Yes, Sting said he was always surprised that so many people used this as their wedding song thinking it was a love song when it is about obsession and control over someone
In a booklet- interview for the CD box "Message In A Box" the members state that the band's inner relationships were very strained by then and that they almost lost this song. Drummer Stewart Copeland and Sting say that it was Andy Summer's idea for the guitar part that saved it. Sting also said then that the power it had were the lyrics that can be interpreted either as a romantic song or jealous obsession.
I recently watched a programme called ten songs that don't mean what you think they do. This was one. James Blunt's You're Beautiful is another, both used as wedding songs by people who don't really listen to the words .
You caught the true meaning of this song! In the 80s and 90s, tons of people used this as their wedding first dance song thinking it was a love song! 🤣 Sting - the singer - was always a bit bewildered about that!
Wendy Wofford-Garcia I was absolutely one of the people who thought it was a love song, but in my defense I was just a kid when it came out. As an adult, it makes sense how creepy it is.
@@BeeWhistler same. I didn't get it until someone pointed it out on telly when I was an adult! I was heartbroken. It sounds like a love song! It has all the hallmarks!
Both of those are solid and so is "If I ever lose my faith in you." In the 90s as a kid I didn't get it but time has a way of making you come around to these amazing songs.
I once heard that Sting was concerned about the misinterpreted message of this song, i.e., that some folks thought obsessive stalking was a good thing. They chose to counter this track with another Police hit called, "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free." You should check that one out for contrast.
The Police have a LOT of very twisted songs with dark subject matter. Every Breath You Take is from their 1983 Synchronicity album. As were the subtly unsettling songs "Wrapped Around Your Finger" and "Synchronicity 2"
One of the best bass players/singer and songwriters in a band with one of the best drummers and one of the best guitarists. No wonder you like the instrumentals.
I love this song! Every time this song came on the radio when i was younger my dad, who is a big teddy bear daddy, he would pull over and get out of the truck and start dancing hahaha! He even pulled over once on the highway and danced away on the side of the road...I can still see him every time this song plays!!!
Yes! You must listen to some Blondie 😍 🙏; New York Legends of the late 70s and 80s - Heart of Glass, Atomic, I’m Always Touched By Your Presence Dear, Hanging On the Telephone, Denis Denis, Rapture - so many more - ask everyone which one to do first!
Know what"s REAL cool?! It's that I found myself moving in sync with your movements!! That tells me that music brings people together know matter how distant in the way of actual distance as well as personality distances. It amazes me now that I am older looking back upon all these GREAT songs and it feels new all over again AND I get to share it with SO many new people!Thank You!! Peace/Love/Music :o)
Every night I get home I look forward to watching your videos. I forget how old I am and that new generations may have never heard our best music from the 80's!
This was a massive hit in 1983. It was also heavily sampled by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans in the song "I'll Be Missing You" which was ALSO a massive hit in 1997.
I'm seriously impressed by the fact that you picked up the meaning of the song so quickly! Most people never get it. :D EDIT: To be fair, most people don't start off seeing the music video though. If they did, they probably wouldn't think it was a romantic song.
The Police were many times referred to as the thinking man's rock group. You might also want to check out "Wrapped Around Your Finger", "Synchronicity II" and "Don't Stand so Close to Me". The lead singer Sting also did excellent solo work....
1983 - Ft Sam Houston Tx. AMMED Army Nurse Training. Had a blast at the Officer’s Club 💃 This song was played several times. Awesome memories. Thank you
This song was Song of the Year in US & UK in '83. Epic!! I'm so glad you're doing The Police. I think I know every word to every song. Mad crush on Sting in high school!! 🤣
Sting was an English teacher before becoming a rock and roll star. If you listen to his entire collection, the poetry and fine use of language comes through.
This is a GREAT song to keep playing on guitar. It's a bit difficult not to get "lost in the sauce", but it's very beautiful. Another iconic "stalking" song.
According to BillBoard stats this is one of the most popular songs of all time. It gets played an average of 15 million times a year on American radio. Kinda hard to imagine anyone hasn't heard it before in some context!
