Beato also provided a full breakdown of the song. It is often heard in films and television series set in the 1980s.ĭuring a Rick Beato interview, Sting referred to the song’s bridge as “one of the best bridges ever written”. It’s known as one of Sting and The Police’s greatest songs. It spent eight weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy for Song of the Year in 83. The song “Every Breath You Take” was a big commercial hit in 1983. In reality, it’s a song about a creepy stalker.īritish band The Police’s Sting is ticking down the seconds in this anthem. The lyrical content of this well-known song about breathing is often misinterpreted. You can see from Blu’s fascinating uprising how her experiences influenced this song. You and your partner may need to take a step back from each other from time to time.īreathing space is always helpful and lets you reflect. This song serves as a time capsule of sorts for a broken relationship. But the Jamaican dancehall reggae artist Sean Paul added his vocals for the single.Īfter a painful breakup, Blu Cantrell was feeling down and out.
It was initially recorded without Sean Paul for Blu’s ‘Bittersweet’ album. Breathe – Blu Cantrell & Sean Paulīlue Cantrell and Sean Paul sing this groovy song about breathing.