Every Breath You Take
Karen Souza (The Police - 1983) 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 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 breath you take

Every move you make, every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I'll be watching you





Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I'll be watching you

Overall Meaning

The song "Every Breath You Take" by The Police is a hauntingly beautiful ballad about a possessive relationship. The lyrics begin talking about how the singer will be watching their partner's every move, even going as far as paying attention to every breath they take. The line "every bond you break" could refer to any promises that the partner may have made in the relationship or even their personal commitments. The singer states that they will always be watching their partner, even if they say a word or play a game.


The chorus of the song is the most recognizable part, highlighting the possessive nature of the singer's obsession. He believes that his partner belongs to him, and his heart aches with every movement that she makes. The second verse talks about how lost the singer feels without his partner, with him dreaming of her at night and constantly trying to fill the void that she left. He says that he looks around but cannot find someone to replace her, and he longs for her embrace. The song ends with the same chorus, reminding listeners of the obsessive nature of the singer's love.


Line by Line Meaning

Every breath you take, every move you make
I am tracking your every action and behavior


Every bond you break, every step you take
I am keeping a close eye on each and every relationship or commitment you end or begin


I'll be watching you
I will be constantly monitoring your activities and presence


Every single day, every word you say
I am analyzing every single day you live and every word you speak


Every game you play, every night you stay
I am observing every move you make or activity you participate in and every night you spend


Oh, can't you see you belong to me
You are my property and I have a possessive feeling towards you


How my poor heart aches with every step you take
I feel immense pain and sadness with every move you make without me


Every move you make, every vow you break
I am keeping an eye on all the promises and commitments you make and break


Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I am noticing all the pretense and lies you exhibit and all the confident statements you make about yourself


Since you've gone I been lost without a trace
I have been aimlessly wandering since you left without any leads


I dream at night, I can only see your face
Even in my sleep, I am haunted by your presence


I look around but it's you I can't replace
I am trying to fill the void you left, but nothing seems to fit your place


I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I feel extremely lonely and crave your physical presence


I keep crying baby, baby, please
I am constantly weeping and begging for you to come back to me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON SUMNER

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@galinauauable

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, and 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, 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 night you stay (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 night you stay (I'll be watching you)



@yulianas3163

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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
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

Oh can't you see
You belong to me
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 night you stay)
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



@monadi189

Every breath you take
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
Ill be watching you

Every single day
Every word you say
Every game you play
Every night you stay
Ill be watching you

Oh, cant 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
Ill be watching you

Since youve gone I been lost without a trace
I dream at night I can only see your face
I look around but its you I cant replace
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I keep crying baby, baby, please...

Oh, cant you see
You belong to me
How my poor heart aches
With every stap you take

Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
Ill be watching you

Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
Ill be watching you

Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
Ill be watching you

Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
Ill be watching you



@aisauletazhibayeva

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
And 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)
(Every move you make)
(Every bond you break)
(Every step you take) I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
whoo, hoo
(Every game you play)
(Every night you stay) I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
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



@anastasiamilko9444

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 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 smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you



@lanima_alisa

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
And 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)
(Every move you make)
(Every bond you break)
(Every step you take) I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
whoo, hoo
(Every game you play)
(Every night you stay) I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
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



All comments from YouTube:

@negan3417

For the first time i was presented with this song on a rainy winter night. It was around Christmas you know. I had just left my work. On the backseat of the car. The decoration lights, rain touching the window, warmth of ac. Then this song started. Listening a womans voice felt like she was singing it to me. It was magical. With all due respect for the police, but this one's better. Bossa nova is music for the soul.

@jack2breeze

It's about jealousy in case you didn't know.

@negan3417

@@jack2breeze i learned it today from you xd

@jack2breeze

@@negan3417 def not a song to play at a wedding

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@marcusmatheus6880

Thank you, Brazil, for the gift of bossa nova!

@marcosboladefogo3407

Isso sim representa o Brasil pro mundo

@danarthur8198

Cadencia, acordes, séptimas, tempo y sobre todo la exquisita voz de Karen, sublime!

@jesuscello1533

Cuando la escuche por primera vez en vivo pense que era algo insuperable pero esta version de estudio en bossa es maravillosa

@giovannaleao7205

Estou viciada, nessa versão! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

@cortomellajespro6884

La versión más impresionante que he escuchado de esta canción con diferencia..

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