A great two-song combo by the Police is "Driven To Tears" followed by "When The World Is Running Down, You Make The Best Of What's Still Around." Guaranteed awesome.
@@clashfan2875 Absolutely. You know these guys are selecting the favorite hits according to the statics of likes on RUclips...they are not looking at the content of the albums...so it is up us to give them songs that are not hits.
Great song Jay. Good morning sorry I'm late. This song was redone and different words added when notorious passed away it was done by P- Diddy. Please react to message in a bottle or Roxann. Great reaction Jay 😀😀💖💕💖
Sting is so talented. I love his single "Englishman in New York". I read that he was a school teacher for 2 years. Wouldn't you have loved to have had him for your teacher.
Loving the 80s reactions here, and loving all the comments from other oldies such as myself. Stewart Copeland was the drummer in The Police, and he has to have one of the most tightly wound snare drums ever. His drumming style was pretty unique as well, but jeez he must've gone through some snare skins in his time. Thank you :)
"These instrumentals sound familiar." Yeah, not surprised, there was a group that "borrowed" parts of this and changed the wording a little to "I'll be missing you."
I was in high school when the Puff Daddy song came out and was really offended that so many kids in school didn't know that the riff was sampled from this song. like.... we were all born in the 80s but no one knew this song for some reason.....
Krista2882 Same here. The 90’s had a lot of songs with recycled samples from earlier decades. Some turned out pretty good, but some others made me need to listen to the older versions to cleanse my ears.
Yes. Thanks for reminding me! He's been out of the Spotlight for so long I almost forgot. This song also was inspired by Gene Pitney's Every Little Breath I Take. It almost was played at The Funeral of Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys (December 4-1944-December 28th 1983).
The meaning behind the song gave me the creeps when it came out for the reasons you said, yet so many didn't listen to all the words and thought it a love ballad? Police are a great band and Sting a wonderful vocalist, I know a lot of youngsters thought he was lovely and had large posters of him, my daughters were more into Northern Soul and Motown lol. I hope you find more of the hits of the Police and Sting to play as I'm sure you will enjoy reacting to them too. God bless you all love hugs and peace Mary-Ellen UK
In the 8th grade, my history teacher said he would give us an A if we could figure out the song that had references to The Odyssey. It ended up being The Police, King of Pain. I was so sad because I had the record!
J, I think you'll like "De Doo Doo" "Spirits In The Material World" "Message In A Bottle". So many great and deep songs from this band. Lead singer Sting has quite a solo career as well. Enjoy!
I just found out that two artists died yesterday within hours of each other. Helen Reddy ("I Am Woman") and Mac Davis who were both famous in the 70's... I'd like you to react to Helen ~ "I Am Woman" and Mac... Research him to see what famous song he has, because I have no idea, lol...
The Police are great. Sting, as a solo artist, also amazing. Here are my favorite songs by Sting. All This Time Englishman In New York Fields Of Gold Fortress Around Your Heart If I Ever Lose My Faith In You If You Love Somebody Set Them Free It’s Probably Me Moon Over Bourbon Street Never Coming Home Russians Send Your Love Shape Of My Heart Stolen Car The Book Of My Life We'll Be Together When We Dance Whenever I Say Your Name
@Kelly Johnson Find me the quote. These musicians aren't so amateur to be so face value in their lyrics. A 5 yr old could write these lyrics if that was it's true meaning. It's about a spiritual relationship not a physical one. I expect since religion is so taboo today unlike THEN, is why he 'said' so. It's NOT a stalker song, snap out of the stupor.
@@metoo7557 so you make a claim which goes against everything known about the song. A seemingly very random interpretation at that. Your only reasoning being that a song cannot possibly be about what the words actually say. You refuse to provide any evidence of your claim but demand other people provide proof of what everyone knows the song is about. Yet in the same comment you admit that you won't accept any proof anyway because Sting would lie about what the song means. Apparently because there's some massive taboo preventing people from admitting songs are about religion. Even though there are thousands of very religious songs that no one lies about. All of this happening even though Sting is agnostic and flat out said he wrote the song about the feelings he had after breaking up with his wife. I don't get why you're so hung up on this. There are almost unlimited songs actually about faith. Why do you need this one to be? There's no conspiracy. It literally is a song about obsession and Sting himself called it sinister. I don't know why you thought it was about faith or spirituality but it's not. You don't need to be so upset about it. If you like the song, just enjoy it.
growing up with bands like these i always took them for granted and either liked a song or didn't like it - now, looking back i realize just how talented the groups and how amazing these songs really are!!
