The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me (Official Music Video)

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

I love how the opening segment is so dark and ominous.

[@ms.aelanwyr.ilaicos]

tbf it's a song about s*xual predation

[@nodiggity9472]

Yeah. A bit like the rest of the song.

[@sweeteepie4ever]

I am surprised they didn't use this song on the movie Miller's Girl

[@JosémanuelFernandez-e5p]

When I was a child I was the teacher's pet

[@222Lightning]

no you don't...........stop lying.

[@timesnewlogan2032]

I'm shocked that there hasn't been a comedy skit or a gag where someone finds out about a teacher-student relationship, and shouts "CALL THE POLICE!", prompting *The Police* to show up and sing this song.

[@FendiGarcon1]

Enjoy the freaking song bud

[@timesnewlogan2032]

@@FendiGarcon1 I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t!

[@NexSkala]

Enjoy life man it's a freaking joke.

[@maddyh8su]

in glee that kinda does happen! lol

[@franky528]

Not only that! Sting was a teacher before he was in the band

[@thomohawk82]

That intro...sends shivers of vivid emotions & uncertainty. Absolutely brilliant

[@bryanb4141]

I remember at concerts that shit was turned up to 11.

[@RiffMajestic]

I love the way the song starts with the little guitar riff and the ominous bass note. The way that changes a bit but continues through the first verse then completely changes up in the chorus. It's like Prog Pop! I've listened to this song for decades but just lately come to appreciate it even more.

[@KaitainCPS]

A lot of ominous notes in Police songs. Usually something foreboding and off-kilter, a lot of chromatic songs, relatively few happy diatonic tracks.

[@eula6016]

Thank you guys for the exposure to the new words! "Ominous," "diatonic "......etc... This is what I love about music. Learning! Unfortunately I left school at the very young age of 15. However, I feel enriched with the education and knowledge that I have obtained through lyrics of music and people speaking about music. I wouldn't have the vocabulary that I have today had I not loved music the way that I do. I wish you guys a great day! ❤😊

[@thewomble1509]

@@eula6016 You sound like a very humble, open minded and intelligent person. Just read and keep reading. It opens the door to so much information.

[@ericlangbecker1]

Patrick Bateman?

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

The "synth" notes are Andy Summers playing his new Roland GR-700 guitar-synthesizer controller.

[@theblueangel1973]

Stewart Copeland’s drumming just stands out so much in this song. I honestly don’t think they would’ve been as good as they were without him. One of my top five drummers.

[@rickeyb8812]

Question: who are your other 4 favorite drummers, and to what group do they belong? I played this over and over listening to the drums 1st then the other instruments. Man, where did the time go?

[@83mosco]

YES!!! All my favs on this album are about the drums.

[@RobFraxedas]

Absolutely. Rock solid, innovative.

[@theblueangel1973]

@@rickeyb8812 First and foremost I’d have to mention Tim “Herb” Alexander, the drummer for Primus. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but we’re talking about very specialized musicians that would rather play Jazz but Jazz doesn’t pay the bills. I know Primus albums are like adolescence but the playing is phenomenal! Other drummers… I hate to be that guy but I absolutely love Keith Moon. I’m not a drummer but if I was…. Who else, I love what Mitch Mitchell brought to the table with Jimi. I know there are more technical players, just naming what I like.

[@theblueangel1973]

As a matter of fact, Stewart Copeland played in a band with Lee Claypool. Oysterhead!!!

[@TinyBlurryMan]

1:54 Did anyone else notice that Stewart throws a paper ball at Sting? Funniest thing I’ve seen all day

[@erichinton5774]

We all noticed 😆

[@dralbertsmeinheimer5738]

He’s a superb drummer

[@TinyBlurryMan]

@@dralbertsmeinheimer5738 oh I know. He’s my second favorite drummer

[@ScopeyMopey]

@@TinyBlurryMan and ur favourite is?

[@TinyBlurryMan]

@@ScopeyMopey Who else but John Bonham?

[@mikejackson5666]

That book by nabikov,what a great line

[@NexSkala]

I thought the same thing. Like, huh that was pretty clever.

[@maureenmccann3715]

"Lolita" by Nabakov

[@gorboro]

its Nabukov

[@cooleslaw]

lol three variations of his name in this comment thread, and not one is correct.

[@gorboro]

@@cooleslaw then which is correct?

