Every Breath You Take
Bruce Springsteen and Sting Lyrics
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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
Oh, 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'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
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
The lyrics to Bruce Springsteen and Sting's song "Every Breath You Take" describe a possessive and jealous love. The singer is watching and monitoring their romantic partner's every move, from the mundane actions like breathing and speaking to more significant choices like breaking bonds and playing games. The singer explicitly states that their heart aches with every of their partner's steps taken, every move they make, and every vow they break. The song's chorus alludes to the idea that the singer belongs to their partner and that the singer's obsession is a direct result of this connection.
The second verse of the song suggests that the singer's lover has left them, leaving them feeling lost without a trace, and unable to replace their lover in their life. The singer dreams of their lover at night and longs for their embrace. The song's final chorus reiterates the singer's possessive desires, once again stating that they will be watching every move their partner takes.
Overall, "Every Breath You Take" is a haunting and somewhat unsettling song about a toxic and possessive love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take
I am keenly observing each breath you take.
And every move you make
I am carefully observing every action you take.
Every bond you break, every step you take
I am watching every relationship you sever and every path you choose to take.
I'll be watching you
I am persistently keeping a close eye on you.
Every single day
I keep a watch on you every day without a miss.
And every word you say
I carefully observe every word you speak.
Every game you play, every night you stay
I am aware of every activity you indulge in and every place you stay.
Oh, can't you see
Why can't you realize that
You belong to me?
you are mine?
How my poor heart aches
It's hard for me to bear it emotionally.
With every step you take
As you take each step forward in your life, it continues to hurt me.
Every move you make
Every decision you make, affects me directly or indirectly.
Every vow you break
Whenever you break any promise or commitment, it causes me pain.
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
Whenever you put on a fake smile or falsely claim something, I can see through it.
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
Ever since you left, I feel like there is a gaping void in my life which I can't fill.
I dream at night, i can only see your face
Whenever I sleep, my dreams are filled with only your face.
I look around, but it's you i can't replace
I keep trying to find a replacement for you, but can't find anyone like you.
I feel so cold, and i long for your embrace
I feel empty and crave your warm hug and comfort.
I keep crying baby, baby please,
I am constantly pleading and sobbing for you to come back to me.
Every move you make, every step you take
No matter what you do, I'll continue to observe every action and decision of yours.
I'll be watching you
I will keep a close eye on you, always.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON SUMNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@susannahhayward6861
Bruce Springsteen has to be one of the nicest and most gracious rockers ever. He is a huge talent in his own right and yet whenever he appears on stage with other rockers he is just so happy to be there. Love you Bruce.
@amaliacervera9126
Sting always was my favourite and Bruce is a great companion. It is 5 o'clock in the morning and they gave me happiness for all day long. Thanks a lot to both. Gracias totales!!!
@doremeza1822
I Saw springsteen whit sir Paul mcartney beyond words
@susannahhayward6861
@dore meza Paul McCartney can hold his own with anyone. And so can Springsteen. Seeing the two together on stage is an absolute joy. xxxx
@chichiponche
Is an excellent person and one of the biggest artists
@barringtoncross1414
You're so right! Like with Bleachers. Have you seen him doing Chinatown with them 'On the Roof'? It makes me weep every time with joy!!!
@franabair5114
It's so rare to see Sting smile and appear to truly enjoy singing with someone while on stage.
@anaikgill2937
At Live Aid with Mark Knopfler is the only other time I see him enjoying himself like this
@Beirut27
You must be joking or drunk or blind, he is always delighted to perform with other artists, even with members of the audience he asks to join him on stage.
@elsabewium4450
Love the 2 of them .... 👑👑👑💜💜💜