Can't Stand Losing You
Sting & The Police/The Police Lyrics
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And I guess it's all true what your girlfriends say
That you don't ever want to see me again
And your brother's gonna kill me and he's six feet ten
I guess you'd call it cowardice
But I'm not prepared to go on like this
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing you
I can't stand losing you
I can't stand losing you
I can't stand losing you
I see you've sent my letters back
And my L.P. records and they're all scratched
I can't see the point in another day
When nobody listens to a word I say
You can call it lack of confidence
But to carry on living doesn't make no sense
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I guess this is our last goodbye
And you don't care, so I won't cry
And you'll be sorry when I'm dead
When all this guilt will be on your head
I guess you'd call it suicide
But I'm too full, to swallow my pride
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing you
The lyrics of "Can't Stand Losing You" by Sting and The Police detail one man's desperate attempt to hold on to a doomed relationship. The singer has been calling his former lover repeatedly despite the fact that she's made it clear she wants nothing more to do with him. He's even received word that her brother, who's an imposing six feet ten inches tall, is threatening to harm him. Despite this knowledge and some internal shame about his behavior (which he admits might be cowardly), the singer can't seem to let go of his love. However, he finally realizes that continuing on this path doesn't make sense and is described in such an intense and repetitive manner that it echoes the urgency of his need to hold on.
Overall, the song is a powerful portrayal of the consuming and destructive nature of unrequited love. The singer cannot bear the thought of losing his love and is willing to go through great emotional and perhaps even physical pain to continue in the relationship. It's a raw and honest look at the darker side of human emotion that resonates with listeners who have experienced similar heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I called you so many times today
I have been constantly trying to reach you throughout the day
And I guess it's all true what your girlfriends say
What your girlfriends have been saying about me is true
That you don't ever want to see me again
You have made it clear that you have no interest in seeing me anymore
And your brother's gonna kill me and he's six feet ten
Your brother is very angry with me and is capable of causing me harm
I guess you'd call it cowardice
It may be seen as cowardly, but I can't continue living like this
But I'm not prepared to go on like this
I am not willing to continue living in this state of despair
I see you've sent my letters back
I have received the letters I wrote to you in the mail, returned to me
And my L.P. records and they're all scratched
Even my records, which I hold dear, have been intentionally damaged
I can't see the point in another day
I don't understand why I should continue living another day
When nobody listens to a word I say
It seems like no one is willing to hear me out or pay attention to me
You can call it lack of confidence
Some may say that my actions stem from a lack of confidence
But to carry on living doesn't make no sense
But I can't find any reason to continue living in this way
I guess this is our last goodbye
This is likely our final farewell
And you don't care, so I won't cry
You don't seem to have any concern or emotion about it, so I won't let myself break down
And you'll be sorry when I'm dead
You will come to regret your actions after I am gone
When all this guilt will be on your head
You will be weighed down by guilt for the way you treated me
I guess you'd call it suicide
Some may think of it as suicide
But I'm too full, to swallow my pride
But I am too proud to let myself continue living in this way
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing
I am unable to cope with the idea of losing you
I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing you
I can't even fathom the thought of losing you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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goldenkirby21
I remember hearing this song when i was young. After all these years i have heard it again, so happy :D
Melancholy Heart
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Melancholy Heart
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FREDERICK LEONARD
@Melancholy Heart Thank you once again for the love..I'm not here often to reply and talk with you, write to me privately on Google Hangout via celebritylife622@gmail.com. I'll keep in touch there.
Melancholy Heart
@FREDERICK LEONARD Wow! Thanks for your reply, its the start of a Brand New Day!! Your music delivers such fond beautiful and happy memories of my Mother, her Name was Betty, RIP.. My how she smiled at the sound of your voice on the radio in the car. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us all!!!💞😘😊😊🍷🍷
FREDERICK LEONARD
I'm grateful for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for 🎻🎻🌹
Delius Myth
Odd to hear Andy Summers' patented harmonics solo done by someone else. Seems a little wrong to me.
hippojuice23
Sounds like he overdubbed his cold!
Justin McConville
This is great.
It’s funny to hear it without the punk semitone bounce on the choruses.
A masterpiece song.
Sylvie Lopez
Thank you very much for uploading this great song en words, very good arrangements, yes get ready all peace for all