[@estlhm805]

A song that still stands out today over time. Timeless classic

[@elizabethmuratore9865]

Stewart’s dance moves are the best part of every Police music video

[@danielhogan7749]

In this video, Stewart Copeland kind of reminds me of 'Kurgan' from the movie Highlander (actor Clancy Brown). I mean that in a good way. Stewart is a beast and that movie is a classic. ;o)

[@joanneb.9247]

They always seemed to have been having a great time filming their videos.

[@adungyana9039]

p

[@supermicro9034]

@@danielhogan7749best movie of all time

[@smelltheglove2038]

For a drummer he has no rhythm in his dance moves.

[@bridpie118]

Sting could be my teacher any day of the week. So gorgeous

[@lucyfoster4082]

You got to hand it to the Police. They really brought on the next decade. Such unique sound and sensibilities, such great songwriting and aesthetic. Not just Sting and Stewart, gotta give credit to Andy Summers and his way of sort of washing sound over the track. Nobody sounded like them, before or since.

[@tanner5706]

Great songwriting...? This song is describing statutory rape

[@lucyfoster4082]

@@tanner5706 I’m guessing you’re no fan of Nabokov then.

[@ShellshockedRadio]

What a great song, I love it! I put it into my "Shellshocked Radio - Recommendations" List: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYacfop6gLmdnMk Very well done!

[@mitsanut5869]

I absolutely dig Summers guitar sound. I see and ideal guitar sound as a combo of his and Antymos Apostolis (Polish band SBB on their 70's stuff, especially the Welcome and Follow My Dream albums. Everything about Police music and sound was and still is unique.

[@Devcrum]

I agree. The Police had their own unique sound. I loved Sting, he was the best frontman the band could have had, but at the end of the day, the were great as a whole.

[@Renvagu]

3:34 Coperland drums

[@jefferyduke6532]

This song is making more sense every day.

[@seyidmichael988]

Of course! Greatest band!♥

[@brendasykes6931]

Ha

[@lynnegregson6994]

Great song

[@harryheath1282]

Being alone ya get crazy when people come near ya feel the song all the time the beat guitar and bass roll hard

[@Richard-zi3dy]

This song should be a comeback hit

[@rachelwrenn4139]

my mom would always listen to this when i was younger, and now i understand the lyrics and im like wow ok

[@SomethingScotty]

+rachel wrenn The song is made even more strange when you learn that Sting, the lead singer, was actually a teacher before he became a musician.

[@marthasassin]

crazy huh!? glad he kept with his singing..

[@brockharrington9065]

Nice playlists.

[@camilarodriguezandurandegu2941]

Totally understand you!

[@paisleyprincess7996]

rachel wrenn 36 years...I actually remember this song 36 years ago

[@carlosmacmartin4205]

Always loved the Reggae infused beats in their music. Hooked me since I was a kid. :)

[@thomasdavis4818]

You can tell by videos they were making music for themselves to listen to.

[@swaythegod5812]

It’s Ska your so uncultured 🤦‍♂️

[@carlosmacmartin4205]

@@swaythegod5812 Are you trying to be a wise ass? WTF do you know about my culture?? No joke. I have more culture than you could ever hope to dream of,clown.

[@wikedwhich1]

@@carlosmacmartin4205 joke ...joke... fun...remember that!!

[@the2ndcoming135]

👀

[@BurningUp99]

No one else sounded like The Police, they were unique

[@MrParkerman6]

Sting had some dark lyrics for such light sounding songs.

[@HarryNicNicholas]

he was a schoolteacher i believe.

[@mikelin2703]

That has always been a reason The Police was so great. Light-hearted, uplifting music with creepy lyrics.

[@ajs41]

@@mikelin2703 Although the music on this song is pretty creepy as well.

[@3hooks100]

@@ajs41 yes! menacing and macabre. Genius writing.

[@fingerscrossed2453]

The drummer was a soldier, even when his drums aren't there he is still drumming! They all look like they had such a good time !

[@beetee2089]

Cocaine is a helluva drug.

[@fingerscrossed2453]

@@beetee2089 he's still talented

[@schamitz]

He still is. One of the best drummers of all times, number 10 on the list of the rolling stone.

[@JoroJojoro]

I love how to the Police music videos where nothing more than them moving around randomly and semi-playing their instruments

[@yam83]

JoroJojoro The better to let those lyrics sink in.

[@TheRealSkycraft28]

I agree

[@winogirlll]

And let Sting sink in. Woof!

[@kenno251]

JoroJojoro They should have fired the choreographer, if that's how u spell it, anyway !!!

