Sting On Why 'Every Breath You Take' Is Such A Special Song For Himself And The Police Fans

The Police's song 'Every Breath You Take' has been streamed over a billion times, and Sting tells us why he thinks the song is special to fans and the band, and why the meaning of it is different to anyone.
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[@JN-go2yq]

He’s a great interviewer!

[@floretionguru2977]

What intelligent, thoughtful questions and answers from both interviewer and interviewee.

[@paulhease1007]

Sting always reacts differently to interviews: He senses the intelligence and charisma of the person instantly. Legend! Also, well done interviewer--he wasn't over-awed by his subject!!

[@ralphfurley4217]

Excellent interview. Sting is always excellent in interviews but the interviewer was just as excellent. It's rare to have such a good interviewer.

[@kimehndi]

A very likable guy and a great interview with Sting!!!!! Love him!

[@habsom1406]

Great interview with warm rapport! The interviewer was well balanced, intelligent, witty and managed to get the best out of Sting, one of our most talented and creative singers.

[@Canyon2023]

Sting's the coolest. Such a unique sound to his voice.

[@ibassnote]

Everyone gets old! Never quite imagined Sting would look like someone’s cute grandfather.

[@katmartin62]

That's funny. Like Dylan...now he looks like a grandfather!!!!

[@chickybluetherealone]

and cool.

[@claudiocruzat8777]

He is 73.. its natural.

[@BmaGrl]

It's KILLING me!

[@mikewa2]

@@claudiocruzat8777 He’s 71, 72 in October

[@energybengt]

This interviewer is excellent ... he asks some really interesting questions ... interesting for Sting to ponder and for fans as well.

[@lornes9853]

A Sting interview is like a Stanley Kubrick film - it's a coin-flip whether it'll be engaging or opaque, but you know it'll be deeply intelligent. Thanks to this interviewer, we see a very personable side to Sting. Nice job. One thing: Anyone else notice that Sting looks suspiciously like David Letterman?

[@amusement420]

Yes I thought the thumbnail was Letterman talking about Sting lol

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

Every breath you take has great production. You forget the guitar is there. It’s like a phantom sound, the whole song is a texture

[@MM1717mm]

Let's not forget the drums !! Stewart Copeland is the man !

[@Black-lq2pb]

Andy's guitar is the song's signature

[@katiabueno9042]

I love Sting! I am The Police fan number 1. I grew up listen to The Police and Every Breath You Take was the fist song that I translated ti my mother tongue: Portuguese when I was 10 year old girl! I simply loved this song and lyric! So beautiful! The Police is the best rock band ever! It was a pity they separeted in 1984, I stayed sad! I love Sting, Andy and Stewart! They are amazing!

[@MM1717mm]

Legend ... been listening to this man for 4 decades

[@caroledrury1411]

I really love sting. I wish the interviewer had asked him about one of his greatest songs I am an Englishman in New York. In another words

[@user-vv7og1gt7t]

Absolutely a great interview and Sting is just right on about all his songs. Still the best musician of all time…

[@vincentoconnor5640]

Not really. He's a legendary musician though.

[@johnsmith-ub7vr]

@@vincentoconnor5640 Yeah big call, I can think of quite a few better ones,

[@sandratestolinilembo3915]

@@vincentoconnor5640 ah not so much .

[@pascaljeanne8002]

music is not sport ! (a rubinstein) !

[@StillTheVoid]

Happy 30th Anniversary to Sting's Ten Summoner's Tales which, towards my belief, is his Magnum Opus. Funny enough, it feels like when they split in 1983-86', Stewart, Sting, and Andy became just as big progressively. A toast to one of the greatest rock trios of all time. 🥂

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

Nice interview. Such a relief the lack of cheesiness that often comes with interviews like this, so glad there's no "we've got a message for you" -videos, good and relevant to-the-point-questions. And Sting makes such good sentences, knows to articulate his answers so well and precise. What a joy!

[@CarSaidWesley]

I love absolutely everything in Stings portfolio of work, but my supreme absolute favorite thing he did was the fantasy special, "Peter and The Wolf."

[@marks1417]

he's a great interviewer - intelligent questions and he just shuts up and listens to the answers. Rare

[@huguessonnic2102]

Thank you Sting for these wonderful moments of escape and serenity with The Police, and your solo albums, with this great talent shared with Stuart and Andy, without forgetting your commitment to the planet and people.

[@pedrofernando2494]

a great Man , Singer ,Songwriter bless him for his work ,his care for the planet

[@barnbersonol]

40 years ago I wrote a really good song and its still paying for my life in the Caribbean Done fckval since then. Lol. Luv yu all Sting ❤

[@JackSmith-hx8zh]

He's made a catalogue of solo albums and has had a number of massive hits since then.

