Every Breath You Take
Usher Lyrics


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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

I'll be watching

Every breath you take every move you make
Every bond you break





I'll be watching you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Usher's "Every Breath You Take" depict a deeply possessive and obsessive love. The singer is consumed by their intense infatuation with someone and admits to constantly monitoring their every action. The repetition of "Every breath you take, every move you make" emphasizes the relentless surveillance and vigilance maintained by the singer. They are fixated on the object of their affections, observing every step, every word, and every decision made.


The lyrics also reveal the emotional toll this obsession has taken on the singer. They admit that their heart aches with every move the person makes, indicating the overwhelming pain of unrequited love. The singer feels lost and empty without the presence of the person they are fixated on, dreaming of them at night and longing for their embrace. The repeated plea of "can't you see you belong to me" reveals the singer's possessive nature and a desire for control.


Overall, "Every Breath You Take" delves into the darker side of love, exploring themes of obsession and possessiveness. The lyrics paint a picture of a person consumed by their infatuation, willing to go to great lengths to maintain control and constantly surveil the object of their affection.


Line by Line Meaning

Every breath you take every move you make
I am closely observing and monitoring your every breath and every action you take.


Every bond you break every step you take
I am aware of every relationship or connection you end and every decision or movement you make.


I'll be watching you
I will continue to attentively observe and keep an eye on you.


Every single day every word you say
Each day, I pay attention to every word that comes out of your mouth.


Every game you play every night you stay
I am aware of every manipulation or scheme you engage in and every evening you remain somewhere.


Oh, can't you see you belong to me
It is clear that you are my possession and belong exclusively to me.


How my poor heart aches with
The longing and pain in my heart intensify with


Every step you take
Each stride or movement you make.


Every move you make every vow you break
I am well aware of every action you perform and every promise or commitment you disregard.


Every smile you fake every claim you stake
I notice when you put on a false smile and when you assert false statements or assertions.


Since you've gone I've been Lost without a trace
Ever since you left, I have been feeling completely lost and unable to find any traces or signs of you.


I dream at night I can only see your face
During my nights, I can only envision and imagine your face in my dreams.


I look around but it's you I can't replace
I search for a substitute or replacement, but I realize that there is no one who can fulfill your role or take your place in my life.


I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I experience a great sense of loneliness and emptiness, desperately yearning for your warm and comforting embrace.


I keep crying baby, baby please
I continuously shed tears, my dear, pleading and begging for your return.


I'll be watching you
I will persistently and unwaveringly monitor and observe your every move.


I'll be watching
I will continue to closely observe and keep an eye on you.


I'll be watching you
I will remain vigilant and attentive, observing your every action.


Every bond you break i'll be watching you
I will be vigilantly observing and watching you, even when you sever ties or connections with others.


Every single day every word you say
Each day, I will continue to pay attention to every word spoken by you.


Every game you play i'll be watching you
I will be closely observing you as you engage in any deceptive or manipulative tactics.


Every move you make every vow you break
I will diligently monitor every action you take and each promise or commitment you disregard.


I'll be watching
I will remain watchful and vigilant.


I'll be watching
I will continue to observe and keep an eye on you.


Every breath you take every move you make
I will attentively observe and track your every breath and every action you perform.


Every bond you break
Your breaking of any relationships or connections will not go unnoticed by me.


I'll be watching you
I will persistently and unwaveringly watch and monitor you.




Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pharrell Williams

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As I listen to this now years later. Usher got lazy, and tried to kill it in the end. Josh was so amazing in this duo

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