The Police – Every Breath You Take – 1983

“Every Breath You Take” is a song by the British rock band The Police. It was released in 1983 as a single from their album “Synchronicity.” The song was written by the band’s lead vocalist and bassist, Sting (Gordon Sumner).

“Every Breath You Take” is known for its distinctive melody and introspective lyrics that explore themes of obsession, possessiveness, and surveillance in relationships. Despite its catchy and seemingly romantic sound, the lyrics delve into the darker aspects of love, with the narrator expressing a sense of possessive surveillance over someone they care about deeply.

The song became one of The Police’s most famous and recognizable hits, topping the charts in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Its popularity has endured over the years, making it a classic and frequently covered or referenced song in popular culture.

Sting’s vocal delivery and the band’s unique blend of rock, new wave, and reggae influences contributed to the song’s iconic status. “Every Breath You Take” remains a staple of radio playlists and is often associated with the sound of the 1980s.

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Lyrics

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

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

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

Mm, mm, mm, mm
Mm, mm, mm

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)
(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

(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