[@barnbersonol]

@@JackSmith-hx8zh I as a non fan haven't heard any of these solo "hits" but know all the Police songs. Yeah funny, that. I'll give him his due, he still has his voice. Paul Young is a painful listen but no doubt has fans who'll defend him.

[@locophoto6881]

Just wanted to forward a heartfelt regard and gratefulness for the interviewer being a humble, kind, and professional journalist that can comfortably respect and regard someone that is due such honor, and yet not be littled or insecure in Sting's presence. Beautifully kind conversation of just being real...much appreciated and certainly uplifting to see as world powers press a lower standard to be embraced. Like the interviewer, Sting has been a high standard of excellence and intellect and heart to inspire myself and so many others. Hopefully can see him live in concert myself some day.

[@ScenesFromPalacio]

Well said..Thought exactly the same thing

[@habsom1406]

Totally agree Loco Photo, beautifully put! 👍🙂

[@shannoncherry3628]

@locophoto6881 Beautifully said

[@jonmiller4869]

Great interview! I met him twice in Chicago. I"m a photographer for WLS TV. As I was putting the mic on him the last time we had a brief exchange, and I can say he's extremely kind, just like you see here in this interview. I'm a lifelong Police fan and even a bigger Solo fan. It was a moment for me in my 30 years of doing tv news that I will always cherish. I have a pic of us laughing in that moment. I told our intern to keep snapping pics us! I have one that I throw up on Facebook from time to time. It's us smiling and chatting about yoga and girls lol.

[@ricard0elias399]

When you have that blessing talent there is no wrong place, even if its wrong he'll reverse it to the right place to be. 🤞👍

[@sliceserve234]

As everyone else notes, Sting is a tricky interview subject. He can get moody very quickly and essentially ruin interviews. But this interviewer shows us how to do it, I've never seen Sting so whimsically engaged during an interview. Bravo to the interviewer!

[@SandraSchuster-ut2nk]

Jamaica...I ❤Jamaica... that's a great story ... now I like the song again ... thanks for that story ❤😊

[@AzErradi]

One of the best interviews I have ever seen.

[@getkraken8064]

Special Police song for me is "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" because it features the singing of "EO" (also heard on Walking On the Moon) as found in the anagram pertinent to the LP "Ghost In the Machine": POLICE = IC EO LP. GITM features Sting singing "EO" , has an integrated circuit IC printed on the record sleeve, and the cover shows 666 in a mirror.

[@Elwaves2925]

I love that song too but Walking On The Moon might be my favourite, partly because of Stewart Copeland's amazing percussion.

[@duskfall_777]

Thank you for all the music Sting

[@normt6226]

The power of ''Every Breath You Take'' is that it is only a stalker song on the surface...if you go deeper, it is about someone having difficulties to cope with the lost of a loved one and a display of his heartbreak...who hasn't ever experienced that...

[@LBart218]

That's truly what I have always gotten out of the song.

[@integral9x]

Exactly! You described it really well i believe

[@admtech69]

He’s aged like fine wine

[@JamesMorgan_LifeandText]

Fantastic interview! I had the privilege of seeing the Police in the 80’s with great seats at the Capital Center (Washington, DC).

[@anteronblocker]

I never found "Every Breath you take" that breath taking. If I have a choice between it and most other Police/Sting Songs, I would go for anything else.

[@fizzyfuzz5878]

I think it has a lot of real, raw emotion in the vocals, it's very catchy, a legendary guitar riff, great production and him playing that standing bass is iconic

[@torque91]

Now this is how you do an interview!!

joder!! qué buena entrevista, corta, directa, entrañable y divertida. Felicidades!!

[@sfbayareagirl]

Excellent interview! I love Sting and The Police. This was perfect. Cheers.

[@fastica]

To think he's only one year younger than Phil Collins. It's incredible how people get old so differently.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Yoga & discipline are the keys to a healthy lifestyle. Sting is disciplined. Phil? Nope!

[@Judythe1]

Phil is dying. Does that count?

[@dtg5909]

I’ve been watching my hero, been interviewed for many, many years, and this is a really, really good interview. It’s well researched and he’s very relaxed answering it. Bravo! xxx

[@just-sayin67]

This interview is amazing!

[@changsan608]

You know what this song is eternal.. will travel centuries

[@Brian-os9qj]

Sting rules

[@bikefixer]

Sting wrote Every Breath You Take when Leo Sayer's I Love You More Than I Can Say was a big radio hit. Sting took a lot of that melody and put it in Every Breath.

