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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sting_(musician)
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)
Demolition Man
Sting Lyrics
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Demolition, demolition
Tied to the tracks and the train's fast coming
Strapped to the wing with the engine running
You say that this wasn't in your plan
And don't mess around with the demolition man
Tied to a chair, and the bomb is ticking
You say that this wasn't in your plan
And don't mess around with the demolition man
I'm a walking nightmare, an arsenal of doom
I kill conversation as I walk into the room
I'm a three line whip, I'm the sort of thing they ban
I'm a walking disaster, I'm a demolition man
Demolition, demolition
Demolition, demolition
You come to me like a moth to the flame
It's love you need but I don't play that game
'Cause you could be my greatest fan
But I'm nobody's friend, I'm a demolition man
I'm a walking nightmare, an arsenal of doom
I kill conversation as I walk into the room
I'm a three line whip, I'm the sort of thing they ban
I'm a walking disaster, I'm a demolition man
Demolition, demolition
Demolition, demolition
Tied to the tracks and the train's fast coming
Strapped to the wing with the engine running
You say that this wasn't in your plan
And don't mess around with the demolition man
Tied to a chair, and the bomb is ticking
This situation was not of your picking
You say that this wasn't in your plan
And don't mess around with the demolition man
The song "Demolition Man" by Sting is about someone who is powerful and destructive, causing chaos and destruction wherever they go. The song describes this person as a "walking nightmare" and "an arsenal of doom." The lyrics suggest that this person doesn't care about anyone else's plans or feelings, and that they can be dangerous to be around both physically and emotionally.
The song speaks of two different scenarios in which the singer warns the listener not to mess around with the demolition man. The first scenario is being tied to a train track with a train fast approaching, and the second is being tied to a chair with a ticking bomb. These situations are extreme and life-threatening, but the lyrics suggest that the demolition man could be just as dangerous in everyday life.
Overall, the message of the song is warning people to stay away from those who are destructive and dangerous. The message is quite clear and a powerful one.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! Demolition, demolition
Expressing excitement about demolishing things
Tied to the tracks and the train's fast coming
In a dangerous situation that is quickly approaching
Strapped to the wing with the engine running
In a precarious position with no control
You say that this wasn't in your plan
Surprised by the sudden turn of events
And don't mess around with the demolition man
Warning others not to provoke or challenge the artist
Tied to a chair, and the bomb is ticking
In imminent danger with no escape
This situation was not of your picking
Not responsible for causing the dangerous situation
I'm a walking nightmare, an arsenal of doom
A dangerous and destructive force
I kill conversation as I walk into the room
People are intimidated by the artist's presence
I'm a three line whip, I'm the sort of thing they ban
A controversial and powerful influence
I'm a walking disaster, I'm a demolition man
A destructive force, capable of causing chaos
You come to me like a moth to the flame
Attracted to danger despite potential consequences
It's love you need but I don't play that game
Rejecting emotional involvement
But you could be my greatest fan
Interested in the power and influence of the singer
But I'm nobody's friend, I'm a demolition man
The singer is not to be trusted or relied upon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
PETER VELAZQUEZ
the artist who inspired me at age 12 to sing and play various instruments, and to this day he is still one of the best, I wish you from the bottom of my heart success and happiness.
It's already been 33 years listening to you master.
Archana Archu
Me also😍
PETER VELAZQUEZ
@Archana Archu Is nice know people in your same energy.
🤩
Denilson Carreiro
Me also!
ShiftAssist 🤲🏼
And Dominic guitar playing 🤩. The bass soo driving….And Ms. Patti…no words…nice touch!
ULTIMATEHAPPYGUY
I was a 90s kid, love the movie and love this song!
Tripp Norris
Awesome song and awesome movie
Morrismusicpete
Always preferred this rendition; Sting absolutely rocks it!
Cristian González
Grande Sting!!!! 😎
Ozéas Júnior
É a música mais heavy metal que o Sting já gravou, nada mau pra quem costuma fazer só som pop