Every Breath You Take
The Police [nitrofiles.blogspot.com] Lyrics
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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 night you stay
I'll be watching you
Oh can't you see
You belong to me
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 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
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, 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
(Every move you make, every vow you break, every smile you fake, every claim you stake)
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
(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
The Police’s iconic hit song Every Breath You Take is often mistakenly interpreted as a sweet love song due to the melody’s soothing and romantic feel. However, the lyrics portray an obsessive stalker with lines like “Every move you make, every vow you break” and “I’ll be watching you”. In an interview, Sting (the lead vocalist and songwriter) stated that he wrote the song during a time of personal turmoil and was surprised by the way it was received by the public.
The song emphasizes the notion that the singer is watching and obsessing over someone's every move, including "every breath you take" and "every step you take". Some interpret that the singer may have lost their love interest and cannot let go, while others suggest that the song is an expression of jealousy and control in a toxic relationship. Sting himself wrote a short story about a man who falls in love with a prostitute and becomes her “warden”, and many speculate that this inspired the song’s dark and eerie lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take
I am monitoring your every action, including every breath you take.
Every move you make
I am paying close attention to all the physical movements you make.
Every bond you break
Even your smallest actions, like breaking a bond or connection, will not go unnoticed.
Every step you take
I am observing every step you take, wherever you go or whatever you do.
I'll be watching you
I will continue to keep a close eye on you and your actions.
Every single day
There is not a day that goes by where I am not keeping tabs on you.
Every word you say
I am closely listening to every word that comes out of your mouth.
Every game you play
Even when you are playing games, I will be watching and analyzing your every move.
Every night you stay
Even when you think you are alone, I am still monitoring everything you do.
Oh can't you see
Can't you understand that I am always watching you?
You belong to me
I believe that you are mine, and I feel entitled to watch your every action.
My poor heart aches
The idea of losing sight of you is unbearable and causes me emotional pain.
With every step you take
Every move you make only strengthens my desire to watch you continuously.
Every vow you break
Even if you do not follow through on promises or commitments, I will be aware of it.
Every smile you fake
Even if you are pretending to be happy, I will know the truth behind your smile.
Every claim you stake
I will be paying attention to every statement or assertion you make, even if it is false.
Since you've gone I been lost without a trace
When you are not physically present, I feel lost and directionless.
I dream at night I can only see your face
Even in my dreams, I cannot escape the thought of you and your actions.
I look around but it's you I can't replace
No one else can take your place, and I will continue to watch you closely.
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
Your absence leaves me feeling empty, and I crave physical contact with you.
I keep crying baby, baby, please
The desire to keep you close is so strong that it brings me to tears.
Every move you make
No matter what you do, I will continue to monitor your actions.
Every step you take
I am closely observing every move you make, including every step you take.
I'll be watching you
My desire to watch you remains constant throughout the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.