[@yam83]

No, a chore-ographer is a person who coordinates chores.

[@pinnacleproductions6275]

I dont think people realize how unique The Police were for their time and how many bands they inspired. Stings vocals and bass lines were incredible, the production was masterful. I consider them one of the greatest 3 pieces, and to top that one of the greatest bands ever.

[@plustric]

i agree ... their impact on music industry was HUGE !!

[@SherriTacos-n2p]

This is the Best music I've ever had in my life 💗 so easy going and My Dad 92 can Dance with you too love The comments section & The Gentleman Police Band2024 & walking around the Moon when lm high💙🤍🤎❤️🖤🧡💜💖

[@smelltheglove2038]

Seeing how the police are critically acclaimed and still have a massive fan base id say that plenty of people realize those things about the band.

[@dawnf4477]

Rush, Spirit of the Radio. Neil was a huge fan!

[@joakimgray3263]

My uncle Nigel Gray, who passed in 2016, produced and won a Grammy for this absolute masterpiece, couldn't be a prouder nephew

[@walktaarwhate3872]

?

[@walktaarwhate3872]

Oh, My condolences.

[@erickgabriellimadacosta182]

Jesus i'm Proud of you in relation about these song and my condolences for him.

[@erichinton5774]

No shit??? Sorry to hear that but I hope you're for real

[@christophawscanopy5692]

Are you serious?😭😭😭😭🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@SteveAbbottOfficial]

The Cure: Close to me The Police: We don't do that here.

[@jadenjrose4061]

😂😂😂😂

[@NixDarkLord]

Ellie Goulding: Close To Me The Police: *_NO_*

[@Retroscoop]

De doo doo doo

[@bluecherries152]

Well i guess true loves kiss won't happen😁

[@jenniferstever1883]

Laugh. Out. LOUD!! 💪😆

[@FMGYMICHAEL1]

Imagine Sting as your teacher... daaamn

[@anitakevanheusden9810]

Ohh yess 😏

[@OFFICIALLOONATIX]

😂

[@karluivanhalen]

delicious

[@ninazayit8866]

He is 64.....

[@Fjoanne88]

Omg 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😏

[@MadMetsFan]

Sting had been employed as a school teacher and this song is about that time. You know Stuart loved throwing those paperballs at Sting

[@RiversEagle_]

Sting has on numerous occasions stated that this song has no basis in fact. It was purely fictional writing on Sting's part.

[@MadMetsFan]

@@RiversEagle_ yeah, him not acting out on this, but he was employed as a teacher at a girl's school - he stated this

[@thewomble1509]

@@MadMetsFan It was a mixed school, boys and girls. The main inspiration for the song was the novel Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. Sting mentions it in the lyric.

[@joshuatrees797]

@@thewomble1509 Ha. Yeah, right...

[@damienbrown9250]

@@thewomble1509this is correct

[@emisharples7639]

I love how in each trio shot of each video sting and the other guitarist are just standing there singing, but the drummer goin CRAAAAAAAZZZY

[@Fitzroyfallz]

Emi Sharples yep, that's Stuart for you! In every music video he's jumping around like a wild man. The other two can be pretty bouncy as well.

[@8rr725]

That's cause he's the crazy American. 😉😄

[@thegorn68]

Professor Indiana Jones had the same problem too in his classes. That's why he took off half the semester and went on adventures all the time.

[@bigtechisbigbrother8690]

I always wondered who taught his classes when he just decided to take off?

[@mrsfahrenheit]

@@bigtechisbigbrother8690 It was Milo Thatch from the Disney Atlantis movies lmao

[@truthskr7127]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@distantsea]

@@mrsfahrenheit they had a deal, "you get this half and i get the other half"

[@the2ndcoming135]

So, basically if a woman’s husband dies, and she marries his brothers who also dies, leaving her a widow ultimately, she’s still the wife of her original husband. K, got it😂

[@ThePercussionRealm]

Sting: Worried about student coming on to him. Also Sting: Takes off shirt in classroom.

[@loveiskind23izamar]

I WAS READING THIS AS HE TOOK HIS SHIRT OFF HAHA SO WEIRD

[@ThePercussionRealm]

@@loveiskind23izamar Perfect timing. Nice!

