Every Breath You Take
Sting & Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I dream at night, I can only see your face
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Every move you make and every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
Every move you make, every step you take, I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
Every breath you take and every move you make
Every bond you break, every step you take (I'll be watching you)
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
Every move you make, every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake (I'll be watching you)
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
Every breath you take and every move you make
Every bond you break, every step you take (I'll be watching you)
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
Every move you make, every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake (I'll be watching you)
Every single day and every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay (I'll be watching you)
The song Every Breath You Take is often considered to be a love song by listeners, but as Sting himself admits, it is a sinister and malevolent song about a stalker who obsessively watches over his ex-lover's every move. The first verse establishes the stalker's presence, declaring that he will be watching every breath she takes and every move she makes. The second verse reveals the depths of the stalker's obsession - he feels that his ex-lover still belongs to him and his heart aches with every step she takes. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be watching you" again and again, hammering home the stalker's relentless fixation.
The third and final verse is particularly chilling, as the stalker acknowledges that his ex-lover has left him, but he cannot move on. He dreams of her every night and cannot escape her presence even when he tries to replace her. He longs for her embrace and cries out to her, but she remains out of reach. The song ends with the stalker repeating his vow to watch his ex-lover's every move and breathe.
Overall, Every Breath You Take is a haunting portrayal of a disturbed mind and the insidious nature of stalking. Despite its popularity, it is not a song to be taken lightly.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take and every move you make
I'm paying close attention to everything you do
Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
I will be observing you with keen interest even when I'm not around
Every single day and every word you say
I carefully monitor your actions and listen to whatever you say
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
I am aware of every activity and decision you make, even when you think nobody is around
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
You are mine and I will always want you to be with me
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
It pains me to see you moving away from me or engaging in activities that don't include me
Every move you make, every vow you break
I'm aware of any promises or commitments you make, and even break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I can tell when you're pretending or trying to deceive me, and I won't let it go unnoticed
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I'm feeling empty and incomplete since you left my life, no matter how hard I try to move on
I dream at night, I can only see your face
Even in my sleep, you are the only thing I can think of
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I've tried to fill the void but nobody can replace you in my heart
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
Without your warmth, my life seems empty and I yearn for your touch
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I am begging you to come back to me and fill the emptiness in my life
I'll be watching you
No matter where you go or what you do, I will be watching
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@susannahhayward6861
Bruce Springsteen has to be one of the nicest and most gracious rockers ever. He is a huge talent in his own right and yet whenever he appears on stage with other rockers he is just so happy to be there. Love you Bruce.
@amaliacervera9126
Sting always was my favourite and Bruce is a great companion. It is 5 o'clock in the morning and they gave me happiness for all day long. Thanks a lot to both. Gracias totales!!!
@doremeza1822
I Saw springsteen whit sir Paul mcartney beyond words
@susannahhayward6861
@dore meza Paul McCartney can hold his own with anyone. And so can Springsteen. Seeing the two together on stage is an absolute joy. xxxx
@chichiponche
Is an excellent person and one of the biggest artists
@barringtoncross1414
You're so right! Like with Bleachers. Have you seen him doing Chinatown with them 'On the Roof'? It makes me weep every time with joy!!!
@franabair5114
It's so rare to see Sting smile and appear to truly enjoy singing with someone while on stage.
@anaikgill2937
At Live Aid with Mark Knopfler is the only other time I see him enjoying himself like this
@Beirut27
You must be joking or drunk or blind, he is always delighted to perform with other artists, even with members of the audience he asks to join him on stage.
@elsabewium4450
Love the 2 of them .... 👑👑👑💜💜💜