Because of the decrease in tempo, a slight lyric change is found in the line "Just like the old man in that book by Nabokov" (the word 'famous' was added). A new music video was produced for the reworked song by Godley and Creme, notable for its early use of animated computer graphics. The version of the song used on the music video was subtly different to the version released as the single. It was approximately 6 seconds shorter, with a longer atmospheric break before the first lyric, but part of the chorus edited out towards the end. This version is only available on the music video; it has never been separately released as an audio recording.
Because drummer Stewart Copeland had broken his collarbone and was unable to drum, he opted to use his Fairlight CMI to program the drum track for the single, while singer/bassist Sting pushed to use the drums on his Synclavier instead. The group's engineer found the Synclavier's programming interface difficult; it ended up taking him two days to complete the task. Copeland ultimately finished the drum programming and claimed that the Fairlight's then-legendary "Page R" (the device's sequencing page) saved his life and put him on the map as a composer. In a Qantas inflight radio program named "Reeling in the Years", Copeland was quoted as saying that the argument over Synclavier versus Fairlight drums was "the straw that broke the camel's back," and that this led to the group's unravelling.
Don't Stand So Close To Me '86
The Police Lyrics
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Of schoolgirl fantasy
She wants him so badly
Knows what she wants to be
Inside her there's longing
This girl's an open page
Book marking she's so close now
This girl is half his age
Don't stand so close to me
Don't stand so close to me
Her friends are so jealous
You know how bad girls get
Sometimes it's not so easy
To be the teacher's pet
Temptation, frustration
So bad it makes him cry
Wet bus stop, she's waiting
His car is warm and dry
Don't stand so close to me
Don't stand so close to me (don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so close to me (don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so close to me (don't stand so close to me)
Loose talk in the classroom
To hurt they try and try
Strong words in the staffroom
The accusations fly
It's no use
He sees her
He starts to shake he starts to cough
Just like the old man in
That famous book by Nabakov
Don't stand so close to me (please don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so close to me (please don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so close to me (please don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so close to me (please don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so (please don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so close to me (please don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so (please don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so close to me (please don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so close to me (please don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so close to me (please don't stand so close to me)
Don't stand so (please don't stand so close to me)
The lyrics of "Don't Stand So Close to Me '86" by The Police explore a taboo and controversial relationship between a young teacher and a schoolgirl. The girl fantasizes about the teacher, wanting him so badly, and knows what she wants to be. However, she is just half his age, and inside her, there is a longing that she cannot fulfill.
The girl's friends are jealous, and it's not easy to be the teacher's pet. The temptation and frustration of the situation are so bad that it makes the teacher cry. As they wait at a wet bus stop, the girl is waiting for him, but he drives her home in his car, which is warm and dry. The lyrics also mention "that famous book by Nabakov," which is a reference to Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita," a novel about a middle-aged man's relationship with a young girl.
The chorus of "Don't Stand So Close to Me" is a warning from the teacher to the schoolgirl, telling her not to stand so close to him. The lyrics depict how the situation is difficult for both of them, and there is a sense of tension throughout the song.
Overall, the song highlights taboo relationships and how difficult they can be for both parties involved. It also touches on the societal norms and expectations that can make such relationships difficult and controversial.
Line by Line Meaning
Young teacher the subject
There's a young teacher at the center of this story
Of schoolgirl fantasy
He is the object of desire for many of his female students
She wants him so badly
One student in particular is deeply attracted to him
Knows what she wants to be
She sees herself as being in love with the teacher and wants to be with him
Inside her there's longing
Her desire for him is strong and intense
This girl's an open page
Her feelings are obvious and on display
Book marking she's so close now
She is eagerly anticipating something significant happening with the teacher
This girl is half his age
The student is significantly younger than the teacher
Don't stand so close to me
The teacher is conflicted and wants to distance himself from the student's advances
Her friends are so jealous
Other students are envious of the attention the girl is receiving from the teacher
You know how bad girls get
The teacher is aware of the potential consequences of an inappropriate relationship with a student
Sometimes it's not so easy
The teacher is struggling with his feelings and the potential consequences of acting on them
To be the teacher's pet
The student's desire for the teacher gives her a sense of status and importance
Temptation, frustration
The teacher is feeling pulled in two different directions, between his desire and his duty
So bad it makes him cry
He is deeply conflicted and upset about the situation
Wet bus stop, she's waiting
The student is waiting for the teacher in a vulnerable and exposed location
His car is warm and dry
The teacher is able to provide comfort and safety for the student
Loose talk in the classroom
Other students are gossiping and spreading rumors in the classroom
To hurt they try and try
The rumors are intended to damage the reputations of both the teacher and the student
Strong words in the staffroom
Other teachers are also discussing the situation and making accusations
The accusations fly
There is conflict and tension in the academic community due to this situation
It's no use
The teacher is resigned to the fact that he cannot act on his feelings
He sees her
The teacher cannot avoid being in the presence of the student
He starts to shake he starts to cough
The teacher is experiencing physical symptoms of distress due to the situation
Just like the old man in
The teacher is feeling like he is being compared to a character in literature who is also struggling with inappropriate feelings for a younger person
That famous book by Nabakov
The reference is to the novel 'Lolita', which deals with a similar subject matter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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