Every Breath You Take
Christian Moure Lyrics
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Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
Every single day, 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, 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, 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 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, every word you say
Every game you play
"Every Breath You Take" by The Police has long been regarded as a classic love song, but in reality, its lyrics are much more sinister than they initially appear. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a stalker who is watching their victim's every move, from the mundane to the intimate. The repetition of the line "I'll be watching you" throughout the song gives a sense of obsession and control over the person being watched. The stalker in the song seems to be possessive of their victim and cannot bear the thought of them being with anyone else, even though the victim may not be aware of the stalker's presence.
The lyrics also hint at a certain level of desperation, as the stalker longs for the person they are watching and dreams about them at night, unable to let go of their obsession. The line "Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace" suggests that the stalker has lost something important to them, possibly a romantic relationship, and is now desperately searching for a way to regain that lost connection. The chorus "Oh, can't you see you belong to me / How my poor heart aches with every step you take" reinforces this idea of possession, with the stalker viewing their victim as an object to be owned and unable to bear the thought of them being with someone else.
Overall, "Every Breath You Take" is a haunting and unnerving song that speaks to the darker side of love and obsession. Its impact has been felt across pop culture, with the song being used in countless films and TV shows to heighten suspense and tension.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take, every move you make
I am constantly observing every aspect of your life
Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
Even when you think you are free and independent, I will still be monitoring your actions
Every single day, every word you say
I pay attention to every detail of your daily routine, including the language you use
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
Even when you are socializing or having fun, I am still keeping a close eye on you
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
I feel entitled to possess and control you
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Your independence and freedom causes me emotional pain
Every move you make, every vow you break
I scrutinize your behavior and hold you accountable for any promise you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I'm alert to the fact that you might deceive me and I will be watching for it
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I am so obsessed with you that your absence has caused me great distress and disorientation
I dream at night, I can only see your face
Your image is constantly in my mind, even when I sleep
I look around but it's you I can't replace
No one else can take your place, you are unique and irreplaceable
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
Without you, I feel a sense of emptiness and longing for your physical warmth and comfort
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I am so desperate to have you back in my life that I beg you repeatedly to return to me
Every move you make, every vow you break
I am still closely monitoring your actions and holding you accountable for your behavior
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I am constantly alert for any signs that you might be deceiving me
Every move you make, every step you take, I'll be watching you
My intense fixation on you means that I will never stop observing and analyzing your every move
I'll be watching you
The repetition of this line reiterates the obsessive nature of my fixation on you
Every breath you take, every move you make
This line is repeated to emphasize the extent to which I am fixated on you
Every bond you break, every step you take (I'll be watching you)
This line emphasizes that even when you think you have broken free, I am still watching over you
Every single day, every word you say
As the repetition of this line suggests, my watchful presence never wavers
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
This line reiterates that I am always alert to your behavior, even when you are having fun or socializing
Every move you make, every vow you break
This line hammers home my relentless scrutiny of you, emphasizing that I never stop monitoring your actions
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake (I'll be watching you)
I am always on the lookout for any signs that you are not genuine or that you might be deceiving me
Every single day, every word you say
The repetition of this line emphasizes that my obsessive fixations are not just occasional, but all-consuming
Every game you play
This line suggests that I am aware of your maneuvering and games, and am watching you closely for any manipulation or deceit
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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