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)
Straight to My Heart
Sting Lyrics
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They will attempt to tell us how
A scientific means to bliss
Will supersede the human kiss
A sub atomic chain
Will maybe galvanize the brain
A biochemic trance
Will eliminate romance
When there are arrows in the air
Formed by lovers' ancient art
That go straight to my heart
A future sugar coated pill
Would give our lovers time to kill
I think they're working far too much
For the redundancy of touch
But what will make me yours
Are a million deadly spores
Formed by lovers' ancient art
That go straight to my heart
Come into my door
Be the light of my life
Come into my door
You'll never have to sweep the floor
Come into my door
Be the light of my life
Come into my door
Come and be my wife
I'll be true. To no one but you
If it's a future world we fear
We have tomorrow's seeds right here
For you can hold them in your hand
Or let them fall into the sand
But if our love is pure
The only thing of which we're sure
Then you can play your part
And go straight to my heart
If I should seek immunity
And love you with impunity
Then the only thing to do
Is for me to pledge myself to you
But they only dealt one card
So for me it is not hard
You're the bright star in my chart
You go straight to my heart
Come into my door
Be the light of my life
Come into my door
You'll never have to sweep the floor
Come into my door
Be the light of my life
Come into my door
Come and be my wife
I'll be true. To no one but you
In "Straight To My Heart," Sting reflects upon the timeless nature of love and the impact it can have on our lives, even in the face of advancing technology and changing societal norms. He begins by acknowledging the potential for future scientific advancements to replace or improve upon human romance, but ultimately concludes that love is too essential to be replaced by something as clinical as a “subatomic chain” or “biochemic trance.” Love, he believes, is something that cannot be replicated by any technological means, as evidenced by the “arrows in the air” formed by the “ancient art” of lovers that still go “straight to [his] heart.”
He then goes on to explain that even if scientists were to invent a “sugar-coated pill” that could replicate all the sensations of love, it would still be lacking in the human touch and intimacy that is inherent to romantic relationships. In fact, Sting suggests that the relentless focus on innovation and productivity in modern society has caused many to overlook the importance of physical touch and intimacy, which he believes is an irreplaceable part of love.
Ultimately, he concludes that the only way to truly achieve love is by pledging oneself fully to another, establishing a genuine emotional connection and allowing oneself to be vulnerable. While technology may continue to advance and change the world around us, Sting suggests that love remains a constant, unchanging force that will forever have the power to move us.
Line by Line Meaning
Well in a hundred years from now
In the far future, it is predicted that science will somehow surpass the significance of love.
They will attempt to tell us how
People will try to explain how technology and science can surpass the importance of human connection.
A scientific means to bliss
Proponents of science believe that science can help people achieve happiness.
Will supersede the human kiss
Science will replace human connections, such as romantic gestures, with technology in the future.
A sub atomic chain
A sequence of atom chains or reactions that science may use to manipulate human biology to achieve various effects.
Will maybe galvanize the brain
This process might stimulate the brain to elicit certain emotions or physical sensations for people to experience.
A biochemic trance
An altered state of consciousness that science might induce through manipulating the human physiology.
Will eliminate romance
Technology may eventually replace romantic gestures and eliminate the need for human interaction and connection.
But why ever should we care
We don't have to worry about this possibility because humans can still convey their feelings to one another through ancient means of expression.
When there are arrows in the air
Love can be shared in the present if people choose to express their feelings through traditional means such as romance and physical gestures.
Formed by lovers' ancient art
Humans can still create these gestures of love and affection with 'ancient art' like passion, poems, and public displays of affection.
That go straight to my heart
These gestures of love and physical transference of emotions can elicit powerful feelings of joy, elation, and affection.
A future sugar coated pill
Scientific advances may lead to developments such as a sugar-coated pill that removes the need for physical expressions of love or intimacy.
Would give our lovers time to kill
This pill could provide more leisure time for people by reducing the need for physical interactions and displays of affection.
I think they're working far too much
People are investing too much of their time and resources in developing technology that can replace human interactions, such as displays of love and affection.
For the redundancy of touch
Developments in technology might make the expression of physical love redundant, where technology will surpass or replace the need for human touch.
But what will make me yours
Regardless of technology's ability to replicate physical touch and other forms of intimacy, the ancient art of love is still powerful enough to create genuine affection.
Are a million deadly spores
Metaphorically, the author suggests that physical connections can elicit extremely intense sensations that cannot be replicated by science alone.
Come into my door
I invite you to join me in my life and interact with the world together.
Be the light of my life
You have the power to brighten up my life and bring joy to my days.
You'll never have to sweep the floor
I will take care of you in every way possible so that you don't have to worry about any mundane tasks.
Come and be my wife
I'm inviting you to be my life partner and share my life with you.
I'll be true. To no one but you
I pledge to remain loyal to you and invest the entirety of my affection and feelings into our relationship.
If it's a future world we fear
Fear of the future where technology dominates human experience.
We have tomorrow's seeds right here
Possibility of creating a better future by enjoying the present and cultivating love and affection with people who cherish us.
For you can hold them in your hand
You can choose to cherish and actively invest in your relationships to secure a brighter future that emphasizes the best qualities of humanity.
Or let them fall into the sand
Alternatively, you could take these relationships and feelings for granted, putting them in danger of disappearing and becoming worthless.
But if our love is pure
If our love is authentic, true, and strong, we won't have to worry about the negative consequences of technology and scientific advances.
The only thing of which we're sure
The only thing that we can be sure of in this world is the strength and authenticity of our love for one another.
Then you can play your part
You too have a role, an important part to play in cherishing our love for one another and cultivating our bond.
And go straight to my heart
Participating in romantic and loving gestures and physical interactions can touch my heart in powerful and profound ways.
If I should seek immunity
If I look for a way out of a potential problem. In this case, the implications of future scientific advances on loving connections.
And love you with impunity
Taking love and affection for granted, failing to appreciate the beauty and strong emotions that come with a genuine connection between two people.
Then the only thing to do
The only solution to this potential issue is to pledge oneself to the other person fully, genuinely, and with all of one's heart.
Is for me to pledge myself to you
The solution to this potential issue is to invest fully in the relationship and offer oneself wholly and genuinely to the other person.
But they only dealt one card
Life only gives us one chance at happiness, one chance to find our true love and invest in them fully and genuinely.
So for me it is not hard
It is clear to me what I need to do to achieve happiness, and that is to invest in my relationships and participate in romantic and affectionate actions.
You're the bright star in my chart
The person I love is the brightest spot in my life, bringing me joy and light in every way possible.
You go straight to my heart
The person I love has the ability to touch my heart in ways that no scientific discovery ever could.
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.
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Thats been good way to learn English, tahnk´s...
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