The Police – Every Breath You Take

About The Song

Every Breath You Take is a song by the English rock band The Police, released in 1983. It was written by Sting and is considered to be one of the band’s signature songs. The song is a dark and obsessive love song, with lyrics that describe a lover who is watching and controlling their partner’s every move.

The song was a huge commercial success, reaching number one in 25 countries and becoming the best-selling single of 1983. It has also been covered by many artists over the years, including UB40, Sting himself, and Natalie Imbruglia.

Despite its popularity, Every Breath You Take has also been criticized for its dark and obsessive lyrics. Some have argued that the song is a celebration of stalking and control, while others have defended it as a complex and nuanced exploration of love and obsession.

Regardless of its interpretation, Every Breath You Take is an unforgettable and iconic song. It is a testament to The Police’s songwriting and musicianship that they were able to create such a powerful and enduring piece of music.

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Lyric

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