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The Police: every song, explained.

3 The Police songs in the archive, from 1978–1983: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

1978–1983

Years covered

Rock

Main genre here

3 songs

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The Police RoxanneDive into the emotional narrative of 'Roxanne' by The Police. Explore its themes of love, longing, and heartbreak while unraveling its cultural significance. 1978 The Police Message in a BottleDive into the narrative depth, emotional resonance, and enduring legacy of The Police's hit 'Message in a Bottle.' Discover its themes, lyrics, and cultural… 1979 The Police Every Breath You TakeUncover the dark, obsessive meaning behind The Police's 'Every Breath You Take.' Explore its lyrics, Sting's intent, its chart-topping success, and its… 1983

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About these entries

Every The Police entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.