This song was so huge in the 80’s. I believe I heard once that this song is the most requested song in radio history (for those that recall the time in which you had to request a song to play if you didn’t actually own the album).
hi Jayvee this song sounds familiar to you because Puff Daddy covered it "I will be missing you" in homage to Notorious Big magnificent recovery by the way
The song has nothing to so with 'stalkerish" only people so weak they're only capable of judging a book by its cover think that way. Musicians typically have deeper meanings than face value, particularly those as accomplished as The Police.
@@metoo7557 " It sounds like a comforting love song. I didn't realise at the time how sinister it is. I think I was thinking of Big Brother, surveillance and control." - Sting "Sting later said he was disconcerted by how many people think the song is more positive than it is. He insists it is about the obsession with a lost lover, and the jealousy and surveillance that follow. "One couple told me 'Oh we love that song; it was the main song played at our wedding!' I thought, 'Well, good luck.'"" - Wikipedia entry on the song. Yeah, it's absolutely a stalker song
@Iris E Actually it's not about a stalker at all, it's about a spiritual relationship. they didn't have 24/7 surveillance back then like they do now. the only one that could keep tabs on your 24/7 was the higher power. Also, do you really think they'd have allowed such lyrics back then, if it was so blatant about breaking the law? Also, do you really think Sting and the boys are such amateur musicians to not have had a deeper meaning? It's about a spiritual relationship, not a physical one. Just in today's cancel culture, that wouldn't be tolerated in MSM music industry now would it?
The most played song in Radio Stations worldwide.... The percentage per day for this song is over 2000$. Whether they played from Police or Puff Daddy. Everytime Sting gets the cash.....😉✌
2:12 - yes! Grats on assessing that right! This song is, and always *_was,_* about an over-possessive stalker type. But it's funny...even though I know that, it's still one of my most favorite comforting songs that takes me back to the '80's. ^_^
@@metoo7557 When asked why he appears angry in the music video, Sting told BBC Radio 2, "I think the song is very, very sinister and ugly and people have actually misinterpreted it as being a gentle little love song, when it's quite the opposite." Here's a link to audio clips of the interview www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/soldonsong/songlibrary/indepth/everybreathyoutake.shtml
Yes,the song is about stalking.🤣 But I don't think of that when I hear this song. This song reminds me of my father that passed away when I was 20 years old. Never got to get to know him too well. Now I think he watches every move I make being a man on this earth.🙏
J , Puff Dady does a song for Biggy Smalls using the same tune which was also a big hit. You also need to hear that song. Bigger Small was a big time rapper in New York that was gunned down and killed. He and Puff Daddy were very close friends.
Sting and the Police are fabulous. But, this is song is also known as "The Stalker Song". I believe the NFL used it for a defensive play montage at one point, if I remember correctly. Doesn't stop me from liking the song, though.
This song had one of the longest runs at #1 (8 weeks) for the entire decade of the 80's. I think many people heard it as more of a love song when it first came out but it is obviously a song about obsession / possession and a bit creepy. But it is so melodic and catchy (and it has that cool video!) that it cannot be denied as one of the best songs of the decade.
As your on your 80's journey i think you should not miss out on reacting to Madness, they are one of those fun bands that had a lot of hits in the early 80's and are still touring up to this day. Some great Madness tracks are - "House of Fun" - "It must be Love" - "One Step Beyond" - "Gray Day" - "Tomorrow's just another day" - "Wings of a Dove" - " Our House" - "Driving in my Car" and "Baggy Trousers". You can not react to some of the British great's of the 80's and miss out Madness as they are such a great band.
