Every Breath You Take
The Police Lyrics
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And every move you make
Every bond you break, every step you take
I'll be watchin' you
Every single day
And every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay
I'll be watchin' you
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 watchin' 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 cryin', "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 watchin' you
Every move you make, every step you take
I'll be watchin' you
I'll be watchin' you
Every breath you take, every move you make
Every bond you break (I'll be watchin' you)
Every single day, every word you say
Every game you play (I'll be watchin' you)
Every move you make, every vow you break
Every smile you fake (I'll be watchin' you)
Every single day, every word you say
Every game you play (I'll be watchin' you)
Every breath you take, every move you make
Every bond you break (I'll be watchin' you)
Every single day, every word you say
Every game you play (I'll be watchin' you)
Every move you make, every vow you break
Every smile you fake (I'll be watchin' you)
Every single day, every word you say
Every game you play (I'll be watchin' you)
The Police's song "Every Breath You Take" is a poignant commentary on the all-consuming nature of love and obsession. The lyrics are centered around someone who is deeply in love with another person to the point of being obsessed with them. The singer sings about how they will be watching their love interest's every move, every breath they take, and every word they say. The song also delves into the pain caused by the end of a relationship, leaving the singer feeling lost, cold and yearning for their love's embrace.
The lyrics can be read at face value, but they also function as an evocation of the surveillance state, in which our every move is monitored and watched by a higher authority. The chorus, with its repeated line "I'll be watching you," mirrors the language used by government agencies and security services. The song's message about love and the all-consuming nature of obsession is accentuated by the haunting melody, with its slow tempo and monotonous rhythm. The Police's song is a powerful meditation on love, obsession, and the darker aspects of human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take
I am always paying attention to you, even the small things you do like breathing.
And every move you make
I am constantly observing you and taking note of every action you perform.
Every bond you break, every step you take
Any relationship you have with others or decisions you make, I will know about and be monitoring.
I'll be watchin' you
My focus is always on you, and I will not stop being vigilant.
Every single day
I am constantly thinking about you and monitoring your actions, even on a daily basis.
And every word you say
I am paying attention to every word you speak and analyzing what it could reveal about you.
Every game you play, every night you stay
Any games you try to play or places you go to, I will know about it and be keeping a close eye on you.
I'll be watchin' you
I am always watching your every move and keeping track of your whereabouts and actions.
Oh, can't you see
I want you to realize and acknowledge my presence in your life and my constant observation of you.
You belong to me?
I feel ownership over you and believe that you are mine to keep under surveillance.
How my poor heart aches
My desire and obsession to watch you causes me emotional pain and suffering.
With every step you take
Each action you make, whether small or large, adds to my overwhelming need to watch and control you.
And every vow you break
If you make any promises or agreements, and then break them, I will know and take note of it.
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I am not only watching your actions, but also your expressions and words, analyzing for any possible deception or insincerity.
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
Without you, I feel directionless and aimless, as if I cannot function without monitoring you.
I dream at night, I can only see your face
My obsession has reached the point where even in my subconscious, you are the only thing I can focus on.
I look around but it's you I can't replace
Despite my efforts to fill the void of watching you by monitoring others, I cannot replace the fixation I have on you.
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
Without being able to monitor you, I feel isolated and yearn to have you back under my surveillance and control.
I keep cryin', "Baby, baby, please"
I cannot bear the thought of losing my ability to watch and control you and plead for you to come back into my sight.
Every breath you take
I am still closely monitoring your breathing and every other action you make.
Every bond you break (I'll be watchin' you)
Even if you try to sever connections with others, I will still be watching and keeping track of these breakups.
Every single day, every word you say
My obsessive need to watch you is constant and never-ending, spanning through each day and every conversation you have.
Every game you play (I'll be watchin' you)
No matter how many tactics or games you try to play, I will always be observing and monitoring your every move.
Every move you make, every vow you break
My focus on you does not waver despite any changes in your actions or promises made and broken.
Every smile you fake (I'll be watchin' you)
My watchful eye extends beyond your actions and takes note of your facial expressions and any possible attempts at deception.
I'll be watchin' you
In conclusion, my need and compulsion to watch you is a constant, unrelenting obsession that consumes my every thought and action.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
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
Every move you make
Every step you take
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
(Every breath you take
Every move you make
Every bond you break)
I'll be watching you
(Every single day
Every word you say
Every game you play)
I'll be watching you
(Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake)
I'll be watching you
(Every single day
Every word you say) Ooh
(Every claim you stake)
I'll be watching you
@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! ❤
@chicken
Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💙
@marcitchnik_
You just comment
@user-qc2ji2jb6u
Good morning, noon, afternoon, or evening.. a blessing we are all still breathing
@joellehatem5309
❤
@madufernandes77
Sou brasileira, tenho 19 anos e amooo ouvir essa música.
Que esta juventude nunca deixe essas músicas dos anos 70/80/90 morrerem.
@luismancilla4329
April 2025😎
@michaelaobrien6075
Every snack you make,
Every meal you bake,
Every bite you take, I'll be watching you!
--Sincerely, Your Dog...
@smw2k2
Probly a copied comment but +1
@jerwinl.vizkaramos1942
Lol
@LUKA_911
Hirose Koichi be like: