Theme from Peter Gun
Bobby Hackett and His Orchestra Lyrics
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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 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 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)
Every move you make, every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake (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)
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)
Every move you make, every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake (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)
The lyrics to the song "Every Breath You Take" by The Police is about a stalker watching every move of someone they are infatuated with. The lyrics describe the singer's obsession with their subject and their intense need to keep constant surveillance over them. The stalker speaks about watching the person they are stalking every time they breathe or move, and how they will always be there, watching every single day.
The song describes the stalker's feelings of desperation and loss in the absence of the subject, and their inability to find someone else to replace them. The stalker longs for the embrace of the person they are watching, and begs for their attention.
The song has been interpreted as both romantic and menacing, and its popularity as a love song has led to many people using it in weddings, despite its dark tone. The song has been covered by many artists, and is considered one of the greatest songs of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take and every move you make
I'm watching and following you very closely, observing even the slightest details of your behavior and actions
Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
I won't miss a beat, watching your every move and changes in your behavior, even when you think no one's watching
Every single day and every word you say
I'm paying attention to everything you do and say on a daily basis, taking note of any patterns or changes in your demeanor
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
Even when you think you're playing games with me, or hiding your actions by staying out late at night, I will be there, observing and tracking your every move
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
I feel possessive over you, and believe that you are mine to own and control
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Your actions have a profound emotional impact on me, and I feel pain and longing for you with every move you make
Every move you make, every vow you break
I'm keeping tabs on every promise you make and break, analyzing what it means for our relationship and how it reflects on your character
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I can discern even when you're putting on a façade, pretending to be happy or making false statements - I'm carefully observing, and can see through it all
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
My life has been difficult and disorienting since you left, I'm struggling to adjust to not having you around
I dream at night, I can only see your face
You are constantly on my mind, both when I'm awake and when I'm sleeping - I can't escape your presence
I look around but it's you I can't replace
Even when I'm trying to move on or find someone new, I can't shake the feeling that no one else could ever measure up to you
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
Without you, I feel empty and unfulfilled, longing for the warmth and comfort of your physical touch
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I am overcome with emotion and pleading for you to return, to alleviate the pain I'm experiencing
I'll be watching you
I won't stop obsessively observing and monitoring you, even when it's unhealthy and potentially dangerous
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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