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Yes, Sting said he was always surprised that so many people used this as their wedding song thinking it was a love song when it is about obsession and control over someone
In a booklet- interview for the CD box "Message In A Box" the members state that the band's inner relationships were very strained by then and that they almost lost this song. Drummer Stewart Copeland and Sting say that it was Andy Summer's idea for the guitar part that saved it. Sting also said then that the power it had were the lyrics that can be interpreted either as a romantic song or jealous obsession.
Very passive aggressive wedding..
Dedicated to Weinstein, Epstein and Cosby
I saw a report with them they told that this song is about stalking nothing else :)
I recently watched a programme called ten songs that don't mean what you think they do. This was one. James Blunt's You're Beautiful is another, both used as wedding songs by people who don't really listen to the words .
You caught the true meaning of this song! In the 80s and 90s, tons of people used this as their wedding first dance song thinking it was a love song! 🤣 Sting - the singer - was always a bit bewildered about that!
Wendy Wofford-Garcia I was absolutely one of the people who thought it was a love song, but in my defense I was just a kid when it came out. As an adult, it makes sense how creepy it is.
Creepiness was ok in the 80s. Look at Emilio estevez in st elmos fire
@@BeeWhistler same. I didn't get it until someone pointed it out on telly when I was an adult! I was heartbroken.
It sounds like a love song! It has all the hallmarks!
"Fields of gold" and "Desert Rose" by Sting my friend. You'll be spellbound, trust me.
fields of golds is one of my favourites
and Englishman in New York
Both of those are solid and so is "If I ever lose my faith in you." In the 90s as a kid I didn't get it but time has a way of making you come around to these amazing songs.
@@awwgez I totally agree with you!
I like your suggestions and would like to suggest an XXtra Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy. Anyone know of another barley to sample?
The police were essential listening in the 80s, and you can clearly hear exactly why.
Deffo, Dale! 👍👍😘💖
This song was HUGE when it came out.
Yeah MTV played the crap out of it almost where you didn't like it anymore 🤔
still is
P Diddy sampled it for I’m missing you for Biggie Smalls
It was puff daddy then
P Diddy actually stole it.He asked permission to use it,but was told a resounding NO.ThIef just used it anyway without giving a damn!😖
Oh wow did it know he didn’t get permission to use
@@IcePrincess751-kb9bq That is something you've made up though isn't it.
Yeah diddy's song was nice " Missing you "
I once heard that Sting was concerned about the misinterpreted message of this song, i.e., that some folks thought obsessive stalking was a good thing. They chose to counter this track with another Police hit called, "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free." You should check that one out for contrast.
I believe that's a solo Sting song.
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free, is a Sting Song on his Debut-Album The Dream Of The Blue Turtles (1985), direct after the End of The Police.
Thanks for the clarification!
Yes!! I hope he does it check out. Grabbed a link for him ruclips.net/video/Ql2RcwNY5Eo/видео.html It's got the lyrics.
Great song! Sting's debut album was straight fire!
I'd like Jovaughn to react to The Police's "Don't Stand so Close to Me" - It's more dark more, disturbing.
And very appropriate in these strange times
very Lolita-ish
Oh yes. I guess he had experience when he was a actual teacher 🤷🤪
The Police have a LOT of very twisted songs with dark subject matter. Every Breath You Take is from their 1983 Synchronicity album. As were the subtly unsettling songs "Wrapped Around Your Finger" and "Synchronicity 2"
@@marylouclemente1079 I mean Lolita is literally in the lyrics. "That book from Nabokov"
You should really give the song Every Little Thing She Does is Magic. You will love the beat.
Grrrrr. Stuart Copeland hi hats and cymbal g work on every little thing.. love to hate him!
their best song
Everyone loves 'Every Little Thing She Does is Magic' - you can't not love the song. :D
One of the best bass players/singer and songwriters in a band with one of the best drummers and one of the best guitarists. No wonder you like the instrumentals.
I love this song! Every time this song came on the radio when i was younger my dad, who is a big teddy bear daddy, he would pull over and get out of the truck and start dancing hahaha! He even pulled over once on the highway and danced away on the side of the road...I can still see him every time this song plays!!!
He sounded like a fun dad!
