Every Breath You Take
Sting (feat. Robert Downey Jr.) 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 lyrics of "Every Breath You Take" by Sting (feat. Robert Downey Jr.) convey a sense of possessiveness and obsession in a relationship. The singer expresses vigilance and watchfulness over their partner's every move and action. The repetition of phrases like "Every breath you take, every move you make" emphasizes the pervasive nature of this surveillance, suggesting an intense focus on the other person's life.
The line "I'll be watching you" is repeated throughout the song, underscoring the theme of constant observation and monitoring. The singer seems to be fixated on their partner, unable to let go even after the relationship has ended. This obsession is evident in lines like "Since you've gone, I've been lost without a trace" and "I look around but it's you I can't replace."
The lyrics also touch upon themes of longing and heartache, with the singer expressing the pain of separation and the desire for reconciliation. The lines "How my poor heart aches with every step you take" and "I feel so cold and I long for your embrace" convey a deep emotional yearning for the lost connection with their partner.
Overall, "Every Breath You Take" captures the complex emotions of possessiveness, longing, and sorrow in a relationship. The repetitive lyrics and haunting melody create a haunting and melancholic atmosphere, illustrating the depths of obsession and heartbreak experienced by the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take and every move you make
I am constantly monitoring all of your actions and movements
Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
Even the smallest change or decision you make, I will be observing
Every single day and every word you say
Each day and every word that comes out of your mouth is under my scrutiny
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
I am keeping an eye on all the activities you engage in, even the nights you spend
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
I believe that you are mine
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
The pain I feel every time you make a move
Every move you make, every vow you break
Whether it's a gesture or a promise that you fail to keep, I am observing
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
Even the insincere expressions and assertions you make will not go unnoticed by me
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I have felt disoriented and lost since you left without a clear explanation
I dream at night, I can only see your face
Your image is the only thing that occupies my dreams at night
I look around but it's you I can't replace
Despite searching for a substitute, I cannot find anyone who can take your place
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I am overwhelmed by a sense of loneliness and yearn for the comfort of your embrace
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I continue to plead for your return with tears in my eyes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alynesinc
Every breath you take
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
I'll be watching you
Every single day
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 move you make
Every vow you break
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"
@woahwoahwalter
I danced with my girl in the woods to this song. It was a summer evening; the sun was going down. Everything was perfect. I will never forget that experience. She's beautiful.
EDIT: YES. I know that this song is about a stalker, I knew that long before we danced. 😂😂😂
We first kinda of bonded over Stranger Things… and so we kinda started talking about the Snowball, and slow dancing together as time went on…since Mike and Eleven danced to this song at the end of the season, we thought it would be romantic for us to do it as well… AND we’re both onto classic 80’s music like this too, so it just made sense.
Also, the likes are insane… Thank you all! ❤
@alberttjahjadi3124
Anyone watching in April 2024?
@Fokettos._.
Me :>
@ey3s0re_christ12
Right here with ya.✌️
@princessyunyun23
Me 5/4/24
@user-im9km7qs2i
Hello😊
@watcher171
One of the best song ever
@mrmajikjr
This is the kind of song a father dedicates to his son-in-law...
@OliverSalt
mrmajikjr hahaha
@boshjairdlee9682
Genius !
@mrmajikjr
@Andreas Petrikkos That parts to the daughter he lost, and if the son-in-law slips up... he'll be watching him.