Meaning of Every Breath You Take lyrics by The Police

December 14, 2022

The song "Every Breath You Take" by The Police is about a possessive lover who holds their partner to an incredibly high standard of accountability. The lyrics follow a pattern of repeating that no matter what the other person does, the singer will be watching them. The verses explain that every move and step the other person takes will be monitored by the singer, as if they feel they are the only one who really understands and cares for the other person. The chorus emphasizes that in the singer's eyes, their partner belongs to them, and this creates a sense of intense ownership and control. In the bridge and middle-eight the singer expresses the immense pain they feel due to the other person's actions. The song ultimately conveys the feeling of having obsessive and unhealthy relationships.

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