How Every Breath You Take By The Police Changed Meanings After Its Release
The Police's song, "Every Breath You Take," has been one of the most recognizable tunes since its release, but the meaning behind its lyrics is more obscure.
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The Police's song, "Every Breath You Take," has been one of the most recognizable tunes since its release, but the meaning behind its lyrics is more obscure.
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