Every Breath You Take
Engelbert Humperdinck 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

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

Overall Meaning

"Every Breath You Take" by Engelbert Humperdinck is a song that delves into the theme of obsession and possessiveness in a romantic relationship. The lyrics describe a person who is relentlessly watching their significant other's every move, unable to let go or move on from the relationship. The repetition of phrases like "every breath you take" and "every step you take" emphasizes the constant surveillance and vigilance of the singer.


The lyrics convey a sense of longing and heartbreak, as the singer admits that they feel lost without their partner. They dream of their face at night and desperately yearn for their embrace. Despite the pain they feel, they cannot help but continue to watch their partner, even though they know that they don't truly belong to them anymore.


Line by Line Meaning

Every breath you take
I am constantly observing your every action, even the simple act of breathing.


Every move you make
No matter how small or subtle your movements are, I am vigilant in monitoring them.


Every bond you break
Even if you decide to sever connections or relationships, I am mindful of your actions.


Every step you take
Each and every path or decision you take, I am keenly aware of.


I'll be watching you
I am dedicated to keeping a close watch on you and your actions.


Every single day
Each passing day, without exception, I have my eyes fixed on you.


Every word you say
Every utterance you make, be it spoken or written, I pay close attention to.


Every game you play
All the tricks, schemes, and manipulations you engage in are not unnoticed by me.


Every night you stay
Whenever you remain somewhere overnight, I am aware of your location and activities.


O can't you see
I implore you to recognize and understand the intensity of my observation.


You belong to me
In my perspective, you are my possession and under my watchful eye.


How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Each decision you make causes immense emotional pain and distress within me.


Every vow you break
Even if you go back on your promises or commitments, I do not overlook it.


Every smile you fake
Even if you put on a facade or pretend to be happy, I can see through it.


Every claim you stake
All your assertions and declarations are carefully noted and monitored by me.


Since you've gone I been lost without a trace
Ever since you left, I have felt completely disoriented and unable to find any sign of you.


I dream at night I can only see your face
In my dreams, the only thing I envision is your visage.


I look around but it's you I can't replace
No matter where I turn or who I encounter, I cannot find anyone who can replace you.


I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I am filled with emptiness and yearn for the warmth and affection of your embrace.


I keep crying baby, baby please
I am constantly overwhelmed with sadness and desperation, begging you to come back to me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner

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Comments from YouTube:

Marina Cabado

Es increíble!! Tiene una voz insuperable y única!! 💯💯💯

Bennie Wright

I love the beat, Engelbert's voice and WOW you can sure cut some steps on this song.

Irene Dress

Great version like the beat Englebert sure does it justice Thanks Maggisden

Donna Rose Sidoti

Best singer ever! Best entertainer ever! Most handsome man ever!

Elisabeth Leimer

Engelbert is so gorgeous ,he would have been such a heartbreaker
in movies....but i enjoy his singing then and now !

Avelina Bayaca

Engelbert Humperdinck is a famous singer of all time...He had one of the best voice ever...Bravo!

Cecylia Krl

Wanda Król piękne przesłanie tak wspaniałej piosenki Gratulacje Sir Engelbert dziękuję pięknie za piękno do tak uroczych zdjęć klasyka Tak wspaniałego Artysty dziękuję pięknie pozdrawiam z Poland. ❤❤❤🕊🍀🕊🌹🌹🌹🤔🕊🌏

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Zsuzsa Kotnyek

koszi. Meg mindig gyonyoru a hang Enge egyedul allo stilusa es a video csodas elegans ossze allitasa. udv. zsuzsanna

Vicki Henry

Watching you darlin!

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