He was a founding member of Puerto Rican salsa orchestra El Gran Combo as well as latin band Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound. Roena was also a member of the Fania All-stars with whom he recorded his signature song 'coro miyare'
In 1970 Roena joined Cameroonian Saxophonist Manu Dibango, a massive step for salsa fusion music.
Every Breath You Take
Roberto Roena Lyrics
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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 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
"Every Breath You Take" is a song by Sting and performed by his band, The Police. The song's lyrics are about the possessive nature of a romantic relationship. The singer sings about how he will always watch and track his partner's every movement and every step, even after they have gone.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is watching his partner's every move, but the repetition of "I'll be watching you" adds a sense of urgency and intensity to the lyrics. The second and third verses repeat the same idea, but also include the singer's desperation for their partner to realize that they belong to him.
The chorus of the song is particularly effective in conveying the possessiveness of the relationship. The singer's heart aches with every step his partner takes, and he is watching their every move, every vow they break, every smile they fake, and every claim they stake. The chorus is also an example of how the song's lyrics can be interpreted as both romantic and creepy, with listeners able to discern the tone from the singer's emotion.
The final verse of the song reveals that the singer's partner has left him, leaving him lost and incomplete without them. He dreams of seeing their face again and desperately cries out for them to come back to him.
Overall, "Every Breath You Take" is a powerful song about the dark side of possessive love. Its lyrics are open to interpretation and continue to resonate with listeners over 30 years after their debut.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take
I pay attention to your every move and your every breath.
Every move you make
I observe all your actions, big or small.
Every bond you break
I notice whenever you sever any connection, relationship or bond with anyone.
Every step you take
I keep an eye on every path you take.
I’ll be watching you
I am always going to be watching you.
Every single day
I monitor your every day, and I keep track of what you do all the time.
Every word you say
I listen closely to everything you say, and I remember it all.
Every game you play
I notice every little game you play, whether it is a serious matter or just a trivial game.
Every night you stay
I know whenever you spend a night somewhere, and I take note of where you are.
Oh can’t you see
Don’t you realize,
You belong to me
I feel like I own you, and I am entitled to control your every move.
My poor heart aches
I feel pain and sorrow deep down in my heart.
With every step you take
Whenever you take a step, my heart hurts even more, and it feels like you are moving further away from me.
Every vow you break
I am disappointed whenever you break a promise or a commitment.
Every smile you fake
I am aware that sometimes you put on a smile to hide your true feelings, and I can see right through it.
Every claim you stake
I keep track of every assertion, claim or position you take, regardless of whether it's genuine or not.
Since you’ve gone I been lost without a trace
I have been feeling lost and empty since you left, and I have not been able to find any trace of happiness.
I dream at night I can only see your face
I dream at night of nothing but your face, and it hurts me that I cannot be with you.
I look around but it’s you I can’t replace
I have searched everywhere, but I cannot find anyone who can replace you.
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I feel lonely, sad and empty without you, and I miss being held in your arms.
I keep crying baby, baby, please
I keep crying out to you, begging you to come back and be with me again.
Writer(s): Gordon Matthew Sumner
Contributed by Jayce K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Jani
ROENA nunca morirá. Este concierto es de clase mundial definitivamente de lo mejor en música.
Ninja Warrior lopez
Finissimo el maestro Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound que buena versión de el exito de The Police , preciso , muy buen jazz latino esta agrupación le abrio concierto a Sting !
Richard Jani
Alguién sabe por qué no salió la guitarra en el minuto 2:28 ? No me canso de escuchar a ROENA y el Apollo.
Idinael Tejeda Música Consciente
QUÉ BELLA VERSIÓN, Y ME PARECE DE SUPREMA IMPORTANCIA DAR CRÉDITOS A LOS VOCALISTAS, HÉCTOR TEMPO ALOMAR Y MIGUEL MAMBO DE LEÓN, POR SU PUESTO, POR SU INTERPRETACIÓN CÁLIDA Y POR HACER PARTE DE ESTE ENTRAÑABLE RECUERDO CON MR ROBERTO ROENA Y SU GRAN APOLLO SOUND. BENDICIONES Y ABRAZOS .
caplaza82
Miguelito un éxito, y el tío Tempo grande de grandes, ídolo de ídolos.
roberto carlos holguin maldonado
Excelente tema musical de lo mejor que he escuchado en mi vida.....
Richard Jani
Descansa en paz Tempo Alomar.