Great memories!
@@oaktree1628 Thanks and yes, the best!! :)
I love that! My kids thought I was a crazy person because I did that same thing. Not just to this song, but every good dance song.😂😂😂
@@susanleidy3673 have you ever done the ELECTRIC SLIDE while driving?? Hahaha, be honest, I know I have 😂
Another great stalker song is Blondie's "One Way Or Another." Might want to add that to the playlist, J. 👍
S G and "Your House" with Alanis Morissette 😉
Also a stalker song, Peggy March, I will follow him
Yes! You must listen to some Blondie 😍 🙏; New York Legends of the late 70s and 80s - Heart of Glass, Atomic, I’m Always Touched By Your Presence Dear, Hanging On the Telephone, Denis Denis, Rapture - so many more - ask everyone which one to do first!
The Donnas - "I Don't Want to Know (If You Don't Want Me)" 2004. Restraining orders won't stop this one!
“Obsession” by Animotion has some stalkery lyrics too.
Know what"s REAL cool?! It's that I found myself moving in sync with your movements!! That tells me that music brings people together know matter how distant in the way of actual distance as well as personality distances. It amazes me now that I am older looking back upon all these GREAT songs and it feels new all over again AND I get to share it with SO many new people!Thank You!! Peace/Love/Music :o)
Every night I get home I look forward to watching your videos. I forget how old I am and that new generations may have never heard our best music from the 80's!
This was a massive hit in 1983. It was also heavily sampled by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans in the song "I'll Be Missing You" which was ALSO a massive hit in 1997.
I'm seriously impressed by the fact that you picked up the meaning of the song so quickly! Most people never get it. :D
EDIT: To be fair, most people don't start off seeing the music video though. If they did, they probably wouldn't think it was a romantic song.
I love this song, if I ever have a stalker I want this played. Thanks sweetie💞💞
Strange reaction to being stalked
The Police were many times referred to as the thinking man's rock group. You might also want to check out "Wrapped Around Your Finger", "Synchronicity II" and "Don't Stand so Close to Me". The lead singer Sting also did excellent solo work....
1983 - Ft Sam Houston Tx. AMMED Army Nurse Training. Had a blast at the Officer’s Club 💃
This song was played several times.
Awesome memories. Thank you
Almost any song from the Synchronicity album is fabulous! Please listen to “Wrapped Around Your Finger”. My personal fave.
"Fortress Around Your Heart" and "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic"
This song was Song of the Year in US & UK in '83. Epic!! I'm so glad you're doing The Police. I think I know every word to every song. Mad crush on Sting in high school!! 🤣
There's a song that has "Brian Adams, Sting from the Police, and Rod Stewart all singing together! It's called "All for Love " hit #1 1993 in USA. 👍
Everyone who listened to this song for the first time knew it was going to be a mega hit.
..this is a love song..thousands of Brits play this at there Weddings...this is a true love song..
I love The Police & Sting we had the best music back in the day 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Every move you make ... every cake you bake ... ;)
(From "Love Is The Seventh Wave," by Sting)
Sting was an English teacher before becoming a rock and roll star. If you listen to his entire collection, the poetry and fine use of language comes through.
This is a GREAT song to keep playing on guitar. It's a bit difficult not to get "lost in the sauce", but it's very beautiful. Another iconic "stalking" song.
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic or Wrapped Around Your Finger.
According to BillBoard stats this is one of the most popular songs of all time. It gets played an average of 15 million times a year on American radio. Kinda hard to imagine anyone hasn't heard it before in some context!
I was waiting for it. The look when you realized what the song was about. Lol. Loved the reaction.
A great two-song combo by the Police is "Driven To Tears" followed by "When The World Is Running Down, You Make The Best Of What's Still Around." Guaranteed awesome.
Nice choices.
"Everything Little Thing She Does Is Magic," and "Canary In A Coal Mine" by Police. Every Breath You Take is my Favorite from Police.
"Canary In A Coal Mine" one of my favorites that is mostly overlooked and forgotten.
