Walking on the moon
The Police (Bass) Lyrics


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Giant steps are what you take
Walking on the moon
I hope my legs don't break
Walking on the moon
We could walk forever
Walking on the moon
We could live together
Walking on, walking on the moon

Walking back from your house
Walking on the moon
Walking back from your house
Walking on the moon
Feet they hardly touch the ground
Walking on the moon
My feet don't hardly make no sound
Walking on, walking on the moon

Some may say
I'm wishing my days away
No way
And if it's the price I pay
Some say
Tomorrow's another day
You stay
I may as well play

Giant steps are what you take
Walking on the moon
I hope my legs don't break
Walking on the moon
We could walk forever
Walking on the moon
We could be together
Walking on, walking on the moon

Some may say
I'm wishing my days away
No way
And if it's the price I pay
Some say
Tomorrow's another day
You stay




I may as well play
Keep it up, keep it up

Overall Meaning

The Police's song "Walking on the Moon" is a dreamy and introspective song that features a groovy reggae beat and catchy chorus. The lyrics themselves are about the sensation of walking on the moon, with metaphors of giant steps, weightlessness, and the notion that walking could become eternal. In the first verse, the lyrics touch on the fear of breaking legs while walking on the moon, and the idea that two people could live together and walk forever on the lunar surface.


The second verse focuses more on the actual walking aspect and the feeling of being weightless. The singer notes that their feet hardly make any sound as they walk on the moon's surface, and the lyrics capture the sense of almost gliding across the space rock. The final verse touches on the idea that some may feel they're wishing their days away while others may believe in the promise of another day to come. The song concludes with the upbeat repetition of the chorus, urging the listener to keep moving and "keep it up."


Overall, the song's lyrics are open to interpretation, as they're delivered in a laid-back, seemingly stream-of-consciousness style. However, they also convey a sense of wonder and the desire for something more. The Police's hit song is a timeless classic, evoking images of distant planets and endless possibility.


Line by Line Meaning

Giant steps are what you take
You are making big moves and progress


Walking on the moon
Comparing the great accomplishment of walking on the moon to taking big steps in life


I hope my legs don't break
Despite the risks, I hope to keep moving forward without losing track or giving up


We could walk forever
There is potential for us to continue to grow and progress without stopping


We could live together
The idea that if we continue to work towards progress, we can all coexist peacefully


Walking back from your house
Revisiting the past


Feet they hardly touch the ground
Feeling like you are floating or disconnected from reality


My feet don't hardly make no sound
Feeling like you are not making much of an impact or not being noticed


Some may say
Acknowledging that not everyone will agree with your actions


I'm wishing my days away
Feeling like you are wasting your life or not making the most of it


And if it's the price I pay
Accepting that there may be negative consequences for your actions


Tomorrow's another day
There will always be more opportunities and time to make progress and changes


You stay
Some people may choose to not take action or change


I may as well play
Choosing to keep working towards progress despite obstacles


Keep it up, keep it up
Encouragement to continue working towards progress




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON SUMNER

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Comments from YouTube:

@riccardotralli76

Me: What instrument do you play?
Sting: Bass and vocals
Andy: Guitar
Stewart: The Saturn V

@joehynes5452

🤣🤣

@steph8227

Heavy and powerful instrument... Start engine Stewart!

@NormAppleton

Technically the F1 engine of the Saturn V, but I digress....

@MsBellatrixa

It'd be a great pick up line 😂😂

@stiltomonkey6137

The ears

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@edmaster6902

These guys were on a whole different level, rock style influenced by punk, reggae and jazz. Absolutely brilliant!

@einarabelc5

One was a jazz/60s rock guitarist and the other two were prog with Egyptian influences and jazz

@jamesbong4928

Yeah I was into these guys, and as a kid, on a couple of occasions, I swore I saw that drummer maestro on the streets.
But I could've been right innit

@russellhamer8690

​@@jamesbong4928 Copeland n Sting famously reside in N.Y with Sting openly admitting he would Walk the streets at night looking for coke dealers because he thought it made Him play better... I'm glad he is rid of those Demons these days....

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