Every Breath You Take
The Old Tom Band 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 to The Old Tom Band's song Every Breath You Take can be interpreted in various ways, but one common analysis depicts the song as being about obsessive love or stalking. The lyrics start by stating that the singer is watching every breath and every move of the person he is singing to. He is keeping a close watch on every action they take, and he repeats this idea several times throughout the song. He also mentions that he is watching every bond they break and every step they take. These words suggest that he is keeping an eye on their every move and is somehow affected by everything they do, whether it be good or bad.
The second verse intensifies and deepens the obsession. The singer admits to being lost without a trace since the person has gone, and he can't get their face out of his head. He keeps crying for them to come back and be with him. From the repeated bridge, "Oh, can't you see you belong to me? How my poor heart aches with every step you take," it is clear that the singer sees himself as owning the person he is singing to, and the fact that they are no longer his is causing him significant emotional pain. He even notices every smile they fake or vow they break, and he remains fixated on every claim they stake.
The overall impression created is one of an unhealthy love or an insidious stalking. The singer's love for the person he is singing to is not reciprocated, and their lack of interest only fuels his obsession. The song adds a sinister edge to the common phrase, "I'll be watching you," and the repetitiveness of the lyrics adds to the feeling of being watched.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take and every move you make
I am completely aware of everything you do
Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
I will pay attention to your every move, even the ones that hurt me
Every single day and every word you say
I am obsessed with you and can't stop thinking about you
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
I will follow you and observe your actions, even if it means invading your privacy
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
I am possessive of you and feel entitled to your affection
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Your every move hurts me deeply
Every move you make, every vow you break
I keep track of everything you do, including the promises you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I see through your lies and will continue to monitor you
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I am lost without you and can't function properly
I dream at night, I can only see your face
You haunt me even in my dreams
I look around but it's you I can't replace
No one else can fill the void you left in my life
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I am lonely and desire your physical affection
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I am begging for your love and attention
I'll be watching you
I will continue to keep a close eye on you
Contributed by Carter O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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.