@@clashfan2875 Absolutely. You know these guys are selecting the favorite hits according to the statics of likes on RUclips...they are not looking at the content of the albums...so it is up us to give them songs that are not hits.
“So lonely” from the Police. Classic!
Classic stalker song!!! And that's exactly what the song is about!!!! OBSESSION!!!🤟🎼🎵🎶💜
Great song Jay. Good morning sorry I'm late. This song was redone and different words added when notorious passed away it was done by P- Diddy. Please react to message in a bottle or Roxann. Great reaction Jay 😀😀💖💕💖
Sting is so talented. I love his single "Englishman in New York". I read that he was a school teacher for 2 years. Wouldn't you have loved to have had him for your teacher.
mmmm oh yes.......after class xtra credit.lol
What a wonderful song! And what a serious, sad story behind it!
Loving the 80s reactions here, and loving all the comments from other oldies such as myself. Stewart Copeland was the drummer in The Police, and he has to have one of the most tightly wound snare drums ever. His drumming style was pretty unique as well, but jeez he must've gone through some snare skins in his time. Thank you :)
"These instrumentals sound familiar."
Yeah, not surprised, there was a group that "borrowed" parts of this and changed the wording a little to "I'll be missing you."
One of my favorite bands in the 80:s. Every song with them is good!
I saw this live in Seattle. It was great. I remember a poster - Sting me baby!
Please react to: The Police: Synchronicity II - Thanks!!!
Yeah, that’s they’re best song 💙
Diddy, Puffy, whatever he is calling himself now used this in "I'll Be Missing You" for Biggie.
How original of him.
I was in high school when the Puff Daddy song came out and was really offended that so many kids in school didn't know that the riff was sampled from this song. like.... we were all born in the 80s but no one knew this song for some reason.....
There was a point when Sting was making over $2000 a day from this song from the 80's due to so many using it for remixes, commercials, etc.
Krista2882 Same here. The 90’s had a lot of songs with recycled samples from earlier decades. Some turned out pretty good, but some others made me need to listen to the older versions to cleanse my ears.
Yes. Thanks for reminding me! He's been out of the Spotlight for so long I almost forgot. This song also was inspired by Gene Pitney's Every Little Breath I Take. It almost was played at The Funeral of Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys (December 4-1944-December 28th 1983).
Classic stalker song.....Sting says he wrote it about obsession.....perfectly achieved!!!🤟🎼🎵🎶💜
One awesome song and one golden voice. This song was about a real stalker that Sting had to deal with.
the ultimate stalker song played at weddings.
The meaning behind the song gave me the creeps when it came out for the reasons you said, yet so many didn't listen to all the words and thought it a love ballad? Police are a great band and Sting a wonderful vocalist, I know a lot of youngsters thought he was lovely and had large posters of him, my daughters were more into Northern Soul and Motown lol. I hope you find more of the hits of the Police and Sting to play as I'm sure you will enjoy reacting to them too. God bless you all love hugs and peace Mary-Ellen UK
In the 8th grade, my history teacher said he would give us an A if we could figure out the song that had references to The Odyssey. It ended up being The Police, King of Pain. I was so sad because I had the record!
J, I think you'll like "De Doo Doo" "Spirits In The Material World" "Message In A Bottle". So many great and deep songs from this band. Lead singer Sting has quite a solo career as well. Enjoy!
I just found out that two artists died yesterday within hours of each other. Helen Reddy ("I Am Woman") and Mac Davis who were both famous in the 70's... I'd like you to react to Helen ~ "I Am Woman" and Mac... Research him to see what famous song he has, because I have no idea, lol...
Jay,you on a roll tonight with these songs
The Police are great. Sting, as a solo artist, also amazing. Here are my favorite songs by Sting.
All This Time
Englishman In New York
Fields Of Gold
Fortress Around Your Heart
If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
It’s Probably Me
Moon Over Bourbon Street
Never Coming Home
Russians
Send Your Love
Shape Of My Heart
Stolen Car
The Book Of My Life
We'll Be Together
When We Dance
Whenever I Say Your Name
Stalker's Anthem. Try "Every Little things she does is magic" now for great drums
Great reaction to a great song!! You’re on fire tonight JoVaughn!
