🎵 The Police - King of Pain REACTION

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[@kJ922-h3j]

This song gets better and better each time you hear it! One of my favourite Police songs ever

[@TheConservativeinaction]

oh yeah top 5 for me.

[@saturnnet1627]

Dont know what the hell he's talking about but its my favorite Police song.

[@ShaunHensley]

synchronicity is a top 50 album for me for sure

[@julieheath9507]

I was just going to say that. Polices songs are always so deep and the music doesn’t always match, but every time you hear it it gets better.

[@randytorres8211]

Per Songfacts This is a very personal song written by Sting. He had recently separated from his first wife, actress Frances Tomelty, and was not getting along with the other two members of the band. Instead of repressing or deflecting the hurt, Sting dives headlong into it on this track, crowning himself the "King Of Pain." Sting said in Musician magazine: "I conjured up symbols of pain and related them to my soul. A black spot on the sun struck me as being a very painful image." He recalled the specific incident and how future wife Trudie Styler inspired the song's title in Lyrics By Sting: "I was sitting moping under a tree in the garden, and as the sun was sinking toward the western horizon, I noticed that there was a lot of sunspot activity. I turned to Trudie. 'There's a little black spot on the sun today.' She waited expectantly, not really indulging my mood but tolerant. 'That's my soul up there,' I added gratuitously. Trudie discreetly raised her eyes to the heavens. 'There he goes again, the king of pain.'"

[@t0dd000]

He's embracing his pain.

[@marcmarc1967]

First World problems...

[@oreally8605]

Thank you very much. Informative.

[@ninawildr4207]

Awesome info thx...what Trudie said was so funny...

[@deborahwa2015]

Wow! I hope he gave her songwriting credit.

[@susanbezio6708]

Depression is nothing to ignore folks.This is how Sting handles it, writing. Brad, you got it.

[@MarquisLeary34]

Well, that and a quip from Trudie Styler saying "There he goes again, the king of pain"

[@surlechapeau]

Brad & Lex, you’ll love their “Spirits In The Material World" and "The Beds Too Big Without You"!!!

[@bradcolorado8149]

Yes !! ..2 excellent songs !

[@papamaniac2410]

"There's a skeleton choking on a crust of bread" is such a crazy visual.

[@0okamino]

Right after “There’s a rich man sleeping on a golden bed.” A bed made of gold would be an extravagant luxury, but it won’t grant the luxury of a comfortable sleep.

[@brendaechols5929]

I thought that verse was weird, but I was 12 years old then

[@antonandraslindamoodwhite5407]

It's a great line, the idea that something so small could bring about one's demise

[@Mr.PeabodyTheSkeptic]

Life sucks sometimes. You have a right to feel sorry for yourself. But don't dwell. EVERYONE is the King of Pain at times.

[@marleybob3157]

"It's my destiny to be the King of Pain" speaks to any man who has had his heart ripped out. That is how I've always interpreted this song, how I felt when the love of my life said she wanted a divorce and how I see myself now that I have a long-term chronic illness that causes me to be in acute pain throughout the day. It seems to be my destiny to be the king of pain.

[@athos1974]

I feel you. My fiancee was murdered back in the 90s. NYPD never really tried to find her killer. Somewhere out there in the world, there is someone who took away the love of my life. In one moment my world was shattered. Never will I be whole ever again. Stay strong.

[@CalicoCooperFan]

Been there. Done that. You never recover. It gets easier, but is never easy. You learn to carry it with you and live with it.

[@NS-ie2ld]

@Athos Count de la Fère Damn. That one really hit me. I can’t imagine what it’s been like for you. I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@somethingyousaid5059]

Once upon a time the human race was none the worse for its nonexistence.

[@athos1974]

@@NS-ie2ld ✌️

[@keithsaulsbury4304]

it's essentially about depression. the lyrics and the imagery the lyrics provoke are absolutely brilliant.

[@richard_n]

Probably their most underrated song. It just gets better and better the more you listen to it.

[@thorolsen8057]

Listen to Walking on the Moon and Murder by Number

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

Do next these : "wrapped around your finger" , "So lonely", "Spirits in the material world" , "Can't stand losing you" & "walking on the moon"

[@armadillotoe]

And all this time I thought it was rash around your sphincter!

[@Music-tg5is]

Great suggestions.

[@Jabberwok28]

Love “Can’t Stand Losing You.”