[@brendasykes6931]

The nerve of him

[@brendasykes6931]

@@ThePercussionRealm Ha oh Brother

[@brendasykes6931]

@Andy Barrett I am a lover since I was 3 years old so how are you going to deal with it. Who can be a bigger hypocrite than certain Men. There are Men that have had harems your upset because I am a female full of romance which is almost a thing of the past.

[@superhakujin]

@1:03 I'm going to tell my nieces and nephews this was House Slytherin.

[@rh4656]

It's a timeless classic.

[@dougiemccullough4250]

Your part of the problem

[@Red82_]

@@dougiemccullough4250 what?

[@vinyleyezz]

Anthem of 2020.

[@marcusthompson168]

Listen to the lyrics! This song could not be recorded today...

[@michellegouin3007]

The song is actually about something VERY different from COVID, yet it still fits.

[@aprilrosecatolico6069]

haha yes

[@shanedalton3326]

Vinyl Eyezz, great song. Best listen to on vinyl.

[@carmendominguezblanca6470]

Yes!!!!!!........ 😷

[@ArtimusDragon]

I hope KZbin never goes away. Without it I'll never see these videos again.

[@TokyoBlue587]

I miss MTV when it showed music

[@bicyclist2]

True that. All TV channels only want to show the latest thing.

[@nicolepowers9502]

Oh snap you're right

[@deangel9128]

No you'll have KZbin music.

[@itsmylife842]

I agree completely! I love hearing these older songs and seeing the videos on KZbin. So called music television rarely shows them any more. :(

[@thomashunter7190]

Was 14 when this song came out. Sometimes I wish I could go back to those times.

[@amuroray9115]

Did you listen to this song on a Walkman back then?

[@thomashunter7190]

@@amuroray9115 That and my 9v transistor radio.

[@ryaneaton327]

Oh the spirit and simplicity of a three man band

[@okuyashoe_official]

I love how 80s and older songs have such deep messages that really make you think about a lot of things..

[@philipwilliams5808]

what, and no songs since?

[@seyidmichael988]

Of course! ♥★

[@fingerscrossed2453]

@@philipwilliams5808 Message in a bottle: being shipwrecked Don't stand so close to me: Lolita Do Do Do Do: language structure, & how words are treated with importance & flippancy. Spirits in the material world: state corruption Every breath you take: stalking I can't stand losing you: Suicide So lonely: loneliness Every little thing she does is magic: shyness in love Walking on the moon: walking home being drunk & in love They covered a range of topics. They used a range of instruments & changes within each of these songs. Bands today use as few instruments as possible, and sing of either being wasted, rejecting love or having a mental health problem 😒 nobody even listens to the radio anymore because of how tiresome these tracks are

[@ajaccio6268]

@@fingerscrossed2453 Roxanne: prostitution

[@fingerscrossed2453]

@@ajaccio6268 king of pain: awkward (sometimes impossible) positions.

[@NeuralNetProcessor]

God, the way the snare comes in like half a beat early for the second chorus is so good! This is a stone cold Copeland JAM!

[@shaunbees1]

Whooo still and always will be a banger man!!❤

[@kelseymariel2127]

I like that Stewart throws things at Sting’s head.

[@WaterfordIrelandGirl]

there is something so attractive about sting and still today he is so fit

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Libra man

[@Ninja_St]

That mischievous smile when he takes off the jacket and shirt :-) - Hard to believe Sting was ever so playful and carefree.

[@tami8458]

Yeah, now it's all about yoga and tantric sex

[@mayemcdonald9111]

He has A.D. D. He is chill.

[@KevinWolfay]

I like how they’re syncing to the dancing

[@christine-cz4jv]

Wow 🤩 Stewart the drummer you got my knee’s melting in the 80s hun and still do in 2022 me being a 70s child lol your gorgeous

[@gregnormal]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

[@Teronze]

This album and synchronicity is so underrated for real.

[@chefgiovanni]

I have rocked with them from the first album. Many awesome concerts.Timeless Classic here.

[@TheParm721]

wait till you hear them through scrantonicity! lol

[@schamitz]

not at all.

[@thexdude]

Fun fact their last album was called Synchronicity. Pun intended?

[@emotionblur7214]

Synchronicity is definitely not underrated, it was in fact their biggest success (and for a good reason) and they were already huge when it was released, so guess what. Zenyatta Mondatta might be underrated but Police themselves don't have a high opinion on it either, it sounds very rushed out and underproduced like they actually admit.

[@jakep5121]

This needs to be played everywhere as a Corona precaution.

[@dirkrichter4675]

Could become song of the year.....LoL...

