Every Breath You Take
Jack Jones Lyrics


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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

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
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)

Overall Meaning

The song "Every Breath You Take" by Jack Jones is a classic hit that depicts the stalkerish nature of a person. The lyrics follow a person who is deeply in love with someone, to the point that they watch every move the person makes. The stalker's obsession is so deep that they claim to be watching the person every breath they take, every move they make, every bond they break, every step they take, and every word they say. The singer is so lost without the person that they dream at night and can only see their face. They want the person to know that they belong to them, and they long for their embrace. The stalker's distress is so intense that they continuously cry out "Baby, baby, please."


The song's lyrics express the obsessive and possessive nature of love, and it became an instant classic upon its release in 1983. Its captivating melody and simple yet haunting lyrics made it an unforgettable hit, and it remained at the top of the Billboard charts for eight weeks. Despite its popularity, the song's dark and somewhat disturbing themes led to controversies regarding the message it conveyed. The song's writer, Sting, explains that the song is inspired by jealousy and how it can consume an individual, but the lyrics can also be interpreted as a commentary on the oppressive nature of the police force or even the government.


Line by Line Meaning

Every breath you take and every move you make
I am always observing and following you no matter what you do or where you go.


Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
I am closely monitoring your every move, including the relationship bonds you end, and the paths you take.


Every single day and every word you say
I am constantly vigilant and listening to everything you say and do every day.


Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
I do not miss a thing, even the games you play or the nights you spend out, I am always watching.


Oh, can't you see you belong to me
You are my possession, and I want to maintain control over you.


How my poor heart aches with every step you take
It hurts me emotionally when you do things without me, and I feel like I am losing control.


Every move you make, every vow you break
I keep track of everything you do and every promise you break.


Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I know when you are putting on a fake smile and pretending that everything is okay, and I am keeping a close eye on you.


Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
Without you, I am completely lost and have no direction in my life.


I dream at night, I can only see your face
Even in my dreams, you are the only thing I can think about, and I cannot escape from you.


I look around but it's you I can't replace
Even though I try to move on, I realize that I cannot replace you.


I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I am lonely and crave your physical touch and presence.


I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I am begging you to come back to me and fill the void in my life.


I'll be watching you
No matter where you go, what you do, or who you are with, I will be watching you.


Every move you make and every vow you break
I track your actions and mistakes and use them to exert control over you.


Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I will not fall for any of your fake emotions or words, and I will keep watching you closely.


I'll be watching you
My obsession with you will never fade, and I will continue to observe your every move.


Every breath you take and every move you make
My eyes are always on you, tracking your every breath and every move.


Every bond you break, every step you take (I'll be watching you)
You cannot run away from me, and I will keep following you and tracking the people you associate yourself with.


Every single day and every word you say
I am consistently listening to you and making a note of everything you say and do.


Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
Even when you think you can have fun without being bothered, I will still be keeping a close eye on you.


Every move you make, every vow you break
I will hold you accountable for your actions, and I will not forgive you for any broken promises or misguided attempts at freedom.


Every smile you fake, every claim you stake (I'll be watching you)
You cannot fool me with any pretenses or lies. I am always watching.


Every single day and every word you say
Do not forget that I am always here, listening to everything you say, even if you do not notice me.


Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
I will not give up on you, and I will continue to monitor your actions even when you think you are free to do as you please.


Every move you make, every vow you break
Every decision you make affects me, and I want to make sure you are aware of that.


Every single day and every word you say
You may think that you have autonomy, but I am always there, watching and listening to every aspect of your life.


Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
You cannot escape my watchful eye, no matter what you do or where you go.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner

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