Every Breath You Take
Dolly Parton Sting 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 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 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
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)
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
Watching you
I'll be watching you

(Every breath you take)
(Every move you make)
(Every bond you break)
You take (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 breath you take)
(Every move you make)
(Every bond you break)
Every smile you fake (every step you take)
(Every single day)
(Every word you say)
(Every game you play) every breath you take (every night you stay)
(Every breath you take)
(Every move you make)
(Every bond you break) every move you make
(Every step you take)
(Every single day)
(Every word you say)
(Every game you play) every vow you break (every night you stay)
(Every breath you take)
(Every move you make)
(Every bond you break) every move you make (every step you take)
(Every single day)




(Every word you say)
(Every game you play) every breath

Overall Meaning

"You belong to me, I'll be watching you" is a song by Dolly Parton and Sting that explores the theme of possessive love and obsession. These lyrics depict a person who feels consumed by their love for someone, to the point where they constantly monitor and surveil their every move.


The repetition of phrases like "Every breath you take, every move you make, every bond you break, every step you take," emphasizes the obsessive nature of the singer's feelings. They are not just paying attention to the person they love, but they are constantly keeping a close eye on them, monitoring their every action and even their emotional state.


The chorus, "Oh, can't you see? You belong to me, how my poor heart aches with every step you take," reflects the possessiveness and longing the singer feels. They believe that the person they love is theirs and should be only theirs. The mention of their heart aching with every step highlights the pain they experience when they are not in control of their loved one's actions.


The second verse reveals a sense of loss and yearning after the person they love has left. The singer dreams of them at night and can only see their face. They feel lost without a trace and cannot replace the void that the loved one has left behind. The lyrics convey the emotional emptiness and longing for the loved one's presence, emphasizing the singer's obsession with their every move.


In summary, "You belong to me, I'll be watching you" portrays a deeply possessive and obsessive love, where the singer's entire existence revolves around monitoring and longing for their loved one. The lyrics illustrate the emotional pain experienced when they are not in control and the desperation to keep their loved one close.


Line by Line Meaning

Every breath you take
I am constantly aware of your presence and actions, down to the very breath you take.


Every move you make
I observe and keep track of every single movement you make.


Every bond you break
Even the slightest fracture in our connection does not go unnoticed by me.


Every step you take
Each and every action you take is under my watchful eye.


I'll be watching you
I will continue to maintain my vigilant surveillance over you.


Every single day
Without respite, I monitor you each day.


Every word you say
Even your spoken words are subject to my scrutiny.


Every game you play
Your actions and manipulations are not hidden from me.


Every night you stay
Even during the darkness of night, you are within my sight.


Oh, can't you see?
Do you not realize or understand the extent of my control and possessiveness?


You belong to me
You are my possession, and I believe you should be solely mine.


How my poor heart aches
The pain and longing within my heart are unbearable.


With every step you take
Each movement you make only intensifies my emotional distress.


Every vow you break
Any promises or commitments you disregard are deeply felt by me.


Every smile you fake
Even insincere displays of happiness are apparent to me.


Every claim you stake
Your assertions and demands are closely monitored by me.


Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
My world has become empty and directionless since you departed.


I dream at night I can only see your face
In my dreams, your image is the only thing that occupies my mind.


I look around but it's you I can't replace
Despite searching for a substitute, you are irreplaceable to me.


I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
A profound emptiness and yearning arise within me, craving your physical closeness.


I keep crying, baby, baby, please
My sorrow is overwhelming, and I continually beg for your return and forgiveness.


And every vow you break
Each time you betray your promises, it brings me immense pain.


Every smile you fake
Even when you pretend to be happy, I am aware of the falsehood.


Every claim you stake
I scrutinize every assertion and assertion you make.


I'll be watching you
My surveillance and monitoring of you will persist.


I'll be watching you
I will continue to observe your every move.


I'll be watching you
I will remain vigilant in keeping an eye on you.


Watching you
My attention and scrutiny are focused solely on you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner

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Comments from YouTube:

@jephybean

I cannot help bu tthink how the original artists must be in the session thinking about how weird it is to have Dolly being singing their songs: they have to be flattered, moved and in awe. They are all legends but to have someone as legendary and iconic from a completely different genre come out at her age and do this must have blown their minds just a little bit. She is a AMAZING; ever-inspiring.

@eddieharrison3801

I agree but she can sing anything ❤

@karloarsch1579

It is her professionalism that convinced them. She wanted to sing these songs and she can!

@kissfox5

Imagine getting the phone call from her asking each artist if she can not only cover their song but inviting them to participate in it? Chills would be an understatement to me. Dolly is one very special lady. ❤

@billbombshiggy9254

Are we listening to the same person? Because no, she cannot sing everything, and I wanted to hari kiri when I heard her butcher Purple Rain.
Y'all need to quit fellating her and tell Grandma to sit down.

@billbombshiggy9254

I hear prince's urn turned twice after that shit thing was released. The man didn't like covers and now his most iconic song was butchered more than the black Dahlia

@Jerseysson27

AWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEESOME Dolly!!!!!!!! YOU DID IT! YOU ABSOLUTELY DID IT!!!!!! Your place in history with this album has just taken you to ABSOLUTE LEGENDARY STATUS!!!!

@danielclopez1742

From Country Superstar to Rock Goddess.

@sealfan1000

100 per cent agree! An Icon

@josephprovencher6345

She was already a legend, but I get what you meant 💯❤️❤️❤️

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