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)
Down So Long
Sting Lyrics
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I'm a thousand mile from anywhere
And my pocketbook in my heart
Both just got stolen
And the sun act like she don't even care
The wind blows cold when you reach the top
Feels like somebody's face is stuck to the bottom of my shoe
Got a plastic Jesus, a cordless telephone for every corner of my room
Well I've been down so long
It can't be that much longer still
And I've been down for so long
That the end must be drawing near
I looked to everybody but me
To answer my prayers
Until I found an angel in the bathroom
Who said she didn't see anybody who was saving anywhere
And the blind man said, "Simple... like flipping a coin -
Don't matter what side it lands on
So long as it's somebody else's dime"
Cause if you're the top of the bottom
It all feels the same
We live out of fear if we're too rich or we're too poor
Guess all I can do is muster up some change
And a little bit of faith
And take some dignity when I walk through this door
Gonna take a trip
Catch a train
Got a ticket in my hand
And then a fat man takes my money
And like cattle we all stand
I'm just a faceless body lost in this vast and worthless sea
In a thousand people I do not know
But really they are no different from me
They all have passion
They all have fear
They all have intense confusion
And no sweet moments that are clear
They all have aspirations
High hopes and dreams
And are really that alone like me
We've been down so long
It can't be that much longer still
We've been down so long
That the end must be
The end must be
The end must be drawing near
The song "Down So Long" by Sting speaks about the feeling of helplessness and despair that one feels when they are going through a tough time in life. Sting describes his situation as being thousands of miles away from anywhere with no possessions - his pocketbook and heart have been stolen. It is as though the world has turned its back on him and nobody cares about his struggles. He uses the metaphor of "somebody's face is stuck to the bottom of my shoe," to explain how low he really feels. He does not have anybody helping him or giving him any answers, and he is left alone to face his problems.
Sting goes on to describe how he finds hope in the midst of his struggles. He meets an angel in the bathroom who tells him that there is nobody to save him but himself. There is no miraculous solution to his problems, but he can take control of his life and his future. The blind man he meets gives him a simple solution by telling him to flip a coin and not worry about the outcome, and to move on even if it does not go the way he wants it to.
The song is a message of hope for anyone who is struggling in their life. Sometimes we have to hit rock bottom before we can start to rise again. The end of our struggles may be drawing near, and it is up to us to keep going and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun sets across the ocean
The day is ending and darkness is closing in.
I'm a thousand mile from anywhere
I am in a remote location, far from civilization.
And my pocketbook in my heart
I am financially and emotionally bankrupt.
Both just got stolen
I have been robbed of everything I hold dear.
And the sun act like she don't even care
The world seems indifferent to my struggles.
The wind blows cold when you reach the top
Success can bring its own set of challenges.
Feels like somebody's face is stuck to the bottom of my shoe
I feel burdened and weighed down by those who rely on me.
Got a plastic Jesus, a cordless telephone for every corner of my room
I have meaningless possessions that offer me no comfort.
Got everybody but you tellin' me what to do
Everyone has an opinion on my life except for the person I truly want guidance from.
Well I've been down so long
I have been struggling for a long time.
It can't be that much longer still
I hope that my suffering will soon come to an end.
That the end must be drawing near
I am nearing the end of my rope.
I looked to everybody but me
I sought answers from everyone but myself.
To answer my prayers
I hoped that someone else would solve my problems.
Until I found an angel in the bathroom
I found help in an unexpected place.
Who said she didn't see anybody who was saving anywhere
I realized that I cannot rely on others to save me.
And the blind man said, "Simple... like flipping a coin -
A seemingly impossible situation can be resolved with a simple solution.
Don't matter what side it lands on
The outcome does not matter as long as action is taken.
So long as it's somebody else's dime"
It is easier to make choices when someone else is responsible for the consequences.
Cause if you're the top of the bottom
Whether you are rich or poor, life can be equally difficult.
It all feels the same
Pain and struggle can feel the same regardless of circumstance.
We live out of fear if we're too rich or we're too poor
Both wealth and poverty can cause fear and anxiety.
Guess all I can do is muster up some change
All I can do is try to make small changes.
And a little bit of faith
I need to have faith in myself and my ability to overcome this.
And take some dignity when I walk through this door
I need to maintain my dignity and self-respect.
Gonna take a trip
I am going on a journey.
Catch a train
I am taking a train.
Got a ticket in my hand
I have a ticket to my destination.
And then a fat man takes my money
I encounter a setback in the form of an unscrupulous person.
And like cattle we all stand
We are all passively waiting in line.
I'm just a faceless body lost in this vast and worthless sea
I feel insignificant and alone in the world.
In a thousand people I do not know
I am surrounded by strangers.
But really they are no different from me
Despite our differences, we all suffer and struggle.
They all have passion
We all have things we care deeply about.
They all have fear
We all have fears and anxieties.
They all have intense confusion
We all experience confusion and uncertainty.
And no sweet moments that are clear
Nobody's life is perfect, and everyone struggles.
They all have aspirations
We all have goals and dreams.
High hopes and dreams
We all have ambitious goals for our lives.
And are really that alone like me
We are all ultimately alone in our struggles.
We've been down so long
We have all been struggling for a long time.
That the end must be
The end of our hardships must be within reach.
The end must be
We must be nearing the end of our struggles.
The end must be drawing near
We are approaching the end of our hardships.
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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.
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Thats been good way to learn English, tahnk´s...
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