[@SerAbiotico]

Literally i see a meme of a playlist and came to watch the videoclip

[@sledgehammer-productions]

it was heard in a supermarket in the Netherlands by a friend of mine :D

[@TheCanadianWeeb5]

yes

[@DhafinFausta]

Exactly!

[@erictripton]

The first Police video I saw in 1980. Not only the cool musicianship, but these guys looked fun and cool at the same time. Love em

[@THECARS7879]

i miss music like the CARS and the POLICE, nothing sounds like this now

[@beereaucrat3233]

the POLICE CARS do...

[@theMamboDVS]

Yup. After all this time I still have a big stupid smile on my face when I catch him smiling at me. @ 3:11

[@sophiam.b242]

Now i'm older i know what this song is about.

[@SXI96]

close your ears young lady.. haha jk

[@pcarebear1]

Sophia M.B haha, know how you feel :D

[@brianl.8393]

do you also understand Roxanne? XD

[@calebward4700]

Sophia M.B It be like that sometimes when you work with younger girls. Really annoying and frustrating.

[@SXI96]

It's about proper elevator etiquette I think

[@buddylove346]

I was in high school when The Police released Don't Stand So Close To Me and I liked it then as it was a big hit for them and it got a lot of airplay on the radio but now it's even better. If you got to grow up in the 50's through the 90's with all the golden classic movies & music, YOU were blessed.

[@TheManOfRash]

This song always reminds me of that episode of Friends where Joey advertises for VD

[@susanaramirezsaldana9867]

Me too. :D

[@garrisonglatz8330]

Just watched it today

[@michelleharrisonnails]

Had to watch that episode after you wrote this lol x

[@redey1290]

Exactly why I came here haha.

[@tjm200fool]

Why I'm here lol

[@teletubetodd]

This brings back memories of when I was entering college in 1980, the year the song came out. It became one of the signature dance numbers at frat parties all across campus. Its creatively tight harmonies perfectly evoke the edginess the title expresses-which also expressed my feelings about girls at the time, much to my chagrin. Thanks for posting!

[@MeninoLambrini]

sure, daddy.

[@akishot6735]

alright

[@TylerSteven9]

Pissed Bob Ross your comment made me laugh

[@kimkawaiiroach4875]

flanders 😆

[@juanarce5368]

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU?????????????? Farting girls.....

[@theoo.2019]

What a beautiful song to listen to while riding/driving in a car at night. The soothing base solos make it such a great song for this.

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

Considering the lyrics...

[@PlasmaSnake369]

Maybe that's why they used to always play it on the radio

[@ultimatesoup]

I relate to this so hard

[@NeOWaR2024]

This has ALWAYS been my favourite Police tune, it's so awesome.

[@SevenEllen]

Back when songs were all about talent: It's in their lyrics, their singing, the thinking behind the story, the lot.

[@lipeac97]

Yea bro, i'm from Brazil and we just hear shit.

[@SevenEllen]

You must have some classic favourites though, surely? :-)

[@lipeac97]

+ReelSerious In Brazil all the teens/young just listen funk, one piece of shit that just talk about sex, drugs and this kind of stuff (and do this with a terrible songs, omg, my ear cry). We dont produce good songs anymore...just the olds keep doing the good work, like: Ultraje a Rigor and Roupa Nova. Our rock is dying very quickly.

[@SevenEllen]

Felipe Amorim I understand. We haven't had anything but pop over here for a long time. I don't listen to anything new any more either, just old stuff. Queen, U2, Annie Lennox, Hendrix, Pink Floyd, George Michael, The Police, Bjork, etc. ^_^

[@devito8183]

One second you're watching every step I take now you're telling me to not stand so close to you? Make up your damn mind!

[@classicalmusic1175]

Such a banger of a song. The epitome of catchy.

[@comradedyatlov4143]

My dad loved this song and always sang it to my mom. When he died back in 2016, I kept listening to it over and over, remembering his voice. I love you, Sting!

[@thewoodys_surf_instrumental]

The Police at their best.

[@thewoodys_surf_instrumental]

I agree .. think Andy Summers wrote Mother.

[@mayemcdonald9111]

I agree.

[@teo6967]

It's Money for nothing!!!

[@Mrthor3535]

I have a buddy who stopped teaching for this exact reason. He was 26 and just hung up his football cleats. the girls were 17 and telling him how hot he was.. he shared with me some of the comments and he decided "I can't do this everyday and im not going to ruin my life" So he quit! I laughed back then but I get it now. Smart move.