Thank you
The stalker song; classic.
It's NOT a stalker song. These musicians aren't that amateur.
@@metoo7557 Sting himself said it is...
@@metoo7557 are you seriously that oblivious? Have you actually listened/read the lyrics? Lol wtf.
@Kelly Johnson Find me the quote. These musicians aren't so amateur to be so face value in their lyrics. A 5 yr old could write these lyrics if that was it's true meaning. It's about a spiritual relationship not a physical one. I expect since religion is so taboo today unlike THEN, is why he 'said' so.
It's NOT a stalker song, snap out of the stupor.
@@metoo7557 so you make a claim which goes against everything known about the song. A seemingly very random interpretation at that.
Your only reasoning being that a song cannot possibly be about what the words actually say.
You refuse to provide any evidence of your claim but demand other people provide proof of what everyone knows the song is about.
Yet in the same comment you admit that you won't accept any proof anyway because Sting would lie about what the song means. Apparently because there's some massive taboo preventing people from admitting songs are about religion. Even though there are thousands of very religious songs that no one lies about.
All of this happening even though Sting is agnostic and flat out said he wrote the song about the feelings he had after breaking up with his wife.
I don't get why you're so hung up on this. There are almost unlimited songs actually about faith. Why do you need this one to be? There's no conspiracy. It literally is a song about obsession and Sting himself called it sinister. I don't know why you thought it was about faith or spirituality but it's not. You don't need to be so upset about it.
If you like the song, just enjoy it.
growing up with bands like these i always took them for granted and either liked a song or didn't like it - now, looking back i realize just how talented the groups and how amazing these songs really are!!
This song was so huge in the 80’s. I believe I heard once that this song is the most requested song in radio history (for those that recall the time in which you had to request a song to play if you didn’t actually own the album).
I’ve so wanting you to do this one. I love it! I choose not to take the words seriously.
One of the most instantly recognised songs ever just from the first few seconds, great reaction J
Beautiful song....love ur reaction and how u were really appreciating the music. More memories from the 80s...thanks :)
Yeah, it kills me how a lot of people think it is a love song and play it at their wedding when it is actually about a possessive stalker.
LOL Yes
It was mesmerizing!
this song showed to the pop world what a 9th is!!!!
hi Jayvee this song sounds familiar to you because Puff Daddy covered it "I will be missing you"
in homage to Notorious Big magnificent recovery by the way
Also check out « Don’t stand so close to me » (the 1986 version), and « Synchronicity » I and II
Great song- even though the lyrics are kind of scary and “stalkerish”.
Ya think?? 😂😂👍💖
The song has nothing to so with 'stalkerish" only people so weak they're only capable of judging a book by its cover think that way. Musicians typically have deeper meanings than face value, particularly those as accomplished as The Police.
I heard it WAS about a stalker!
@@metoo7557 " It sounds like a comforting love song. I didn't realise at the time how sinister it is. I think I was thinking of Big Brother, surveillance and control." - Sting
"Sting later said he was disconcerted by how many people think the song is more positive than it is. He insists it is about the obsession with a lost lover, and the jealousy and surveillance that follow. "One couple told me 'Oh we love that song; it was the main song played at our wedding!' I thought, 'Well, good luck.'"" - Wikipedia entry on the song.
Yeah, it's absolutely a stalker song
@Iris E Actually it's not about a stalker at all, it's about a spiritual relationship. they didn't have 24/7 surveillance back then like they do now. the only one that could keep tabs on your 24/7 was the higher power. Also, do you really think they'd have allowed such lyrics back then, if it was so blatant about breaking the law? Also, do you really think Sting and the boys are such amateur musicians to not have had a deeper meaning? It's about a spiritual relationship, not a physical one. Just in today's cancel culture, that wouldn't be tolerated in MSM music industry now would it?
One of the most unique voices in pop music!
The most played song in Radio Stations worldwide....
The percentage per day for this song is over 2000$. Whether they played from Police or Puff Daddy. Everytime Sting gets the cash.....😉✌
Walking on the moon - the police 🙏🙏🙏
People think this is a romantic song BUT its about stalking!!! Every breath you take I'll be WATCHING YOU..