[@stephanehalleux2573]

My favorite one is definately « wrapped around your finger »!

[@testtubeaccident7805]

They’ve done walking on the moon

[@deborahwa2015]

I love the lyrics, “There’s a little black spot in the sun today” and “…the world turning circles running ‘round my brain.” They echo what I go through in life.

[@tjhunger8644]

Most of the imagery used in The Police’s “King of Pain” portrays sorrow, darkness, and pain, contradicting the beautiful and peaceful view of nature. The writer, who uses these natural images to describe his mood appears to be in a vicious cycle of pain and hurt, thus enthroning himself as the king of pain. The first lines which talk about a black spot in the bright sun and being the same as yesterday implies his moodiness and the fact that he has already experienced a similar loss in the past. He further uses various elements of nature such as treetops, wind, rain, waterfalls, cliffs, spring tides, and spider webs, with each having an attached darkness to signify his state of mind As he continues, he reveals that his soul is that dark thing stuck in all these natural elements. His soul is dark because it is filled with sadness after experiencing another loss. In the chorus, he emphasizes on his hopes to meet someone who’ll put an end to his sorrow. However, he concludes that it just might be his destiny to experience all the painful emotions in the world. Sting talks about “King of Pain” Sting, who explained the song in an interview with Musician Magazine said it was written during the period shortly after his separation from first wife Frances Tomelty. Source from song meanings and facts

[@elkalabaw7665]

his pain is symbolically connected to these natural elements and sceneries. the album is inspired by the thoughts of carl gustav jung.

[@bigtbone4469]

I love your description. In the past when I was secretly battling depression and bouts of high anxiety, I would listen to this and Alice in Chains- Down in a Hole repeatedly without anyone knowing or be singing them constantly in my head.💙💛❤ 💚

[@tjhunger8644]

@@bigtbone4469 I hope you're doing better these days, I can certainly sympathize with you. I've been contending with mental health issues too, mainly depression and anxiety, for most of my adult life. I found myself plummeting into the abyss of self-imposed darkness like I imagine most people do, through the slippery slope of nihilism. I found the only choices I had was to stay imprisoned by nihilism, and by doing so resign myself to the grave, or be one of the walking dead until I died of natural causes, or I could find an answer to the stark reality that "if nothing matters why bother living". The solution most people choose when confronted by the vastness and seemingly arbitrary nature of existence is to medicate themselves, that being with drugs/alcohol, devoting themselves to a career to distract themselves, or seeking the solace of nurturing partners. I certainly wasn't immune to the allure of those specious strategies, but I was aware enough to know that that would be a band-aid and just a temporary stay to the underlying issues. Like I said earlier, "I hope you're doing better," and that you have found your solutions to life's biggest quandaries, and if you have, congratulations you're one of the rare ones. But in case you're still seeking advice, and if I might be so bold, and presumptuous to let you know my answer…..it's God If you're interested in more on the story of how a desperate and depraved atheist found comfort and joy just let me know.

[@juliansuarez8809]

“ I’ll always be King of pain “ song meaning of a man whom constantly is suffering from trials and tribulations in life but understands and accepts his fate.

[@pauljansen1137]

can't go wrong on The Police...next: "So Lonely" please!

[@prodajie]

Anything of Outlandos or Reggatta would be a treat.

[@Ralph-ny1ey]

YES! One of my favorites.

[@JL-uq6dq]

my vote goes for "Be My Girl/Sally"

[@brendanfromireland]

"Walking on the Moon", "So Lonely", "Message in a Bottle", "Wrapped Around Your Finger"...

[@jamessouthworth1699]

The most powerful line in the song to me is also the most subdued. "That's my soul up there"

[@trevorjames6185]

Fun fact: the album this came from ended MJ's Thriller's reign at the top of the charts.

[@donaldgilbreath4200]

I remember the first time I heard this song. I was in 7th grade, sitting in my bedroom late one night, reading, " To kill a mocking bird".

[@waynecatterton5127]

Logical next song to do after this one would be Weird Al - King of Suede

[@vaughnnewman8903]

Really miss the Police- first started listening to them in their prime when I started listening to the radio at age 13. Aside from Sting, Stewart Copeland is one of the best drummers on the planet. Some would say it's basic drumming, but he was precise and definitely made a distinctive sound that was all his.