[@nomirakuru]

@@clashdivision7796 ?

[@emmerencecarter4484]

Clash Division It’s actually very normal and natural. Pretty sure any normal person has had, still has crushes on people significantly older than them.

[@trashboat4434]

@@emmerencecarter4484 I'm looking at you Ms.Gibbs, science was my favorite subject

[@kyethebeast9931]

@@clashdivision7796 I’m not being funny but the age difference there isn’t even that bad. But still I don’t think students should say shit like that to teachers

[@taekwondotime]

​@@clashdivision7796 Are you retarded? All people (men and women) fantasize about dates that are at OPTIMUM sexual reproductive age. That means men of all ages will always fantasize about women who are in their early 20's, no matter what the age of the boy/man is. It doesn't matter if you're a 16 year old boy or a 40 year old man, you will fantasize about 20-25 year old women. Period. That's scientifically proven. The end.

[@jackiiiih]

O arranjo do início é tão sombrio e ameaçador 🖤

[@datboicuz]

that chorus part is addicting

[@datboicuz]

0:58

[@JerichoBrand]

jerrr Tell me about it dude it's a drug !

[@SummoningSalt]

I want my MTV...

[@jacop4689]

Summoning Salt YES ME TO :-D M.K & STING

[@F-Lambda]

Well, I want my SUV.

[@slavmama]

Summoning Salt I want your MTV too

[@PoorlyPlayedGames]

Sting did write that song too :D

[@andreyfrolov7423]

Dire Straits/

[@franksea39]

80s music is forever iconic

[@tannalove6548]

I read a good book called the Teacher by Freda McFadden. Makes me think of that.

[@RazorsEdge1810]

The first minute of this song is so good it's beyond explanation.

[@jasonredwine5270]

The push and pull between the ominous sound of the verse and the upbeat tone of the chorus are balanced perfectly. And there is something really special about the mix of this particular song- the snare just pops, guitar sounds are grainy and blendy, synth bass notes are nice and deep, and Sting's voice glides on top of it all like a cool breeze

[@jaywar69]

Stuart Copeland is one of my favorite drummers! Outstanding off time and tempo!

[@mayemcdonald9111]

jaywar69 He is exceptional at drumming.

[@bebolino100]

The answer to Every Breath Your Take

[@marlenesullivan3113]

BOTH ARE AMAZING SONGS

[@indiegente99]

Clever comment, eh.

[@functionatthejunction]

Every Breath You Take is even worse.

[@SherriTacos-n2p]

Mysterious especially if lm high oh well 🍾🧡🖤❤️🤎🤍💙💜💖👠🍀🍒💌❤️‍🔥❣️

[@chrissimpson6701]

Dee doo do do Dee dah da da!😂

[@bobjelIy]

HE'S WEARING A "THE BEAT" SHIRT!! I knew it i always thought that was the only other band that could be compared to police

[@Doug-nr3gh]

Check out a band called the outfield

[@balloonpage189]

Fun fact: before Sting was in the Police, he was a school teacher

[@Bogna1]

@@Schnoz42069 Nope, he met her while he was already successful and she was also producer.

[@mab1959]

He taught English and this song was inspired by “Lolita.” He references it “...in that book by Navokob.”

[@malcolmthomson3352]

So was Bryan Ferry

[@pooredonna]

So was Liam Neeson.

[@reesrowlands8430]

@@pooredonna No way 😂😂

[@leominerva3494]

With only 5 LPs they wrote history. A criminally underrated mythic group.

[@darreng745]

No not under rated by a long way, the ego's got too big to contain and by the end as Sting has stated they were recording their respective parts at differing times and sometimes differing studio's to prevent friction.

[@a.taylor8294]

How are they underrated when they are highly acclaimed, have sold hundreds of millions, and are loved all around the world?

[@blubase06]

guys stop. this is clearly a zoomer who thinks they stumbled across a gem of a band and are quirky for listening to old music

[@dougiemccullough4250]

Criminaly unconvicted. This song is fucking sick

[@a.taylor8294]

@@dougiemccullough4250, what does criminally unconvicted mean?

[@xxdfoster]

What a phenomenal group of musicians

[@localafh]

The Police were reggae-rock at its finest. Many bands have had limited success in this genre, but none have had the sustained success with it like The Police. 1 John 4:8

[@guillermogouldburn763]

Ace of Base comes to mind. They were immensely successful, but the lead singer hated fame, so she left the group and it was downhill from there.

