Every Little thing she does
Police/Sting Lyrics


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Though I've tried before to tell her
Of the feelings I have for her in my heart
Every time that I come near her
I just lose my nerve as I've done from the start

Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on

Do I have to tell the story
Of a thousand rainy days since we first met?
It's a big enough umbrella
But it's always me that ends up getting wet

Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on

I resolved to call her up a thousand times a day
And ask her if she'll marry me in some old fashioned way
But my silent fears have gripped me long before I reach the phone
Long before my tongue has tripped me, must I always be alone?

Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on
Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on

Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Every little thing, every little thing
Every little thing, every little thing
Every little, every little, every little
Every little thing she does
Every little thing she does
Every little thing she does
Every little thing she does
Thing she does is magic

Ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh
Ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh
Ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh
Ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh

Every little thing
Every little thing
Every little thing she do is
Magic, magic, magic
Magic, magic, magic

Hey, oh, yo, oh
Ee-oh

Do I have to tell the story
Of a thousand rainy days since we first met?




It's a big enough umbrella
But it's always me that ends up getting wet

Overall Meaning

In "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," the singer is infatuated with a woman who he has feelings for in his heart but is too nervous to tell her directly. Despite this, he still finds himself drawn to her, and everything she does seems like "magic" to him. Over time, he notes that even though his life was "tragic" before meeting her, his love for her "goes on." He struggles with his own fears and the loneliness that they bring, as he wishes he could ask her to marry him, but his tongue always trips him up.


The lyrics in this song are a testament to the intense feelings of love and attraction that one person can have towards another. The singer feels as though everything the woman does is perfect and transformative, and he feels a sense of loss when he thinks about not being with her. Despite his own anxieties and mental barriers, he is determined to keep his love going.


Line by Line Meaning

Though I've tried before to tell her
Despite my attempts to express my feelings to her


Of the feelings I have for her in my heart
Emotions that I hold deep within me


Every time that I come near her
Whenever I am in her presence


I just lose my nerve as I've done from the start
I become apprehensive like I always have


Every little thing she does is magic
All of her actions are captivating to me


Everything she do just turns me on
All of her behavior excites me


Even though my life before was tragic
Despite my previous hardships


Now I know my love for her goes on
I am certain that my affection for her persists


Do I have to tell the story
Is it necessary for me to recount


Of a thousand rainy days since we first met?
All the occasions we've encountered bad weather since our initial encounter?


It's a big enough umbrella
The umbrella I carry is large enough


But it's always me that ends up getting wet
However, I am always the one who becomes soaked


I resolved to call her up a thousand times a day
I made a decision to contact her repeatedly


And ask her if she'll marry me in some old fashioned way
And inquire if she will wed me in a traditional style


But my silent fears have gripped me long before I reach the phone
However, my apprehensions hinder me before I even attempt to call


Long before my tongue has tripped me, must I always be alone?
Before even opening my mouth, do I need to continue being single?


Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Exclamation of excitement


Every little thing she does is magic
All of her actions are enchanting to me


Ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh
Exclamation of enthusiasm


Every little thing
Every detail


Thing she does is magic
All of her actions possess some sort of captivating quality


Magic, magic, magic
Enchantment, charm, allure


Hey, oh, yo, oh
Exclamation of excitement


Ee-oh
Exclamation of enthusiasm




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner

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@jbing65

Gave a copy of this song, on a cassette tape, to my girlfriend in college when she was feeling down. Will be celebrating 30yrs together this year!!! Truly is a magical song!!!

@fantasticvoyage2989

Oh, sweet! Yes, magical! So romantic!

@noreenkhan3365

Wow… ❤

@Calibro87

Stop Lieing 😅

@Red_Blu

Whenever I go onto a comment section there's always a marriage. Congrats

@jbing65

@@Calibro87 Bro, it's true! No need to lie. We saw them at Wrigley Field Reunion Concert! Awesome concert! Have an awesome day!
(I don't know if you're being sarcastic, If you are, good one!)

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@peterrees9530

This song has one of the best intros AND outros, the musicality of this band is off the charts. Great memories The Police were staple early 80s

@redskies4530

Hi I recommend checking out a song and video Called the bond villain By Robert Nix

@LegoDude3258

@@redskies4530 Hello Robert Nix's alt!

@yeet535

Never let me down again by Depeche mode also has a good intro

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