[@flyingardilla143]

This was one of my favorite songs when I was a little kid. I had no clue about any meaning at the time - though now it makes sense why I was drawn to it.

[@DivaInTheWoods]

Brad did a pretty good job with the lyrics on the first listen! Any time we're hit with the initial feeling of emotional hurt, it feels it's just never gonna end; hence the destiny to be the 'King of Pain'. As a nature lover, all of the descriptions of the beauty in nature juxtaposed with the demise of each creature seriously spoke to me. We could avoid the pain, but then we would never experience the joy. It all goes hand-in-hand. At 15 years old, this album was EVERYTHING to me! I sat in the floor listening to the album over and over as I read the liner notes and lyrics. Most people were cooing over "Every Breath...", but this song and "Wrapped Around Your Finger" were the two songs I just couldn't get enough of. I loved the imagery of the lyrics to both! I thought you had reacted to "Wrapped..." but I don't see it, so do yourself the pleasure of listening. Listening to the entire album would be even more satisfying, even if you don't react to all. It's just a great album!

[@hognuckles]

Hands down! This is one of the top 50 rock songs ever produced! This song completely embodies a passion for survival!

[@jillk368]

This whole album is brilliant. I wore this record out in 6th grade. Great, great stuff. All the best.

[@SDisonYT]

Sting gets most of the credit for The Police hits, but Andy and Stuart were both genius musicians that were just as essential in creating their songs.

[@TheConservativeinaction]

lets goooo. this song is amazing. finally someone reacting to it. spirits inthe material world and invisible sun are good.

[@charleslesky2932]

Zenyatta Mondatta is the best Police album! Synchronicity is great but it was a commercial release Andy. Stewart and Sting knew they were done as a band and from great pain comes great art!

[@darrylpage5187]

There's a treasure trove of songs from the Police and Sting's solo career too. Check out songs like "Shape of My Heart" ... "Fortress Around Your Heart" ... and "Fragile." They are so beautifully composed and produced!

[@travismiller1640]

This has always been my favorite Police song. I absolutely wore my cassette single out when I was a kid.

[@fern]

This album, Synchronicity, was massive in the 80's with songs like "Every Breath You Take" and "Wrapped Around Your Finger" with my fave being "Synchronicity II"

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I had the Synchronicity album on vinyl and this was one of my favorite songs off that album! He is basically saying he has been through a lot of emotional pain in his life! He feels like he’s the king of pain! It’s deep! ❤️❤️

[@chrisa4695]

Sting’s lyrics to this song is sheer poetry.

[@rickwilkie2264]

Fantastic song. Wrapped Around Your Finger is another song that is equally well written. Bravo!

[@shawnk7832]

There are some of us who would love you to do Invisible Sun .. like this but darker, by this band...

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Great song from a fantastic album... Synchronicity!

[@godsspeedify]

I can not wait till the police do a reunion tour I saw them in concert back in 80s they were so good!!!

[@alrivers2297]

Been waiting for this one. Especially for the lyrics for Brad. Love this song

[@bencool8239]

Police 👍 synchronicity was all over the radio and MTV when it came out......still great 👍

[@mariacavanaugh1010]

The entire album Synchronicity reflects a darker side. The title tracks Synchronicity I, II are inspired and very expressive lyrically. Other songs like Tea in the Sahara hit the softer edge.

[@brendanfromireland]

I really enjoy the version Alanis Morissette does in her MTV Unplugged session.

[@aarontrent9270]

Patiently waiting for Brad to realize that his girl covered it.

[@Roger242]

Alanis Morissette definitely did this song justice! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqSXhKmIoLeBp9E

[@NoCanDu]

In between each scene of pain described, he says, “It’s my soul up there.” So…

[@kingcassius2586]

WRAPPED AROUND YOUR FINGER should be next!

[@chantellecline6945]

What a great song!! I love The Police they remind me of my childhood when I hear their songs.

[@Jessica_Roth]

A lovely and beautiful song. I almost feel bad pointing you at the Weird Al parody, "King of Suede". (Almost.) I see a lot of reccs for "So Lonely", which is an excellent idea. But please do the live version, because Stewart Copeland just goes insane on the drums in that one. Also give a listen to "Can't Stand Losing You", "Murder By Numbers" and "Demolition Man". I know, this is NINE Police songs already, but there's still so much more to enjoy.

