White's first music video, "Free", was directed by Braden Barty and produced by Tim Simms. In the video, she acts out her story as a beauty school dropout who moves to Hollywood to pursue a singing career.
White cites her musical influences as the "soulful sounds of the 70's" such as James Taylor, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, the Carpenters, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Eagles, America, Carly Simon, the Bee Gees, Hall & Oates, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, and Phil Collins.
On February 25, 2009, she debuted her first single, "Hold Up My Heart", from her first major label album after Idol, "High Hopes and Heart Break" to be released on June 2, 2009. She performed the song on the results show of American Idol date February 25, 2009. Shortly after the performance, the song fired up and zoomed atop the iTunes Charts and has since reached a peak of #7.
Every Breath You Take
Brooke White Lyrics
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Every breath you take
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
I'll be watching you
Every word you say
Every game you play
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
Since you've gone I 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
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
I'll be watching you
Brooke White's version of Every Breath You Take is a cover of the iconic song by The Police, which was released in 1983. The song, initially, seems like a love song, with the repeated lyrics of "I'll be watching you" giving the illusion of an obsessive love. However, on closer listening, the lyrics indicate that the song is, in fact, about a stalker. The stalker in question is watching every move the person makes, every step they take, every breath they take, and every bond they break. The chorus repeats the statement that "I'll be watching you," adding to the sense of surveillance and creeping discomfort conveyed in the lyrics.
The song is particularly powerful in the way it portrays an obsessive love that is more of a possession than anything else. The lines "You belong to me" and "with every step you take, how my poor heart aches" speak to the intensity of the singer's feelings and make it clear that this isn't merely being in love - it's a kind of ownership or attachment. We can also see the pain that underlies the stalker's actions, with lines like "since you've gone, I've been lost without a trace" and "I feel so cold, and I long for your embrace." These lyrics evoke empathy for the stalker and complicate our understanding of the song.
Overall, Brooke White's cover of Every Breath You Take highlights the complexity of this particular brand of obsession, and how the line between love and stalking can be thin and blurred.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take
I am constantly aware of your existence and presence.
Every move you make
Every action you take, whether deliberate or not, is noticed by me.
Every bond you break
Every connection or commitment you sever or end, I am aware of it.
Every step you take
Every direction you choose to go, whether literal or figurative, is in my awareness.
I'll be watching you
My attention is constantly on you, observing and monitoring everything you do.
Every single day
My vigilance towards you is an everyday occurrence, nonstop.
Every word you say
Everything you utter, whether in a deliberate or offhand manner, does not escape my observation.
Every game you play
Any game you play, whether it be romantic or otherwise, is under my scrutiny.
Every night you stay
The duration and location of your stays or absences from me, I am aware of.
O can't you see
It is clear, to me at least, how much power and control I hold over you.
You belong to me
I possess ownership of you, your being, and your choices.
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
The emotional pain I feel due to my obsessive behavior towards you is perversely associated with everything you do.
Every vow you break
Any oath or promise you break or renege on, I take note of it.
Every smile you fake
Any act of insincerity or false emotion towards me, I can discern and am aware of.
Every claim you stake
Any challenge or assertion you make towards me, I am not internally affected by, but I am observing it.
Since you've gone I been lost without a trace
Your absence from my life has caused me great emotional turmoil and I cannot function without you.
I dream at night I can only see your face
My dreams are plagued with thoughts, desires, and anxieties about you.
I look around but it's you I can't replace
Even though I am aware that I may need to move on, deep down I know that I cannot replace you.
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I feel incomplete and empty without your presence, both physical and emotional.
I keep crying baby, baby please
My obsessive behavior and inability to let go of you causes me distress and I constantly find myself begging and pleading for your attention and affection.
Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tiara T.
this is one of the best season. one of the best artist in idol. one of the best performance of the season. and, one of the best cover of the song!
Sean Ditzel
She's a star whether she wins or not... I'd buy her album right now.
sadie
brooke rocks she has such a unique voice!!
scott greene
Brooke has so much class. this song was so smooth and so natural.
Daniella Bronowski
Love her, should be a mega hit, why isn't she????
BT3701
Brooke is twice as good as anyone they had on the 2009 - 2010 Idol Show.
Brenda Heitzman
I love you Brooke! You are going to make it big time!
Hobott
Absolutely lovely voice!
nate sayss
pure talent.
Soul Cages
Sting has said time and time again that this song can go either way. A total love song or obsessive. Just depends on how you perceive it. Either way, it's a good song and still garners much attention even though, it's been around since 1983.