As a solo musician and a member of The Police, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards: he won Song of the Year for "Every Breath You Take", three Brit Awards, including Best British Male Artist in 1994 and Outstanding Contribution in 2002, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2019, he received a BMI Award for "Every Breath You Take" becoming the most-played song in radio history. In 2002, Sting received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Police in 2003. In 2000, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for recording. In 2003, Sting received a CBE from Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for services to music. He was made a Kennedy Center Honoree at the White House in 2014 and was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2017.
With The Police, Sting became one of the world's best-selling music artists. Solo and with the Police combined, he has sold over 100 million records. In 2006, Paste ranked him 62nd of the 100 best living songwriters. He was 63rd of VH1's 100 greatest artists of rock, and 80th of Q magazine's 100 greatest musical stars of the 20th century. He has collaborated with other musicians on songs such as "Money for Nothing" with Dire Straits, "Rise & Fall" with Craig David, "All for Love" with Bryan Adams and Rod Stewart, "You Will Be My Ain True Love" with Alison Krauss, and introduced the North African music genre raï to Western audiences through the hit song "Desert Rose" with Cheb Mami. In 2018, he released the album 44/876, a collaboration with Jamaican musician Shaggy, which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2019.
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Studio albums
The Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985)
...Nothing Like the Sun (1987)
The Soul Cages (1991)
Ten Summoner's Tales (1993)
Mercury Falling (1996)
Brand New Day (1999)
Sacred Love (2003)
Songs from the Labyrinth (2006)
If on a Winter's Night... (2009)
Symphonicities (2010)
The Last Ship (2013)
57th & 9th (2016)
44/876 (2018) (with Shaggy)
My Songs (2019)
The Bridge (2021)
Can She Excuse My Wrongs?
Sting Lyrics
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Shall I call her good when she proves unkind?
Are those clear fires which vanish into smoke?
Must I praise the leaves where no fruit I find?
No, no, where shadows do for bodies stand
Thou may'st be abus'd if thy sight be dimmed
Cold love is like to words written on sand
Wilt thou be thus abused still
Seeing that she will right thee never?
If thou cans't not o'ercome her will
Thy love will be thus fruitless ever
Wilt thou be thus abused still
Seeing that she will right thee never?
If thou cans't not o'ercome her will
Thy love will be thus fruitless ever
Was I so base, that I might not aspire
Unto those high joys which she holds from me?
As they are high, so high is my desire
If she this deny, what can granted be?
If she will yield to that which Reason is
It is Reason's will that Love should be just
Dear, make me happy still by granting this
Or cut off delays if that I die must
Better a thousand times to die
Than for to live thus still tormented
Dear, but remember it was I
Who for thy sake did die contented
Better a thousand times to die
Than for to live thus still tormented
Dear, but remember it was I
Who for thy sake did die contented
The lyrics of Sting and Edin Karamazov's song "Can She Excuse My Wrongs?" are a reimagining of a poem by the 16th century English poet, John Dowland. The singer of the poem is questioning whether he should forgive his lover's faults and excuse her behavior with "Virtue's cloak." He wonders if he should still call her good even when she is unkind to him. The metaphor of "clear fires which vanish into smoke" suggests that he is unsure about the authenticity of her love. He questions whether he should praise her outward appearances when he cannot find any substance in her love for him.
The second verse of the poem suggests that the singer is being manipulated by his lover. He feels as though he is being "abused" because he cannot see things clearly. He likens "cold love" to words written on sand or bubbles on the water, both of which disappear quickly. He questions whether he will continue to be manipulated by her since she will never set things right. The repetition of the phrase "wilt thou be thus abused still" highlights the singer's frustration and his desire to break free from the unhealthy cycle.
Overall, the lyrics of "Can She Excuse My Wrongs?" explore the complexities of love and the pain that comes with unrequited or unhealthy love. The poet uses metaphor and repetition to highlight the singer's confusion and frustration, as well as his desire to break free from the cycle of abuse and manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
Can she excuse my wrongs with Virtue's cloak?
Can she forgive my faults and shortcomings by covering them with the cloak of virtue?
Shall I call her good when she proves unkind?
Should I still consider her a good person even when she acts unkindly towards me?
Are those clear fires which vanish into smoke?
Are those bright and promising flames that eventually fade away into nothingness?
Must I praise the leaves where no fruit I find?
Do I have to commend something that has no real substance or yield?
No, no, where shadows do for bodies stand
No, in a place where shadows take the form of real bodies,
Thou may'st be abus'd if thy sight be dimmed
you may be deceived if your vision is impaired.
Cold love is like to words written on sand
Love that is not reciprocated and lacks warmth is like words inscribed on sand that will soon disappear.
Or to bubbles which on the water swim
Or like bubbles that float on water and will eventually burst.
Wilt thou be thus abused still
Will you tolerate being treated this way?
Seeing that she will right thee never?
Knowing that she will never make things right?
If thou cans't not o'ercome her will
If you cannot conquer her will
Thy love will be thus fruitless ever
your love will remain unfulfilled.
Was I so base, that I might not aspire
Is it because I am unworthy, that I cannot hope to achieve
Unto those high joys which she holds from me?
Those lofty pleasures that she keeps from me?
As they are high, so high is my desire
My longing for them is just as high as they are.
If she this deny, what can granted be?
If she denies me this, then what else can be granted?
If she will yield to that which Reason is
If she submits to what is rational
It is Reason's will that Love should be just
It is reasonable to expect love to be fair.
Dear, make me happy still by granting this
Please, make me happy by giving in to this.
Or cut off delays if that I die must
Or end the delays by allowing me to die sooner.
Better a thousand times to die
It is better to die a thousand times
Than for to live thus still tormented
Than to live in perpetual torment.
Dear, but remember it was I
But my love, remember that it was I
Who for thy sake did die contented
Who was satisfied to die for your sake.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN DOWLAND
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Sting's song "Gabriel's Message" is a rendition of the biblical story of the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel visits Mary to inform her that she is to be the mother of Jesus Christ. The lyrics describe Gabriel's appearance as he descends from heaven with his wings as white as snow and eyes as bright as flames. Upon seeing Mary, Gabriel greets her with the words "All hail, thou lowly maiden Mary, Most highly favored lady," referring to her as a blessed mother and foretelling that her son will be Emmanuel, as prophesized by seers.
Mary's response to Gabriel's message is one of humility and acceptance, as she meekly bows her head and says, "To me be as it pleaseth God," praising and magnifying His holy name. The lyrics are a beautiful interpretation of this pivotal moment in Christian history, showcasing the wonder and awe of Gabriel's visitation, and the steadfast faith and acceptance of Mary's response.
Tommy Wells
on Don't Walk Away - Sting & Youssou N'Dour
I liked the Wild Thornberry's TV series.
What's your favorite episode of the show?
Jesus Ledesma Rios
on Englishman in New York
Thats been good way to learn English, tahnk´s...
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Russians <3