Every Breath You Take
P. Diddy 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

In P. Diddy's version of Every Breath You Take, the artist presents the feelings of obsession and possessiveness that accompany the end of a relationship. The singer details the constant vigil he keeps over the person he has lost, watching their every breath, every move, and every step. This intense scrutiny suffuses the singer's entire life, and he is unable to escape his obsession, even in his dreams.


The lyrics create an image of a speaker who is unable to let go of his ex-partner. The possessiveness that the lyrics convey make it clear that the break-up has been painful and difficult for the singer, who feels that he has lost a part of himself in the process. Instead of moving on, he has become fixated on his ex-partner and is unable to stop himself from watching them, even from a distance. The lyrics make it clear that this fixation has become all-encompassing for the singer, who cannot escape the memories and longing that he feels.


Line by Line Meaning

Every breath you take
I am constantly aware of your presence in my life, every inhale and exhale you take.


Every move you make
Your every motion, whether small or significant, does not go unnoticed by me.


Every bond you break
When you break a connection, a promise, or a trust, it does not go unnoticed and it affects me deeply.


Every step you take
Wherever you go and whatever journey you undertake, I am always watching over you.


I'll be watching you
It is a fact that there is nothing you do or say that can escape my notice or take away my concern for you.


Every single day
My attention to you is not limited to specific times, but rather continuous and unrelenting.


Every word you say
Words hold meaning, and I pay careful attention to yours, no matter the context or intention behind them.


Every game you play
Your actions and the roles you play, whether intentional or not, are observed by me and have an impact on our relationship.


Every night you stay
Even when you are not actively doing something, your presence still has an impact, and I am still watching you.


O can't you see
Can't you recognize how important you are to me and the effect you have on my emotions?


You belong to me
In my heart and mind, there is a possessiveness over you and a sense of belonging that we share.


How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Each move you make, whether away or towards me, has a significant impact on my emotions and I am deeply affected by them.


Every vow you break
Commitments made between us are important and should not be taken lightly. If they are broken, it affects our relationship.


Every smile you fake
An insincere smile does not go unnoticed and indicates a lack of honesty between us.


Every claim you stake
When you take a stand on something or declare something as yours, it has an impact on me and our relationship.


Since you've gone I been lost without a trace
If you were to leave my life, it would cause a deep sense of loss and feeling of being aimless.


I dream at night I can only see your face
You are constantly on my mind, even in my dreams, and I can't escape the thoughts of you.


I look around but it's you I can't replace
No matter where I go or what I do, there is no replacement for you and the significance you hold in my life.


I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
Without your physical presence, I feel lonely and crave the feeling of your arms around me.


I keep crying baby, baby please
The emotions that you elicit in me are so strong that I am brought to tears, and I beg for your comfort and affection.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner

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@cavernedmochache4455

As a young lady when Biggie got murdered, I always knew deep down P Diddy had a part to play in Biggie's death. This song never sat right with me. Diddy blew up after Biggie's sacrifice.

Biggie's wife may have had a part too.

I am glad I am here to see the fall of Diddy's dynasty.

2024 is the year of TRUTH.

Biggie must be sipping something nice with Tupac as he watches all that is happening. Rest easy Biggie



All comments from YouTube:

@kimbriscoe3856

This song is for my son that I lost when he was 22 years old, hard to believe it will be 21 years in 2022. The pain never leaves me. I love you son.

@johnhall4851

Hi Kim, heart breaking. My prayers a d thoughts tonight for you and your son. Angels exist.

@jimmckenna7007

I'm sorry love from northeast Texas

@skinwalkerskating9068

The pain will never leave you, but love will never leave you either... Blessings to you Kim, till you see each other again

@damianwalta3117

❤️🙏

@coachrovagurl1889

I’m sorry , I lost my 21y/o son in 2014. My heart feels your pain 💔😭

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@Skifire79

Guilty as he is. Shameful to end up a pos s^x trafficker

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