Walking On The Moon
Police/Sting Lyrics


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Giant steps are what you take
Walking on the moon
I hope my leg don't break
Walking on the moon
We could walk forever
Walking on the moon
We could live together
Walking on, walking on the moon

Walking back from your house
Walking on the moon
Walking back from your house
Walking on the moon
Feet they hardly touch the ground
Walking on the moon
My feet don't hardly make no sound
Walking on, walking on the moon

Some may say
I'm wishing my days away
No way
And if it's the price I pay
Some say
Tomorrow's another day
You stay
I may as well play

Giant steps are what you take
Walking on the moon
I hope my leg don't break
Walking on the moon
We could walk forever
Walking on the moon
We could be together
Walking on, walking on the moon

Some may say
I'm wishing my days away
No way
And if it's the price I pay
Some say
Tomorrow's another day
You stay
I may as well play

Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up




Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, keep it up

Overall Meaning

In 'Walking on the Moon,' Sting and the Police have created a timeless and transcendent song about the joys and possibilities of life. The song follows the journey of a person as they walk on the moon, describing the incredible sense of freedom and lightness that they experience. It starts by describing the imposing steps the person takes on the moon, hoping their leg won't break. The second verse describes the return from the house, where the person's feet hardly touch the ground and don't make any sound. The final verse talks about living in the moment and enjoying what is unfolding right now. It talks about the importance of not wishing time away and enjoying the magic of being alive.


The song is an excellent example of Sting's storytelling and compositional skills. The simplicity of the song, with its repeating rhythm and subtle changes in melody and chords, is captivating, creating a sonic landscape that complements the song's futuristic theme. The interplay between the bass, guitar and drums is effortless, and each element of the song helps tell the story.


Line by Line Meaning

Giant steps are what you take
You are taking big steps while you are walking on the moon


Walking on the moon
You are actually walking on the moon itself


I hope my leg don't break
You are worried about getting injured while walking on the moon


Walking on the moon
Again, you are walking on the moon


We could walk forever
You feel like you could walk forever on the moon


Walking on the moon
Once more, you are currently walking on the moon


We could live together
You wish you could live on the moon with someone else


Walking on, walking on the moon
Repeating that you are currently walking on the moon


Walking back from your house
You are returning from someone's house


Walking on the moon
However, you are still on the moon


Walking back from your house
You are again returning from someone's house


Walking on the moon
And, once again, you are walking on the moon


Feet they hardly touch the ground
The low-gravity of the moon makes it feel like you are barely touching the ground


Walking on the moon
Continuing to emphasize that you are walking on the moon


My feet don't hardly make no sound
Again, the low-gravity of the moon causes you to make very little noise while walking


Walking on, walking on the moon
Continuing to repeat the idea that you are currently walking on the moon


Some may say
Some people might suggest


I'm wishing my days away
You feel like your life is passing you by without meaning


No way
You disagree with the idea that you are wishing your life away


And if it's the price I pay
Even if there are negative consequences


Some say
There are people who believe


Tomorrow's another day
There is always another day to try again


You stay
You are going to stay where you are and keep trying


I may as well play
You might as well have fun while you're trying


Keep it up, keep it up
Encouraging yourself to keep going


Keep it up, keep it up
Repeated emphasis on the need to keep going


Keep it up, keep it up
Continuing to encourage yourself


Keep it up, keep it up
Still need to keep going


Keep it up, keep it up
Emphasizing this need again


Keep it up, keep it up
Repeating that you can't quit


Keep it up, keep it up
Continuing to encourage yourself


Keep it up, keep it up
Encouraging yourself one final time


Keep it up, keep it up
One last emphasis on the need to keep going


Keep it up, keep it up
Final repetition of the same idea


Keep it up, keep it up
Still need to keep going


Keep it up, keep it up
Continuing to encourage yourself




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner

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Comments from YouTube:

@riccardotralli76

Me: What instrument do you play?
Sting: Bass and vocals
Andy: Guitar
Stewart: The Saturn V

@joehynes5452

🤣🤣

@steph8227

Heavy and powerful instrument... Start engine Stewart!

@NormAppleton

Technically the F1 engine of the Saturn V, but I digress....

@MsBellatrixa

It'd be a great pick up line 😂😂

@stiltomonkey6137

The ears

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@edmaster6902

These guys were on a whole different level, rock style influenced by punk, reggae and jazz. Absolutely brilliant!

@einarabelc5

One was a jazz/60s rock guitarist and the other two were prog with Egyptian influences and jazz

@jamesbong4928

Yeah I was into these guys, and as a kid, on a couple of occasions, I swore I saw that drummer maestro on the streets.
But I could've been right innit

@russellhamer8690

​@@jamesbong4928 Copeland n Sting famously reside in N.Y with Sting openly admitting he would Walk the streets at night looking for coke dealers because he thought it made Him play better... I'm glad he is rid of those Demons these days....

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