Sting is saying that he understands the infinite nature of the universe.
He understands that we are all souls making their way to realisation.
He understands that he may have lived a million different lives with a million different attachments to things and people. Yet out of everyone he still only thinks of her.
By referring to all of this, he's showing that he full well understands the system of karma and rebirth AND is a wise man. By inference he also knows that the only escape from the infinite circle of life and death is through leaving behind all of his worldly attachments.
This is the crucial point of the song. You see, a person can't express love in words. They talk about giving their up possessions, their homes and even their lives. Sting goes right to the depth of this sacrifice, in a beautifully poetic way.
Even with this knowledge that the salvation of his very soul lies beyond his emotional attachments, he still loves her. He's willing to remain in the world and forgo enlightenment "'til you love me".
Sting is saying that he understands the infinite nature of the universe. He understands that we are all souls making their way to realisation. He understands that he may have lived a million different lives with a million different attachments to things and people. Yet out of everyone he still only thinks of her.
By referring to all of this, he's showing that he full well understands the system of karma and rebirth AND is a wise man. By inference he also knows that the only escape from the infinite circle of life and death is through leaving behind all of his worldly attachments.
This is the crucial point of the song. You see, a person can't express love in words. They talk about giving their up possessions, their homes and even their lives. Sting goes right to the depth of this sacrifice, in a beautifully poetic way.
Even with this knowledge that the salvation of his very soul lies beyond his emotional attachments, he still loves her. He's willing to remain in the world and forgo enlightenment "'til you love me".