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)
The Snow It Melts The Soonest
Sting Lyrics
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And the corn it ripens fastest when the frosts are setting in,
And when a woman tells me that my face she'll soon forget,
Before we part I want to croon, she's fain to follow yet.
Oh the snow it melts the soonest when the wind begins to sing,
And the swallow skims without a thought as long as it is Spring,
But when Spring goes and Winter grows, my loss and you'll be fain,
Oh the snow it melts the soonest when the winds begin to sing,
The bee that flew when Summer shone, in Winter cannot sting,
I've seen a woman's anger melt between the night and morn
And it's surely not a harder thing to tame a woman's scorn.
Oh never say me farewell here, no farewell I'll receive,
For you shall take me to the stile, I'll kiss and take your leave,
But I'll stay here 'til the woodcock comes and the matler takes his wing
Since the snow it melts the soonest when the winds begin to sing.
In Sting's song, "The Snow It Melts The Soonest," he explores the theme of transience and the fleeting nature of life, love, and all things beautiful. The song uses a series of natural images and metaphors, such as the melting snow, ripening corn, and the flight of birds, to express the idea that nothing lasts forever. The repeated lines "Oh, the snow it melts the soonest when the winds begin to sing" speaks to the impermanence of life and how everything, no matter how beautiful or precious, eventually fades away.
The song also touches on the idea of leaving and farewell, and how reluctant we are to part with the people we love. Although the singer acknowledges that the woman he is speaking to will soon forget him, he still wants to sing to her and take comfort in the fact that she is fain to follow him yet. The refrain "for all your pride you'll follow my across the stormy main" suggests that even though we may try to resist our feelings and cling to our pride, in the end, love and human connection will triumph over all.
Overall, Sting's "The Snow It Melts The Soonest" is a beautiful and poetic meditation on the fleeting nature of life and love, and how we should cherish the moments we have while we have them.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the snow it melts the soonest when the winds begin to sing
The onset of change can happen quickly and unexpectedly.
And the corn it ripens fastest when the frosts are setting in,
Sometimes the most unlikely or unexpected circumstances lead to the greatest rewards.
And when a woman tells me that my face she'll soon forget,
Goodbyes can be tough, but it's important to remember that some things are better off gone.
Before we part I want to croon, she's fain to follow yet.
Even when we know something is wrong or harmful, it can be hard to resist the pull of desire.
And the swallow skims without a thought as long as it is Spring,
In the moments of ease, it's easy to forget the challenges that will soon arrive.
But when Spring goes and Winter grows, my loss and you'll be fain,
When times get tough, we may find ourselves searching for something to cling to.
For all your pride you'll follow my across the stormy main.
Even the toughest and most self-assured individuals can find themselves humbled and in need of help.
The bee that flew when Summer shone, in Winter cannot sting,
What works for us in one season of life may not be effective in another.
I've seen a woman's anger melt between the night and morn
Even the strongest emotions have a way of dissipating with time and distance.
And it's surely not a harder thing to tame a woman's scorn.
With patience and understanding, even the most difficult situations can be resolved.
Oh never say me farewell here, no farewell I'll receive,
Departures can be painful or difficult, but we can choose how we respond to them.
For you shall take me to the stile, I'll kiss and take your leave,
Even in saying goodbye, there can be moments of tenderness and connection.
But I'll stay here 'til the woodcock comes and the matler takes his wing
Sometimes, even when we know it's time to go, we need a little extra encouragement or motivation.
Since the snow it melts the soonest when the winds begin to sing.
The passing of time and the onset of change are inevitable, and may surprise us when they arrive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRADITIONAL, 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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