Although released in 1981, Sting had written this song as early as 1976. A very early (1977) acoustic version of this song performed by him can be heard on the Strontium 90 album Strontium 90: Police Academy.
Sting added this bit of "Every Little Thing..." lyrics to the end of "O My God" on the Police's 1983 release Synchronicity:
"Do I have to tell the story
Of a thousand rainy days
Since we first met?
It's a big enough umbrella
But it's always me that ends up getting wet."
These lyrics were later reused once more in Sting's "Seven Days" on his solo album Ten Summoner's Tales.
The piano part was added by session keyboardist Jean Roussel who pestered the band to allow him to play on the track, against Andy Summers' original wishes.
The song appears in the video game Karaoke Revolution Party, The Office episode entitled Phyllis' Wedding in Season 3 and in the 2005 film Bewitched.
The song was referenced in the video game Warcraft II, where the cheat code "every little thing she does" instantly gives the player all magic-related upgrades.
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
The Police Lyrics
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Of the feelings I have for her in my heart
Every time that I come near her
I just lose my nerve as I've done from the start
Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Do I have to tell the story
Of a thousand rainy days since we first met?
It's a big enough umbrella
But it's always me that ends up getting wet
Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on
I resolved to call her up a thousand times a day
And ask her if she'll marry me in some old fashioned way
But my silent fears have gripped me long before I reach the phone
Long before my tongue has tripped me, must I always be alone?
Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on
Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Every little thing, every little thing
Every little thing, every little thing
Every little, every little, every little
Every little thing she does
Every little thing she does
Every little thing she does
Every little thing she does
Thing she does is magic
Ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh
Ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh
Ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh
Ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh
Every little thing
Every little thing
Every little thing she do is
Magic, magic, magic
Magic, magic, magic
Hey, oh, yo, oh
Ee-oh
Do I have to tell the story
Of a thousand rainy days since we first met?
It's a big enough umbrella
But it's always me that ends up getting wet
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police is a song about falling in love and wanting to be with someone, but not being able to express those feelings. The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried to tell this person how he feels about her but can't seem to speak up when she's around. However, he's convinced that everything she does is magical and that he is smitten with her. The song also talks about the challenges of a relationship and how, despite the hardships and struggles, the singer's love for his partner will never fade.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of "Every little thing she does is magic, everything she does just turns me on," which conveys the idea that the smallest gestures from her fill his heart with love and desire. The verse "Do I have to tell the story of a thousand rainy days since we first met? It's a big enough umbrella, but it's always me that ends up getting wet" shows that the singer has been trying to win her heart for a long time, but somehow he always ends up alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Though I've tried before to tell her
I've attempted to express my emotions to her in the past
Of the feelings I have for her in my heart
My heart is filled with affection towards her
Every time that I come near her
Whenever I'm in her presence
I just lose my nerve as I've done from the start
I always get nervous and falter when I'm around her
Every little thing she does is magic
All her actions have a magical effect on me
Everything she do just turns me on
Everything she does excites me
Even though my life before was tragic
Despite my past misfortunes, I find joy in her
Now I know my love for her goes on
I'm certain that my love for her will last forever
Do I have to tell the story
Do I really need to recount the tale
Of a thousand rainy days since we first met?
Of the numerous times it has rained since we first met
It's a big enough umbrella
The umbrella is large enough to shelter both of us
But it's always me that ends up getting wet
But I'm always the one who gets drenched instead
I resolved to call her up a thousand times a day
I made a commitment to call her frequently
And ask her if she'll marry me in some old fashioned way
To request her hand in marriage in a traditional manner
But my silent fears have gripped me long before I reach the phone
But my internal terrors hinder my ability to call her
Long before my tongue has tripped me, must I always be alone?
Even before I stutter on the phone, must I always be solitary?
Every little thing she does is magic
All her actions are enchanting
Every little thing she do just turns me on
Everything she does arouses me
Now I know my love for her goes on
I'm certain that my love for her will never falter
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Exclamatory phrase expressing excitement
Every little thing, every little thing
All the small things she does
Thing she does is magic
Every single action she takes is enchanting
Ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh, ee-oh
Repetitive sounds serving as a rhythmic element in the song
Magic, magic, magic
Enchantment, enchantment, enchantment
Hey, oh, yo, oh
Repetitive sounds serving as a rhythmic element in the song
Ee-oh
Repetitive sounds serving as a rhythmic element in the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jbing65
Gave a copy of this song, on a cassette tape, to my girlfriend in college when she was feeling down. Will be celebrating 30yrs together this year!!! Truly is a magical song!!!
@fantasticvoyage2989
Oh, sweet! Yes, magical! So romantic!
@noreenkhan3365
Wow… ❤
@Calibro87
Stop Lieing 😅
@Red_Blu
Whenever I go onto a comment section there's always a marriage. Congrats
@jbing65
@@Calibro87 Bro, it's true! No need to lie. We saw them at Wrigley Field Reunion Concert! Awesome concert! Have an awesome day!
(I don't know if you're being sarcastic, If you are, good one!)
@peterrees9530
This song has one of the best intros AND outros, the musicality of this band is off the charts. Great memories The Police were staple early 80s
@redskies4530
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@LegoDude3258
@@redskies4530 Hello Robert Nix's alt!
@yeet535
Never let me down again by Depeche mode also has a good intro