[@Tomcat8970]

One of the best songs ever, and,I am 45. I was 10 when this song came out. It is timeless.

[@karenhensley8955]

I miss the 80s so very much,I feel blessed to have lived in that magical decade♡

[@irenegaleana2769]

😂

[@brandonolsen2423]

This is my favorite song of all time. Other favorites have come and gone, but this song has been in my soul for about 40 years.

[@aliciajackson8208]

Sting was one of my first crushes and this is the first video that I saw of him that did it. I still react the same I did when seeing him as I did as a little girl 😂🙈

[@TheBlackAmericana]

Hold on did this man just jump from the top of a 12 foot ladder...? @2:26

[@lisam8382]

And he's also tall so its was easy for him to do so

[@XAVI72ENATION]

I used to too in the 80s...Now ask me to get out of bed.

[@jaclynzinck4241]

J Veliz 😂👌🏻 haha lol that’s the best comment I’ve read all day

[@lisam8382]

@@jaclynzinck4241 who's comment was it mine

[@jaclynzinck4241]

Lisa M no sorry it was J Veliz’s comment it says so in my comment

[@vrzM8]

Such an insanely good song. Great verse/ chorus dynamics, hilarious witty lyrics, and brilliant instrumentation as always

[@addisonmorgan8433]

isn’t this about a teacher coming onto a student

[@furcornmanwiththemasterpla8380]

@@addisonmorgan8433 Student onto a teacher, still really creepy and in no way "Hilarious and witty"

[@scotcharoo22]

​@@furcornmanwiththemasterpla8380 fr

[@FF009A]

@@furcornmanwiththemasterpla8380 A year late, but the lyrics absolutely are clever. If you'll actually pay attention to them and consider them as opposed to the soft and frankly pitiful stance of "Creepy! Bad! No!", stomping your foot like a toddler. You don't have to condone problematic relationships to like this song and/or appreciate the strong lyrics.

[@furcornmanwiththemasterpla8380]

​@@FF009A I didn't say that the song is bad, or that we should avoid uncomfortable topics in song lyrics, that's the exact opposite of what I believe. I just said that the song isn't funny, and it's not meant to be.

[@j0hnrafael]

I haven't finished my degree to be a teacher yet. In a few years I will no longer be able to listen to this song, so let me enjoy it now.

[@phoebesanchez8915]

You could enjoy a few ...other things too. ( I'm an LPN and 21 btw)

[@christinescarff4920]

Seriously, be very careful of girls trying it on with you ! As a young student I saw what a mess a young male teacher could get into by effectively being preyed on by a pupil !!!

[@christinescarff4920]

I trained as a teacher ( but never wanted to be one ! ) after being an ecologist and then training as an educational psychologist but eventually ending up as a Senior Tax Inspector !! Don’t ask ! But I had a friend from the PGCE course at Southampton Uni who was training to teach secondary French and apparently the boys at the Grammar school in Winchester where he did his teaching practise called him ? and eventually when he walked down the corridor would just shout ‘ Woof woof ‘ !!! And on his first day on teaching practise when he asked for their names wrote things like S. Hit etc !!!

[@scottw6704]

Actually, it might serve as a good daily warning. Because yes there will be a few young'uns who think "new teacher, let's see how far I can get."

[@Mistyfranklin914]

Educational. I actually looked up that book by Nabokov.

[@LonelyLoreley]

it´s 2020 and this goes straight to my pandemic soundtrack playlist.

[@classylassie85]

What other songs does that COVID-19 playlist consist of? 😁

[@thrusta100]

Don’t Dream it’s Over - Crowded House. Infected - The The

[@ReapingTheHarvest]

@@classylassie85 Murder by numbers

[@sagejones2574]

This song is about a pedophile school teacher boinking one of his students.

[@JackKanoff1]

@@sagejones2574 they only listen to the words "Dont stand so close to me" the rest of the song just doesn't exist to them

[@_an-aesthete_]

The musicality & overall production on this track top notch. I miss the 80s & 90s so so much. Good Times!

[@plusplusplusplusp]

You wouldn't get away with making a song with those lyrics today

[@fredbloggs5902]

But singing about your ‘WAP’ and your guy’s ‘Anaconda’ is fine.

