Every Breath You Take
The Countdown Singers 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 a classic hit by The Police, originally released in 1983. It was composed by the band's lead singer, Sting, and has been covered and reinterpreted countless times since. The song is about an obsessive, jealous lover who can't bear to be apart from their significant other. The lyrics describe the voyeuristic nature of the singer, who watches every move their lover makes, even when they're not together. In the first verse, the singer declares that they'll be watching every breath, every move, every bond, and every step their lover takes.
The chorus repeats the famous line "Every breath you take, every move you make, I'll be watching you." The second verse continues the theme of obsession, with the singer lamenting the fact that they can't replace their lover, and that they dream of them every night. The bridge of the song features a desperate plea from the singer: "Oh, can't you see you belong to me? How my poor heart aches with every step you take." The chorus is then repeated multiple times as the song fades out.
Overall, the lyrics of "Every Breath You Take" paint a picture of a possessive and jealous lover who can't let go of their significant other. The song has become a classic of the 80s, and its catchy melody and haunting lyrics continue to resonate with audiences to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take and every move you make
I pay attention to every little action you perform
Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
No matter what you do or where you go, I'll keep an eye on you
Every single day and every word you say
I monitor your daily routines and the things you say
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
I observe the activities you engage in, the places you spend the night
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
You are mine and I claim possession over you
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
I feel pain every time you move away from me
Every move you make, every vow you break
I scrutinize your actions and hold you accountable for your promises
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I recognize when you're not being genuine and I don't believe everything you say
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I've felt incomplete and directionless since you left
I dream at night, I can only see your face
You occupy my thoughts and appear in my dreams
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I've searched for someone else but I cannot replace you
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I miss the warmth of your touch and yearn to be close to you
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I repeatedly plead for your return and beg for your love
I'll be watching you
I'll continue to keep tabs on you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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