[@BlackMambo]

Hey, do you have any source to that information? Maybe you got some link that want to share with us? 🤔

[@treeeva]

As it often happens I was searching for something, found it and it leads me to something unexpected. Like this interview. My oldest brother, may he RIP, was a doppelganger of Sting for a few years in the early 80s, he was a fan of all Britain's pop as were so many in the US during that time. Fast forward to learning others chose every breath you take to play at their weddings, my brother and I shared a hysterical laugh and carried that inside joke many of times well into the future. I hadn't thought about all that until I saw a KZbin short with a bit of Sting's song with lyrics changed to reflect the love song that it wasn't meant as. This lead me to Google search for Sting's thought on all that and here I am. Got my answer but I also witnessed a grown-up interviewer behaving star-struck and it's so very sweet. I can not express how beautiful this moment has been for me. I'd not heard of this channel, nor the Interviewer, but what a lovely surprise this was. Thank you.

[@JustAThought155]

The teacher is always teaching; he just has a larger classroom. 🙏

[@demonicsweaters]

I love how Stings songs all have a dark edge to them.

[@luisafernandez9729]

Siento gran admiracion desde siempre no deja sorprender su calidad yo sola me llamo stigna gracias x poder comentar

[@OGMillwood]

Such a great interview!

[@therealrussellsmyth]

Best interviewer of Sting I’ve ever seen. Who is this guy. Intelligent /funny / respectful

[@user-ih9dg3uz5y]

Yes I agree, in short an utter TOOL

[@mandiejayne4892]

Big sigh ... full of as much happiness as there is sadness

[@johnwatts8346]

never mind about 'every breath', how bout the line- 'just like the old man in that famous book by Nabokov', thats brilliant.

[@thesocialartsclub9095]

He's definitely more genuine now at his old age.

[@bbb462cid]

Less...guarded, I think. Less in need of having the persona be his identity. If I interviewed him I'd ask, "Your nickname has become instantly recognizable and has been for a period spanning five decades. How has that person and the man who came before the nickname come to terms?".

[@marielaynufioconsuegra9410]

Emoción verle! Exitos a ese músico eterno en el gusto de sus Fans

[@SandraSchuster-ut2nk]

What a great interview ...

[@liredesales]

Sting, A Summers, S Copeland - they're all geniuses! Miss them...

[@3hooks781]

That was the most wholesome Sting interview I’ve ever seen!

[@user-vy8bd4ny8q]

What an utter bell end he is

[@leuk9027]

Good to see you Sting, I am a Dutch fan and gave you document about Karl Jung years ago at the Royal Albert Hall...

[@mirfir]

Awesome concert! Omg! Thx Hollywood Bowl & London Philharmonic! ❤🎉🎉😊😊

[@v_sign]

Nice, relaxed interview. Thanks!

[@henriettczerovszky572]

I am still in love still in love...😮😊

[@CatsandJP]

If you look carefully on KZbin for a Breath or Man in New York you will see a video of an outdoor venue with a “ great pair” accompanying him. He certainly keeps “abreast” of things. And the outdoor venue is a “breast” of fresh air according to several comments. Even Sting is slightly distracted. Nothing better than two big hits.

[@jukvox]

lol, I know this performance very well

[@CatsandJP]

yes it is two of the best videos he’s done😂😂

[@commonman317]

A big applause all the way from Central Florida. That was a well done interview.

[@Anonymous-c4p]

"Every breath you take🎵God is🎶waiting for you"💨🤍

[@markheywood5626]

It’s refreshing for an interviewer to be asking good questions

[@garymcaleer6112]

Lovely music from a very creative soul. He gives honour to the Great Creator Who takes all the creations of his children and places them on His extremely large refrigerator! 😎

[@bender75]

Got to love that aussie humor!

[@richardmurphy4520]

I met Sting back in 1981, have to say he was a very polite charming guy, though he does have an air of uber sincerity 5 minutes into a conversation which many mistake for arrogance or snobbery.

[@ralphfurley4217]

It took 71 years for Sting to finally start looking old. Not bad.

[@mirfir]

Lol! Still sexy AF ! 😊

[@patriciamaldonado4430]

Excelente, músico, compositor, cantante el mas completo para mi gusto sin dudas

[@TimboTravels]

Great interview 🙂

[@wormsnake1]

It’s a classic song. Great working class lad!!❤️🙏🎵🎸.x

[@vickiegottfreund5505]

The 1st man I ever had a crush on. So handsome 😍.