[@shade-tv7oc]

😂😂 yeah it's kind of sad

[@Mus34679]

I still like to think you might…

[@patfromamboy]

I can’t understand most lyrics so I have no idea what they are singing other than “Don’t stand so close to me”

[@chocmilk10]

@MaeRose26no it’s not lol

[@rickwolfe7386]

Not very fleet of foot was I in the early eighties when I was in my early twenties but The Police made dancing totally within my reach. I could just jump around as if on a pogo stick while on the dance floor and fit right in. Heartfelt thanks out to them for that.

[@elguapo8437]

Will forever make me think of Joey Tribbiani from Friends.

[@samsmith5640]

What season

[@elguapo8437]

@@samsmith5640 season 1 episode 9

[@Marina-pe1gx]

Mario, right?

[@elguapo8437]

@Paddy Orourke that show was the best of its generation!!! You sicken me!

[@hunnybunny6801]

Ahhh, S.T.D'S😂😂😂

[@NickName-qh9dz]

One of the best bands from 78 -85.

[@Adamdow95]

40 years later and still a great song.

[@johnmckenzie8522]

Every police song in video and album best song all time

[@Chrisbajs]

"Still"? Do you think music deteriorates as years go by? Quite the opposite in my experience.

[@Adamdow95]

@@Chrisbajs No I was just saying it'll be a song beloved forever, not just for us but for the future too. No pun intended.

[@metronorthwtrain1452]

@@Chrisbajs easily offended much?

[@therealmisterap]

I love this band, and this song is so dark.... I didn't realize it until about 20 years ago.

[@cesarm2]

That guitar is just fire

[@thememoryhole9355]

Seeing those young fresh faces makes me feel so old! I remember this like it was yesterday. I was 12 years old when this album came out. Blows my mind.

[@Methadone4Life]

Same here!

[@VINTAGE1959]

The music video's of the 80s definitely captured the artist at their height and with their youth. They are forever immortalized because of the videos. They could all age and die, but they'll always be youthful to us

[@creatorgames3922]

This song has really gained another meaning now.

[@sharedmemories3729]

Not really

[@leftylizard9085]

And the worst part is that the new meaning is probably a more innocent one too lol.

[@wendy-kt3lc]

I always go back to video as a young British teenager of the 80’s and trust I loved the police (sting❤) however, in my 50’s now and being grown up now, I can appreciate even more the meaning behind the songs so much more. Love from a Brit xx

[@raindrops21_9]

Ah, yes. Remember the good old times of going to school when teacher would sit at his desk and casually remove his shirt? Those were the days...

[@the2ndcoming135]

Because it had Hebrews on it?🤔

[@lordofkak]

what's going on in these replies...

[@raindrops21_9]

@@lordofkak 🤣 I know...

[@RobThompson-de2db]

Who did that? No one. Oh I get it

[@lenrockable]

Just at my Catholic school🤣

[@KaraDK]

Mr Sumner, I need help with my homework after school

[@theoriginalbluey]

With each decade that passes their tunes get fresher and fresher! I will never ever grow tired of their singles.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a Song called 'the bond villain' By Robert Nix

[@dorianmode69]

This song goes out to Justin Trudeau!

[@SereneSantoriello]

Happy Sunday fam

[@hebber1961]

the other title for this is " I want you too but if I do anything I'll lose my job and go to jail"

[@CocoaNutCakery]

Actually, it's "If our ages or genders were swapped, it'd be okay."

[@leviatoche2556]

hahahaha

[@anamarvelo]

@@CocoaNutCakery um no, women teacher go to jail, ALL the time

[@dorialaura802]

Yep

[@pauldechampignon2287]

@@anamarvelo Yet, you do not hear about boys moaning about being exploited.

[@pcarebear1]

I remember listening to this as a senior/junior in High school and I also had a crush on the hot history teacher (at least I wasn't in his class)...crazy how the right songs pop up :S

[@bleachbrains]

Me too exactly! Except in this decade. aw man

[@lizzyreb210]

When Sting takes off his shirt and looks at the camera he knows EXACTLY what he is doing.

[@fernandabarrientos3946]

3:21 that mischievous grin is 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@manuelignaciomiranda5327]

He was like: I think thats too much hahaha

[@abacate4492]

@@fernandabarrientos3946 that was sexy af

[@stephenhernandez4729]

LOL!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😏😏😏😏😏

[@lizzreb1]

@@alcedo_kf . Guilty as charged! 😜🤤

[@ElisaSilva-r3x]

Dont stand só close to me🎸🎸💫🥁🥁💫🎤🎤