In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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
(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 you
(every single day
every word you say
every game you play)
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 you
(every single day
every word you say
every game you play)
I'll be watching you
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
(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 you
(every single day
every word you say
every game you play)
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 you
(every single day
every word you say
every game you play)
I'll be watching you
Lyrics submitted by Castle742
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i'm surprised no one commented on this.
Considering that this was one of the most popular songs that the Police put out, it has a very creepy lyric. Sting himself has expressed surprise at the success of this song which was basically about a stalker, and much darker than the popular conception of it.
@PhilMarsh I think it was that era, we are more aware of stalking now. Now it is a very odd song.
@PhilMarsh It was a very dark song even at the time. Amazing that people have it a weddings.