[@wbchaney]

I was gonna suggest King of Suede. Weird Al is as much of a musical genius as The Police. Yeah, I said it!

[@Ralph-ny1ey]

Ty for getting to this one. It is different for the police, but one of their best. Sting wrote this around a time when he was going through rough patches with relationships (spouse, band mates, etc.) He is describing what he feels through the misfortunes in the song. All the things that are tragic (that's his soul up there). Alanis Morissette does an unplugged acoustic version of this with her beautiful voice. Highly recommend.

[@susanbotwinski5584]

The lyrics and vocals are amazing. The Police never disappoint. All this sound with three guys.

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

Sooo crazy....Less than a year after this sensational Grammy nominated LP, the Police called it quits, no warning or notice..shocked us big-time. This song's words are just what Lex said,..The King Of Pain is a busy dude..got lots of work to do, 24-7!, spreading pain and misery through the world.!! Cool pick, guys!!

[@revwillyg6450]

Bands like the Police and Dire Straits were musically and creatively leaps and bounds ahead of other bands considered pop music in the 80's.

[@user-jh4rl1wq1y]

Police is a group with a solid catalog to get into. A lot of good songs. Definitely a premiere 80s band! They came out of the post-punk/new-wave explosion of the late 70s that spawned 80s music. Sting too has plenty of solo stuff as well.

[@HeavyTopspin]

Synchronicity is such an amazing album, allowing the band to explore different musical stylings while still retaining that unmistakable Police sound and depth of concept. "Wrapped Around Your Finger" is the one hit from the album you haven't reacted to yet, another great song.

[@kathleensmith3555]

Exactly Brad - that’s the message that helped me as a young adult- everyone strives to find success and happiness but there is always obstacles and inner struggles along the way - no gain without pain

[@aaronarnold7653]

Aloha guys, great start this morning...a hui hou

[@Mentalpaused]

Sting was an art student so you will find it everywhere in their music.

[@grendelz]

One of my favorite Police songs.

[@jamison8185]

Now listen to Weird Al's "King Of Suede", you'll love it!

[@Hohum37]

It's happened! Brad was more intuitive than Lex!

[@frankpentangeli7945]

One of the best bridges of any song EVER! Astounding tune!

[@robertherring9277]

Whole album is great. Was bummed when I got it for holidays, a couple months after it dropped. Glad I got it!

[@ngairehurunui9055]

Beautiful track. Its always made me feel a kind of way 🎶 respect to Stewart Copeland 🥁

[@zippymacadoo6336]

One of my first albums, vinyl, and I still love it!

[@charlesh946]

Never forget when I was a teenager back in 83 and a local dj dedicated this song to DL Reggie White! Luv it!

[@AngelKisses]

I have thought of this song as the narrator having empathy for anything or anyone going through some kind of suffering. Hence the line " thats my soul up there". But I like Brad's take on it saying that even if we see someone who is surrounded by success and material things or lots of adoring people, we still dont know what is going on inside that person. I think I remember an interview with Sting explaining that even when he was on top of the world when The Police were at their peak, he felt empty and unhappy. Success was not what he expected it to be. It made it easier to walk away from that when he broke up the band. Lots of people just didn't get it. But if Sting is at peace with his decision, then it was the right thing for him to do.

[@alfredvelazquez3306]

He's talking about about pain, of different types. This song spoke volumes to me when itcame out. It was amazing how it spoke so much and ittook me so long to get it. Great memories and great sing.

[@sharilynbratton6476]

One of my fave Police songs, it's strangely comforting any time I feel sad and wearied by the state of the world or just personally depressed and needing a vent for my spirit.

[@jamalsampson9389]

I totally remember Mudvayne & the cover they did to this song; somehow, I do believe Chad Gray is definitely the "King Of Pain". Great upload!

[@corbinbates2708]

This and wrapped around your finger are my absolute favorite police songs

[@Predulus]

Hehe. Even though I still shake my head at Brad sometimes, he's growing! Exciting to watch.

[@charlesberton2581]

I love the Police. Not only is the music great, but it always makes you think. Thanks, cats.

[@jmv4189]

Big Brain Brad knocks it out the park. Lex felt the vibe and the power of the music.

