The original lineup consisted of vocalist Jason Cruz, guitarists Jake Kiley and Rob Ramos, bassist Jim Cherry and drummer Adam Austin. After releasing a self-titled 7" record, they became one of the first bands to be signed to Fat Wreck Chords, the record label owned and operated by Fat Mike of the band NOFX. Austin left the band in 1992 and was replaced by Brad Morrison who also left the band and was replaced on drums by Jordan Burns, formerly of fellow Simi Valley natives Ten Foot Pole. Their first album, Another Day in Paradise, was released in May of 1994. Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues followed in 1996. In 1998 they released The Skinny Years...Before We Got Fat, a compilation album of their pre-Fat Wreck Chords material.
The band showed notable musical growth on their 1998 album Twisted by Design, which was both speedy and technical but also punk-based and with darker overtones. The album established a mixture of the fast, poppy sound the band had established with Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues but mixed it with more atonality and more abstract song structures. Bassist Jim Cherry left the band in 1999 and went on to play in Pulley and Zero Down, but died of heart failure in 2002. He was replaced by Chris Aiken, whose musical background had a strong impact on the 2000 album The Element of Sonic Defiance, which continued in the fast, melodic punk tradition of the band while introducing more hard rock and metal elements.
In 2002 the band released their fourth full-length album An American Paradox, their first release to appear in the Billboard Top 200. The initial production run contained a bonus song entitled "Don't Look Back". A video was filmed for the song "Cemetery" and was included on several punk rock video compilations. In 2003 they recorded and released a live album as part of the Fat Wreck Chords Live in a Dive series. Exile in Oblivion, was released in 2004, with a video filmed for the song "Analog." Strung Out released their sixth full-length album, Blackhawks Over Los Angeles on June 12, 2007.
In March 2009, Strung Out released a compilation of B-sides, demos, and covers called "Prototypes and Painkillers" with material from all eras of the band's history. Many of these tracks have been on various punk compilations and/or were included in their "Live in a Dive" recording.
On September 29, 2009, Strung Out Released a their 7th studio album titled Agents of the Underground.
Every Breath You Take
Strung Out 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)
"Every Breath You Take" by Strung Out is a cover of the classic 1983 song by The Police. The song is a hauntingly beautiful ballad about a controlling and possessive stalker. The first stanza of the song says that the singer is watching the subject's every move, breath, and step, and is aware of every bond he or she breaks. The second stanza reveals that the singer is lost without the subject, and he dreams of his face every night. He longs for their embrace and cries for them. He thinks that the object of his affections belongs to him, and he is in pain with every step they take.
On the surface level, the song may seem to be a love song, but upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that it is about a stalker who is obsessed with his target. The lyrics, "Every move you make, every vow you break, every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you," show just how controlling and possessive the stalker is. The chorus, "Oh can't you see, you belong to me, how my poor heart aches, with every step you take," also further highlights the stalker's possessive nature.
The song was originally written by Sting, the lead vocalist of The Police, and was meant to be a sinister take on romantic love songs. It was a huge commercial success and spent eight weeks at the top of the U.S. charts. It has since been covered by many artists, including Puff Daddy, who added his own rap verses to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take and every move you make
I am observing and monitoring your every breath and every movement.
Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
Even if you try to distance yourself from me or make changes in your life, I will always be watching you.
Every single day and every word you say
There is no escape from my watchful eye, as I pay attention to everything you do and say.
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
From the games you play to the nights you spend away from home, I will always be aware of your actions and whereabouts.
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
I believe that you are mine and that you should be with me.
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
It pains me deeply when you take steps or make decisions that do not involve me or that take you further away from me.
Every move you make, every vow you break
No matter what promises you make or decisions you take, I am keeping tabs on your every move.
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
Even when you try to deceive others or make false statements, I am aware of your pretenses and schemes.
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
Without you, my life feels empty and directionless.
I dream at night, I can only see your face
In my dreams, I only imagine and long for your presence.
I look around but it's you I can't replace
Even though I try to find someone else to fill your void, I cannot replace or forget about you.
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I feel a sense of emptiness and yearning for your warmth and physical touch.
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I am constantly pleading and begging for your return to me.
I'll be watching you
The chorus reiterates my constant surveillance and attention on you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrJgravley
Done by the very best. Strung Outs break down of this track is second to none.
@symb0lz1
Came here because of SiriusXM 's Faction playing this. Its a great cover on a great song!
@chardonnayhill805
Same here. I feel stupid I've never heard this before....
@MrJgravley
Drum and Bass are flawless
@fabianalejandroferreyra8412
Really Sick !!!!
@Alfredo78666
Love the drums!
@jacobestrada7115
Same
@MyViciousVisions
This is amazing.
@blitzster2501
is this jason cruz singing? amazing!
@skullnbones3327
Banger…❤️🔱🏴