Musical influences include Antonio Carlos Jobim and Keith Jarrett.
Every Breath You Take
Carol Welsman 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)
Carol Welsman's song "Every Breath You Take" is a song that seems to be about obsession and unchecked desire. The lyrics are written from the perspective of someone who is watching the subject of their affection's every move and breath. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song with the repetition of "Every." It almost feels like the singer is trying to convince themselves of something by repeating it over and over again. The chorus makes it clear that the singer believes that the person they are watching belongs to them, and that every step they take causes them physical pain.
The second verse expresses the loss that the singer feels after the subject of their affection has gone out of their life. They can't seem to think about anything else but the object of their desire, and they feel like they can't replace them. The third verse reiterates the obsession and possession that the singer feels, and it starts to take on a more threatening tone. The singer seems to be warning the object of their desire that they will be watching them every moment of every day, and that every move they make will be scrutinized.
Overall, "Every Breath You Take" is a song about desire, obsession, and possession. It explores what it means to belong to someone, and how that sense of belonging can be taken to an unhealthy extreme.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take and every move you make
I'm paying close attention to your every movement and breath.
Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
I'll be watching even if you try to break away from me.
Every single day and every word you say
I'm listening and monitoring everything you say and do, every day.
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
I'll be keeping an eye on you, even when you think I'm not watching.
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
I feel like you're mine and I don't want to let you go.
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
It hurts me to watch you move on without me, but I can't look away.
Every move you make, every vow you break
You can't hide anything from me, I'll notice every action you take.
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I can tell when you're not being genuine and I'll be watching you closely.
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I can't move on from you and it feels like a part of me is missing.
I dream at night, I can only see your face
I can't stop thinking about you even in my dreams.
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I've searched for someone else like you, but no one comes close.
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I'm lonely without you and I crave your physical touch to warm me up.
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I'm begging you to come back to me.
I'll be watching you
I can't stop keeping an eye on you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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