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)
Everybody Laughed But You
Sting Lyrics
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I wanted you, I wanted you
Everybody grinned they humored me
They thought that someone had spiked my tea
Everybody screamed they told me you
Would cost the moon, we'll be there soon
Everybody laughed till they were blue
They didn't believe my words were true
Everybody laughed but you
It's easy to lose touch with all the friends
You like so much or liked so much
Everybody laughed they couldn't take me seriously
Abandoned me
Sometimes I would read of things they'd done in magazines
They made the scene
Everybody left with such important things to do
But I'm not blue
Everybody left but you
Everybody left but you
Many years have passed
And some have fallen by the way I heard them say
Everybody dreamed but those who fell
Are sleeping now, they're sleeping now
Everybody climbed like ivy to the top most branch
It was their chance
Everybody grasped till they were through
It's all they thought that they could do
Cause everybody fell
Everybody fell
Everybody fell but you
The lyrics of Sting's song "Everybody Laughed But You" tells the story of the singer's pursuit of someone despite being ridiculed and abandoned by their friends. The song starts with the singer telling their friends about their interest in someone, but their friends dismiss them and think they're crazy. However, the person the singer is interested in takes them seriously and doesn't laugh. The first verse ends with "everybody laughed till they were blue, they didn't believe my words were true" which conveys how exasperated the singer was with their friends' lack of support.
The second verse talks about how the singer's friends abandoned them for various important things, but the person they were interested in stayed with them. The line "everybody left but you" in the chorus reinforces this idea. The third verse discusses the passage of time and how some people have fallen along the way while chasing their dreams. The line "everybody dreamed but those who fell are sleeping now" highlights the idea that not everyone succeeds in life. Then the chorus repeats with "everybody fell" instead of "everybody laughed but you" which could be interpreted as a reference to how the singer's friends may have fallen or failed but the person they like stayed with them.
The song's lyrics are bittersweet and showcase how life can be challenging and how not everyone will support you. Despite this, it's important to keep pushing forward and to find those who appreciate and support you for who you are.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody laughed when I told them
The people around me made fun of my feelings
I wanted you, I wanted you
I had a strong desire for you
Everybody grinned they humored me
They tried to pretend to take me seriously, but were secretly amused
They thought that someone had spiked my tea
They believed that I was under the influence of something
Everybody screamed they told me you
They warned me that being with you would be too expensive
Would cost the moon, we'll be there soon
They believed that being with you would be a costly mistake
Everybody laughed till they were blue
They laughed so hard that they turned blue with amusement
They didn't believe my words were true
They didn't trust that what I was saying was genuine
Everybody laughed but you
You were the only person who didn't ridicule my feelings
It's easy to lose touch with all the friends
It's easy to lose connection with the people you care about
You like so much or liked so much
The people who you were fond of
Everybody laughed they couldn't take me seriously
People didn't believe in my abilities or opinions
Abandoned me
They left me alone
Sometimes I would read of things they'd done in magazines
I would see news of their accomplishments in print
They made the scene
They became famous
Everybody left with such important things to do
Everyone was preoccupied with their own lives
But I'm not blue
But it didn't make me sad
Many years have passed
A lot of time has gone by
And some have fallen by the way I heard them say
Some people have died or disappeared
Everybody dreamed but those who fell
People had aspirations, but some didn't attain them
Are sleeping now, they're sleeping now
Those who have passed away are at rest
Everybody climbed like ivy to the top most branch
Everyone sought success and advancement in their own way
It was their chance
Getting to the top was their opportunity
Everybody grasped till they were through
People would try to hold on until the end
It's all they thought that they could do
That was all they imagined they could achieve
Cause everybody fell
Most people failed or struggled
Everybody fell
Everyone experienced failure
Everybody fell but you
You're the only one who succeeded
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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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
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on Englishman in New York
Thats been good way to learn English, tahnk´s...
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