The Police’s “Spirits in the Material World” seems to suggest that although humans are physical and react only to the tangible, the intangible things in life may be the key to solving our constant...
“The Soul Cages”, according to Sting, is based on an old British folklore. It’s about dead souls kept in lobster cages under the sea, who can only be saved by anyone who can drink...
Sting’s “Soul Cake” is based on an English tradition of baking soul cakes which was directly associated with Halloween. Back in those days, instead of trick-or-treating per se children (as well as the poor)...
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” song is premised on it being “Christmastime”. Indeed the singers (as well as addressees) are very much in the midst of enjoying yet another holiday season. And they are...
The titular “desert rose” is actually a reference to a woman. And as such, this is basically a love song. The unique angle that runs throughout is apparently the singers (Sting and Cheb Mami) have...
The way this song is commonly understood – to be based on a troubled romance – seems to be a misinterpretation. What is apparent is that there is a power struggle involved, as the “spiteful” singer (Sting)...
The Police’s “Every Breath you Take” has been dubbed ‘the most-misinterpreted song’. This is due to it retaining, throughout the ages, its reputation as a love song based on its smooth sound and lyrics which...
“Can’t Stand Losing You” was a late 1970s controversial song performed by the renowned English rock band The Police. The lyrics have been suggested to center on the theme of suicide. But is that...
“Shape of My Heart” is a song performed by English singer and songwriter Sting. Contrary to popular belief, this song isn’t a love song. In a 1993 interview, Sting said the lyrics of the...
“Money for Nothing”is one of the most successful songs performed by the English rock band Dire Straits. As the title suggests, the song’s theme is about musicians who have achieved fame and significant wealth...
