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The Police's 1983 Biggest Hit Song "Every Breath You Take" Is Anything But Romantic

Ryan is a lifestyle and culture journalist born and raised in the Philippines. He primarily covers film, television, music, and all things pop culture. Beyond writing, you can find him buried in ...

1983 Hit 'Every Breath You Take' Became a Massive No. 1 Hit

On this day in 1983, The Police were riding high at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with "Every Breath You Take", the lead ...

Sting Reveals The Little Known Secret Behind 'Every Breath You Take'

Sting wrote The Police's hit, "Every Breath You Take," in the early 80s, and it's a cornerstone of their 1983 LP Synchronicity. The song, which appears to tell the story of a man so in love with his ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1983, the Police Landed Their Last No. 1 Single With Creepy, Pseudo-Protest Song Misinterpreted as Love

On June 4, 1983, the Police scored what would be their last No. 1 single in the U.K. with a song that has almost reached meme-worthy status for its years and years of misinterpretation and cringey ...
Rolling Stone

Sting’s Ex-Police Bandmates Sue Him Over Unpaid ‘Every Breath You Take’ Royalties

Sting’s former Police bandmates, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland, are suing over missing royalties tied to “Every Breath You Take,” the Los Angeles Times and other sources report. In the suit, filed ...