Released in May 1983 as the lead single from their final studio album Synchronicity , "" became the defining hit for The Police . While its smooth melody led many to embrace it as a romantic ballad, the song is actually a haunting exploration of obsession and surveillance. The Origin: A "Nasty Little Song"
Sting woke up in the middle of the night with the main line in his head and finished the song in just 30 minutes. The Police - Every Breath You Take
The Story of... 'Every Breath You Take' by The Police - Smooth Released in May 1983 as the lead single
The original demo was built around a Hammond organ. It only became "The Police" after guitarist Andy Summers added the iconic, clean, arpeggiated riff, which he inspired with the works of composer Béla Bartók. The Story of