Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: The Police

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“Tea in the Sahara” by The Police

The Police’s “Tea in the Sahara” is based on a story found in one of the chapters of a 1949 novel entitled “The Sheltering Sky” by American author Paul Bowles. In fact that particular section...

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“Walking on the Moon” by The Police

Succinctly put, The Police’s “Walking on the Moon” is about the singer (Sting) being in love. Thus the “giant steps” which result from “walking on the moon” are expressions used to describe the giddiness or weakness at...

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“Wrapped Around Your Finger” by The Police

The way this song is commonly understood – to be based on a troubled romance – seems to be a misinterpretation. What is apparent is that there is a power struggle involved, as the “spiteful”  singer (Sting)...

Every Breath You Take

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Meaning of “Every Breath You Take” by The Police

The Police’s “Every Breath you Take” has been dubbed ‘the most-misinterpreted song’. This is due to it retaining, throughout the ages, its reputation as a love song based on its smooth sound and lyrics which...

Can't Stop Losing You

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Meaning of “Can’t Stand Losing You” by The Police

“Can’t Stand Losing You” was a late 1970s controversial song performed by the renowned English rock band The Police. The lyrics have been suggested to center on the theme of suicide. But is that...