[@atomicpunk520]

Love this song After hearing "Roxanne" in 78 you knew Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner was .................too much Since he always wore a black-n-yellow jumper with the "Jazzmen" he looked like a bee (Pre Police) We Got Sting....... what an artist. He went solo a year or so later

[@joeblow4785]

Luv your channel !! Brad & Lex kick ultimate NALGAS !!!!!

[@andrea.mojarro]

Love this album. Love this band. Great reaction

[@bonsai67]

Synchronicity. Almost 40 years ago, we played this tape on our way to the camping site in South Lake Tahoe. Good memories.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Try two of their best vibes together in one reaction video. (One is very short, but so worth a listen) First, Walking On The Moon followed by Voices. (Studio cuts only) The grooves are sick.

[@gratefulpitnicker]

Yes.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Can't believe this was released in 83'. It's way ahead of it's time as far as sound and production value.

[@rossydv]

GREAT EFFING TUNE!!!

[@user-vs7bs3bq4m]

Great song off their best album synchronicity. Every song is a winner

[@eggy1962]

lookaround you guys....all the painful images in daily life plus past and present, song is describing all sorts of misery...... this is my favourite police song for those lyrics alone..

[@tedthonn3026]

My favorite Police song. Room for introspection and interpretation.

[@robertbagley9199]

Great track, we can all relate to at times. 'Contact' 'Spirits in the Material World' 'Roxanne' 'are 3 others I think you'd enjoy (many others by these guys too)

[@juliehoffman4568]

I've always loved this song but thanks to the comments I now understand what it's about and it's just that much better.

[@shanamiller2964]

The Police are the TRUTH! They have great cuts... like music butchers. He's an English teacher that loves music and plays any kind of bass.

[@The_Kiosk]

I love the imagery of the lyrics.

[@paulrodsted3905]

The police were incredible.... One of my favourites bands

[@TheConservativeinaction]

its about him and wife. he was in a breakup. the line theres a little black spot on the sun today is a line meaning hes depressed.

[@AdstarAPAD]

He is a man who cannot help but observe all the evil happening in the world and He gets very depressed about it.. He is like a king sitting on a throne surrounded by monitors showing him all the suffering in the world and he wants His rule to end.. But He knows the world has been this way for thousands of years and He has no hope that it will ever get better.. He will always be the King of Pain until he dies. Some people live in ignorant bliss about whats happening in the world.. Some people just don't have any compassion for others. They just don't care.. But some people have a heart and they suffer when they observe the world..

[@chrisa4695]

There’s a king on throne with his eye torn out. There’s blind man looking for a shadow of doubt. There’s rich man sleeping on a golden bed. There’s a skeleton choking on a crust of bread.

[@renniegrant989]

Excellent Jung catch! The shadow figure, brilliant!

[@renniegrant989]

I thought the same. Brad must either work is the field or studied psychology. Brad, care to weigh in?

[@willfromyadkinville]

they awesome. this song was deep!

[@violentomar]

This was a written to raise awareness about the destruction we were doing to the environment. Remember in the 1980's certain whales were almost hunted to extinction (so a Save the Whales campaign was started). The Amazon was (and still is) getting destroyed at a rate. Sting was trying to awareness. After he went solo he went down to South America and spent a lot of time there in nature and with the indigenous peoples down there (and wrote Dream of the Blue Turtles).

[@ferrero8]

they didn't even notice how sick the drum comes in

[@jamesaaron7211]

The difference between sadness and depression is the sense it has and always will be thus. This aspect is reflected several times in the lyrics, particularly the ‘same old thing as yesterday’.

[@jamesmorgan4121]

Two things are evident in this reaction. 1. Brad is getting so much better at interpreting song messages and understanding metaphors. Going great mate. 2. Stuart Copeland is a bloody brilliant drummer that is too underrated and this song really showcases how good he really is

[@dab_family9405]

When news broke that The Police broke up in their prime, it was huge in the music world. They were on top of the world, and then they were no more.

[@lumpyfishgravy]

The summer this album came out was a hot one, and this track evokes a sense of claustrophobia. Good album, but it has mostly down feels for me.

[@monogramadikt5971]

"theres a blind man, looking for a shadow of doubt"

[@thelostmachine8395]

Just remember bro music from the 80's and 90's is like reading a book...

[@yesh3]

Somebody needs a hug

[@gregmacklin9758]

Good song , great group.

[@LucasSantos-ef5cg]

I love the Alanis Morissette's cover of this song, such great lyrics!