Every Breath You Take
The Police & Henry Mancini 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 of "Every Breath You Take" may appear to be a straightforward love song at first glance, but the underlying message of the song is quite sinister. The singer in the song is one who is obsessively watching and monitoring the person they are singing about. They watch every breath they take, every move they make, and every step they take. They listen to every word they say, and watch every game they play. The singer seems to be stalking the object of their desire.
The lyrics suggest that the singer feels a sense of ownership over the person they are singing about. They repeatedly emphasise that this person belongs to them. The singer is so obsessed with their subject that they cannot replace them and dream about them at night. The singer is desperate for their attention and pleas with them to stay with them. The song expresses the theme of one-sided love, unhealthy obsession and stalking.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take and every move you make
I am observing and monitoring your every action and decision
Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
I am watching you closely, even the smallest of actions, and any efforts to distance yourself from me
Every single day and every word you say
I am tracking your daily routine and pay close attention to everything you say
Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you
I am monitoring your actions, particularly your social interactions and your whereabouts
Oh, can't you see you belong to me
I believe that you are my possession and that I have ownership over you
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Your actions, especially those that suggest you want to distance yourself from me, cause me great emotional pain
Every move you make, every vow you break
I keep close tabs on every choice you make, and I am particularly attentive to any promises you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake, I'll be watching you
I am observant of even the slightest insincerities and will not be deceived by any false claims you make
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
Since you've been away from me, I feel aimless and confused
I dream at night, I can only see your face
You occupy my thoughts throughout the day and also in my dreams
I look around but it's you I can't replace
Despite trying, I cannot find anyone to fill the void that you have left in my life
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I feel an emotional emptiness and crave physical contact with you
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
I plead with you to come back to me and return to a position where I have control over you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@caprani0203
This scene was amazing. There is no show on earth that seems to be able to compete
@andrew7taylor
+Donna Graham - Check out The Wire. A bit different, but nonetheless brilliant.
@caprani0203
Yeah, I have watched the wire. A very good show, did thouroughly enjoy it.
@LetsGoPens97
True detective season one comes close
@chrisdalechapel
Check out The Bill
@REDEEMERWOLF
Mr. Robot. A completely different genre, but the cinematography is simply the best on television. Very modern content, but it's a very (post) modern show so it's probably not for everyone but I implore TV and Film enthusiasts to give it a look.
Mr. Robot also contains a lot of the misanthropic and nihilistic philosophy that The Sopranos revels in now that I think about it.
Sopranos writing is unmatched however. The only thing that comes close in my opinion is Better Call Saul and The Wire.
@sunstruck
WHOEVER CONCEIVED OF THIS IS A GENIUS
@thejester1389
David Chase's wife. Says in the description. Btw totally agree with you, this whole show was genius
@sunstruck
@@thejester1389 true
@tilberry19
Unit one, Baby Bing headed your way...