[@FANDEFIRULAIS]

*El y P.Collins simplemente los mejores* ⭐🌟😌

[@richardmckrell4899]

You know he's intentionally not looking into the camera. Sting loves Sting

[@SandraLovesRoses]

That is great to hear. I had the understanding that he did correct people. I will correct myself now! haha I love Sting big style.

[@cecilypacanin3001]

Luv you Sting!

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

HIs hair has been undecided about falling out for 35 years now.

[@ralphfurley4217]

Good one. He started balding at 25, then stopped. Lucky guy.

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

@@ralphfurley4217 I’ve been watching and watching and waiting

[@jasonbennett4467]

Legend ✊

[@citizenVader]

Every breath means what I think about the first weeks I spent with my newborn daughter. Her mother got her thigh muscles torn, so I had the pleasure of being her everything apart from breastfeeding for her first experience as a child. 17 years after we still enjoy the special bond we made from the beginning of her wonderful journey.

[@joncumber2020]

He has alluded in recent times that it’s bass melody is copped from ‘stand by me’ but the song is great in its own right, well constructed and shall be around long after me.

[@MrWalbudri]

All the very best sting mate

[@soulone22]

Sting on Letterman 11/10/82 : Regarding how "Sting" got his name. Now, 40 years later, Sting Looks just like Letterman.

[@morenocontemori3196]

È un grande!!!

[@MoonlightNothing]

Great interview!

[@frederiquemartin223]

He looks so old now... I Met him backstage by chance before a concert in 1983 after a rehearsal. I was a young teenage fan accompanied by her dad. He passed by me so I asked him for an autograph. I just wanted an autograph without any afterthought. I loved the Police especially Sting. Well he was so rude and the way he eyed me up and down with a smirk as if I was a cheap groupie ready at anything, which I wasn't, made me feel very uneasy and put me off him for good. There was no turning back for me. You admire some people and meeting them sometimes is such a big letdown.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

That’s so awful. I’m sorry he treated you like that.

[@pam164]

He said when he was young he was like that, and they allegedly liked the stuff you sniff up nose then.

[@londonpickering8675]

Great interview! Thanks for taking the time to post this vid.

[@mojito6629]

Excellent interview. Excellent interviewer

[@chriss2295]

He looks so old in the thumbnail. Love it.

[@louisvalentino5110]

I love his answer about Russia related to his song he wrote about Russians loving their children as well. He looks great and I have a feeling that's his yoga practice. He should mention spiritual techniques like meditation to help calm the world down.

[@lewistempleman9752]

Good interview

[@johnjay9404]

I really feel that the black and white video to, "Every Breath You Take" was better than the song itself.

[@saintsataniko2116]

I'm certain the older gentleman at the end didn't get the joke when the interviewer said he could karaoke Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing" with Sting because "I think I can hear a part for [him] on that." Of course it's Sting's indelible voice singing "I want my MTV" on the intro.

[@mirfir]

Fantastic!

[@dannyholmes2801]

I, vi, IV, V... Lots of early rock ballads had this formula. So familiar

[@johndoyle2429]

I remember watching a documentary on the police, Maybe I'm wrong here. I had feeling his bandmates weren't always happy with sting. Because he could be crumpy and a guy that wants everything his way.

[@FANDEFIRULAIS]

*Him and P.Collins simply the best* 😌

[@bimalrai21]

I would definitely like to witness a 90 or so year old Sumner, Summers and Copeland Concert when I'm 80 or so.........

[@johnbanjo5772]

Andy Summers is already 80

[@pam164]

Nope they be awful, no one looks good at that age.

[@bimalrai21]

@@pam164 Just to gauge their energy level at that stage 😄

[@pam164]

@@bimalrai21 They be singing from wheelchairs lol ugh no thanks. Sting lived not far from me I live near Newcastle, he was lovely when young in Police, but he seemed to go all arty when he left Police, I wasn't keen on his solo stuff.

[@bimalrai21]

@@pam164 Totally agree. I'm from Nepal and during my late teens in school/ college in Darjeeling, India, my late friend and I were die hard Police Fans. It really pissed us off when they split ( mainly because of you know who ). However, am in Sydney right now visiting my daughter and family. My daughter had pre-booked tickets for Sting's "My Songs" Tour. I attended not to disappoint my daughter; lo and behold, most of the songs that featured were Police Hits.

[@paulreynolds9003]

Great interview.

[@stevenscheiber482]

To me it always seemed like a song to a lost child

[@user-ij3ie6gw8h]

Очень интересно было посмотреть это интервью. Влияние творчества Sting очень сильное. Я думаю, что сам масштаб влияния не осознан и самим Sting. It was very interesting to watch this interview. The influence of Sting's creativity is very strong. I think that the very scale of influence is not realized by Sting himself.