As a solo musician and a member of The Police, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards: he won Song of the Year for "Every Breath You Take", three Brit Awards, including Best British Male Artist in 1994 and Outstanding Contribution in 2002, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2019, he received a BMI Award for "Every Breath You Take" becoming the most-played song in radio history. In 2002, Sting received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Police in 2003. In 2000, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for recording. In 2003, Sting received a CBE from Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for services to music. He was made a Kennedy Center Honoree at the White House in 2014 and was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2017.
With The Police, Sting became one of the world's best-selling music artists. Solo and with the Police combined, he has sold over 100 million records. In 2006, Paste ranked him 62nd of the 100 best living songwriters. He was 63rd of VH1's 100 greatest artists of rock, and 80th of Q magazine's 100 greatest musical stars of the 20th century. He has collaborated with other musicians on songs such as "Money for Nothing" with Dire Straits, "Rise & Fall" with Craig David, "All for Love" with Bryan Adams and Rod Stewart, "You Will Be My Ain True Love" with Alison Krauss, and introduced the North African music genre raï to Western audiences through the hit song "Desert Rose" with Cheb Mami. In 2018, he released the album 44/876, a collaboration with Jamaican musician Shaggy, which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2019.
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Studio albums
The Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985)
...Nothing Like the Sun (1987)
The Soul Cages (1991)
Ten Summoner's Tales (1993)
Mercury Falling (1996)
Brand New Day (1999)
Sacred Love (2003)
Songs from the Labyrinth (2006)
If on a Winter's Night... (2009)
Symphonicities (2010)
The Last Ship (2013)
57th & 9th (2016)
44/876 (2018) (with Shaggy)
My Songs (2019)
The Bridge (2021)
Prologue
sting Lyrics
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You could say I lost my belief in the holy Church
You could say I lost my sense of direction
You could say all of this and worse, but
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do
Some would say I was a lost man in a lost world
You could say I'd lost my belief in our politicians
They all seemed like game show hosts to me
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do
I could be lost inside their lies without a trace
But every time I close my eyes I see your face
I never saw no miracle of science
That didn't go from a blessing to a curse
I never saw no military solution
That didn't always end up as something worse, but
Let me say this first
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do
The lyrics of Sting's "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" depict a person grappling with the challenges of life and the various sources in which they place their faith. The song begins with a series of negations, "You could say I lost my faith in science and progress / You could say I lost my belief in the holy Church / You could say I lost my sense of direction / You could say all of this and worse." It suggests that the singer has gone through a period of disillusionment and doubt, questioning everything that once provided them with a sense of meaning and purpose.
However, the song takes a turn when the singer talks about their unflagging faith in a mysterious "you." "If I ever lose my faith in you / There'd be nothing left for me to do." The exact identity of the "you" remains ambiguous throughout the song, but its significance is clear. The singer is expressing their unwavering trust in this person or idea, without which they cannot imagine continuing forward in life. The refrain of the song is a powerful testament to the importance of faith and the necessity of having something to hold onto during difficult times.
The song continues with more descriptions of the ways in which the singer has lost their faith in the world around them - in the media, in politicians - and yet, they remain committed to their belief in "you." The final verse seems to suggest that the singer has been disappointed by science and military solutions, which can often bring about unintended consequences. By contrast, the person or idea represented by "you" is a source of comfort, stability, and hope.
Overall, "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" is a deeply personal and emotional song that speaks to the complexity of human experience. It acknowledges the many sources of doubt and despair that can arise in life, but ultimately affirms the possibility of finding meaning and purpose through faith.
Line by Line Meaning
You could say I lost my faith in science and progress
I feel let down and doubtful of scientific advancements and progress.
You could say I lost my belief in the holy Church
I have lost my faith in the religious institution and its beliefs.
You could say I lost my sense of direction
I am feeling lost and uncertain of what path to take.
You could say all of this and worse, but
All these things and more could be true about me, but there's something else keeping me grounded.
If I ever lose my faith in you
My faith in you is what keeps me going.
There'd be nothing left for me to do
Without my faith in you, I would be completely lost and unsure of how to continue on.
Some would say I was a lost man in a lost world
Some might view me as hopeless in a hopeless world.
You could say I lost my faith in the people on TV
I feel skeptical and doubtful of the actions and intentions of people portrayed in the media.
You could say I'd lost my belief in our politicians
I no longer have faith in the abilities or trustworthiness of politicians.
They all seemed like game show hosts to me
Politicians seem to be putting on a performance rather than genuinely working for the people.
I could be lost inside their lies without a trace
I could become completely consumed and blinded by the deceit and dishonesty of others.
But every time I close my eyes I see your face
However, I am able to find a sense of comfort and stability when I think of you.
I never saw no miracle of science
I have never witnessed a scientific breakthrough that has had only positive outcomes.
That didn't go from a blessing to a curse
Many advancements in science come with unintended consequences.
I never saw no military solution
I have never seen a situation that has been solved by military intervention.
That didn't always end up as something worse, but
Military actions often lead to even worse outcomes than the initial problem they were attempting to solve.
Let me say this first
Before anything else, I need to emphasize the following point.
If I ever lose my faith in you
My faith in you is of utmost importance to me.
There'd be nothing left for me to do
My belief in you is what gives me direction and purpose.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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LYRICS (YEAR 1993):
You could say I lost my faith in science and progress
You could say I lost my belief in the holy Church
You could say I lost my sense of direction
You could say all of this and worse, but
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do
Some would say I was a lost man in a lost world
You could say I lost my faith in the people on TV
You could say I'd lost my belief in our politicians
They all seemed like game show hosts to me
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do
I could be lost inside their lies without a trace
But every time I close my eyes I see your face
I never saw no miracle of science
That didn't go from a blessing to a curse
I never saw no military solution
That didn't always end up as something worse, but
Let me say this first
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do
deceiver
The chord progression on the chorus and the epic vocal delivery still send shivers down my spine 30 years later.
Red Skies
Hi I Recommend a song called 'The Bond Villain' by Robert Nix
Kenneth Meadows
Whoa that’s deep😮
Uruz Tarot y Oráculos
It does happen to me!!
Ninja Geiger
Definitely to me too! @deceiver9063 the words I couldn't form
Christopher Lee
❤❤❤
Iris
This song was my college ode to myself, it kept me motivated when all I wanted to do was give up. It got me through undergrad and grad school...I'm now 11 years into my career as a pediatric physical therapist. Thank you, Sting! ❤
paula blanc
May God bless u and ur patients!!
ian smith
Sting helped me mend people's feet; i've heard it all now
Veles
That's amazing !