Every Breath You Take
Every Breath You Take Lyrics
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Every move you make
Every bones you brake
Every step you take
I′ll be watching you
Every single day
Every what you say
Every game you play
I'll be watching you
Oh cant you see
You belong to me
The lyrics to "Every Breath You Take" by The Police depict a possessive and obsessive lover who is constantly monitoring and surveilling their partner. The verses create a sense of paranoia as the stalker details their fascination with their lover's every breath, move, word, and action. The chorus, however, presents the stalker's delusion that their lover belongs to them, highlighting the disturbing nature of the relationship.
The stark contrast between the upbeat and catchy melody of the song and the unsettling lyrics adds to the unsettling feeling that the song evokes. The repetition of the phrase "I'll be watching you" throughout the song further drives home the theme of obsessive surveillance and control.
Interestingly, while many have interpreted the song as a romantic declaration of love, Sting, the writer of the song, has described it as a "nasty little song" about jealousy and surveillance in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take
I am so obsessed with you that I even pay attention to your basic bodily functions.
Every move you make
I am watching you constantly, scrutinizing every little action you perform.
Every bond you break
If you dare to try and separate yourself from me, I will notice and I will not be happy.
Every step you take
Even when you think you are alone, I am still monitoring your every move.
I'll be watching you
I am completely fixated on you and will never take my eyes off of you, no matter what.
Every single day
There is not a moment that goes by where I am not thinking about you or keeping tabs on you in some way.
Every word you say
You cannot speak or communicate with anyone else without me knowing about it and analyzing it.
Every game you play
If you attempt to play games or deceive me, I am astute enough to detect it and will not be pleased.
Every night you stay
Even when you are sleeping, I am still watching over you and protecting you from any potential danger.
I'll be watching you
My obsession with you is unwavering and I will always be observing your every move.
Oh can't you see
I am so consumed by my fixation on you that I cannot fathom how you do not feel the same way about me.
You belong to me
I consider you my possession and will do whatever it takes to keep you under my watchful eye and control.
Writer(s): Gordon Sumner
Contributed by Caleb G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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"
@woahwoahwalter
I danced with my girl in the woods to this song. It was a summer evening; the sun was going down. Everything was perfect. I will never forget that experience. She's beautiful.
EDIT: YES. I know that this song is about a stalker, I knew that long before we danced. 😂😂😂
We first kinda of bonded over Stranger Things… and so we kinda started talking about the Snowball, and slow dancing together as time went on…since Mike and Eleven danced to this song at the end of the season, we thought it would be romantic for us to do it as well… AND we’re both onto classic 80’s music like this too, so it just made sense.
Also, the likes are insane… Thank you all! ❤
@alberttjahjadi3124
Anyone watching in April 2024?
@Fokettos._.
Me :>
@ey3s0re_christ12
Right here with ya.✌️
@princessyunyun23
Me 5/4/24
@user-im9km7qs2i
Hello😊
@watcher171
One of the best song ever
@mrmajikjr
This is the kind of song a father dedicates to his son-in-law...
@OliverSalt
mrmajikjr hahaha
@boshjairdlee9682
Genius !
@mrmajikjr
@Andreas Petrikkos That parts to the daughter he lost, and if the son-in-law slips up... he'll be watching him.