2:12 - yes! Grats on assessing that right! This song is, and always *_was,_* about an over-possessive stalker type. But it's funny...even though I know that, it's still one of my most favorite comforting songs that takes me back to the '80's. ^_^
" ROXANNE " .. is awesome by the Police
Such a great song ... probably one of the greatest ever! Check out Sting - Englishman in New York.
Think Biggy ! 😉😁✌️🇬🇧👍🙏
It's a really sinister song but beautifully written.
It's not sinister at all, you obviously have no idea what it's really about.
@@metoo7557 well Sting disagrees with you.
@@metoo7557 When asked why he appears angry in the music video, Sting told BBC Radio 2, "I think the song is very, very sinister and ugly and people have actually misinterpreted it as being a gentle little love song, when it's quite the opposite."
Here's a link to audio clips of the interview www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/soldonsong/songlibrary/indepth/everybreathyoutake.shtml
The Police singer went on to be lead singer of Sting his group love this song
Hey friend, Sting is the lead singer, 'Sting' is not a band name.
Listen to Mama-Genesis
Possibly familiar to you as Puff Daddy (P Diddy) sampled it for 'I'll Be Missing You'
Yes,the song is about stalking.🤣 But I don't think of that when I hear this song. This song reminds me of my father that passed away when I was 20 years old. Never got to get to know him too well. Now I think he watches every move I make being a man on this earth.🙏
It does sound ‘stalkerish’ now, but back then - just a broken-hearted love song....
It was intended as a stalker song, but a ton of people didn't catch on.
Not according to Sting....he said it was a song about obsession and control!!! 😉😉
Well, it is about an ex, so, I suppose that it could be seen as someone who wants to control what his ex does, because he thinks she belongs to him.
J , Puff Dady does a song for Biggy Smalls using the same tune which was also a big hit. You also need to hear that song. Bigger Small was a big time rapper in New York that was gunned down and killed. He and Puff Daddy were very close friends.
And the Sun will shine - Bee Gees
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R.E.M.'s "The One I Love" is similar in that it's NOT a love song!
Every time I hear this i think of the movie "The Replacements"
My other forever fav.
The stalker song! 😳
Love it! 💗
It's weird how the 80s had so many stalker songs. I was actually making a list of them because it was so strange.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Now do a little solo Sting. It’s probably familiar because it was a giant hit in 1983, #1 for two months.
May seem familiar because of Puff Daddy [feat. Faith Evans & 112] - I'll Be Missing You
There was a point when Sting was making over $2000 a day from this song from the 80's due to so many using it for remixes, commercials, etc.
More Police!!! Song is kinda scary, nobody needs that kind of reality.
The Police is my favorite band. My favorite song by them and my favorite song of all time is "King of Pain". I'd of course highly recommend it.
The police did for the 80s what the Beatles did for the sixties! Please try synchronicity 2
Sting and the Police are fabulous. But, this is song is also known as "The Stalker Song". I believe the NFL used it for a defensive play montage at one point, if I remember correctly.
Doesn't stop me from liking the song, though.
This song had one of the longest runs at #1 (8 weeks) for the entire decade of the 80's. I think many people heard it as more of a love song when it first came out but it is obviously a song about obsession / possession and a bit creepy. But it is so melodic and catchy (and it has that cool video!) that it cannot be denied as one of the best songs of the decade.
P Diddy used the music when he created I'll Be Missing You.
As your on your 80's journey i think you should not miss out on reacting to Madness, they are one of those fun bands that had a lot of hits in the early 80's and are still touring up to this day. Some great Madness tracks are - "House of Fun" - "It must be Love" - "One Step Beyond" - "Gray Day" - "Tomorrow's just another day" - "Wings of a Dove" - " Our House" - "Driving in my Car" and "Baggy Trousers". You can not react to some of the British great's of the 80's and miss out Madness as they are such a great band.
Sting the singer is the same guy who sang..l want my MTV with Dire Straits. FYI
Great reaction Jay I would love to see you up on your feet bet you can really move Thanks Jay