
The song's lyrics have been interpreted in many ways, with some suggesting it is a love song, while others see it as being about surveillance and control. The song's popularity lies in how it captures an unhealthy level of obsession and the dark side of love that many can relate to. The song was a massive hit and won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1984.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take
I am monitoring every breath you take, even your slightest movements are being recorded.
Every move you make
I am taking note of every action you perform, observing your every move.
Every bond you break
I am paying attention to every relationship you sever or damage, analyzing the reasons behind it.
Every step you take
Every path you choose, every decision you make are being carefully monitored and evaluated.
I'll be watching you
I will not stop observing you, my focus will always be on you.
Every single day
Every day is important, and I will be present and attentive to every detail of your life.
Every word you say
Every utterance from your lips is significant, and I am listening closely to every word you say.
Every game you play
Every strategy, every move you make in life is being noted down and analyzed.
Every night you stay
I am tracking how you spend your nights, and what you do during those times.
O can't you see
Do you not realize the extent to which I am keeping an eye on you?
You belong to me
I feel possessive over you, and have marked you as mine to watch over.
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
The emotions I feel towards you are overwhelming and painful, yet I still cannot look away.
Every vow you break
I am keeping a journal of all the promises you make and break, watching intently to see what you will do next.
Every smile you fake
I sense when you are being insincere, observing your facades and personas as they shift and change.
Every claim you stake
I am paying attention to every endeavor you undertake, evaluating whether or not you have succeeded in your claims.
Every breath you take
I am still monitoring your breath, holding vigil over every detail of your life.
I'll be watching you
My constant attention and vigilance will not falter, and my eyes will remain fixated on you.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maximus Aurelius
Yes! Yes! Yes! Just saw his live version on Idol and it was even better. Not every cover has to be done karaoke style. It's okay to deconstruct a song put it back together as something distinctly new as long as it's good. MoreMoreMore!
R J
How in the world did the judges not like this!!!???
Amber Kerry
This was absolutely amazing. He sang this song in a way where I felt connected to the lyrics. This is how the song should be sung! BRAVO ALEX!
Presley Cougar
I anticipate each week how your going to arrange the song and I am never disappointed. You gave this song new meaning for me. Your vulnerability is mesmerizing. What a gift. I hope you win!! Even if you don't, you have an audience that eagerly awaits your CD.
Sandra Hopkins
I really liked this song & I agree with what everyone else is saying - THE JUDGES WERE SO WRONG SAYING WHAT THEY SAID. It makes me wonder about their judging ability. I wasnt able to see the whole show, but I am so glad I got to see Alex perform. I HOPE ALEX READS THESE COMMENTS - SO HE CAN SEE WE ARE ALL ALEX FANS
Nancy Gast
This is just beautiful. my favorite from since his audition. GO ALEX you can win this :)
kelly harr
I normally dont like deconstruction of songs, but I've yet to see this guy not turn something into just amazing. Beautiful! A good judge does NOT get emotionally attached to the original and miss the fact that there is nothing this guy cant sing fantastically. I HATED Gena's version of rollin in the deep but did not keep me from voting for her based on how well she sung it anyway that night. Still also voted for Alex too. Straight simple talent. Beautiful voice!
denise true
I loved this rendition
Noel Sand
Wow, I honestly thought the judges were going to praise this performance as the best in the season so far. Alex (1st) Caleb (2nd)
chicagofan76
Love this version.