I'll Be Watching You

Think back to the music of your youth. In your innocence, some of the more twisted lyrics likely went right over your head. That hard-rocking song, with the great guitar solo, might have been about date-rape. At 15 or 16, most kids didn't know about things like that, or at least they didn't look for them.

I start with a hypothetical before bringing up the song that truly fits the description. In 1983, the Police released a song titled "Every Breath You Take." It was a hauntingly beautiful song that made the artist (and later band) a whole lot of money. The majority of the public could not hear it enough. Most folks considered it a love song, likely unrequited love. Consider the lyrics.

Every Breath You Take

The Police - 1983

… Every breath you take

And every move you make

Every bond you break

Every step you take

I'll be watching you

… Every single day

And every word you say

Every game you play

Every night you stay

I'll be watching you

… Oh, can't you see

You belong to me?

How my poor heart aches

With every step you take?

… Every move you make

And every vow you break

Every smile you fake

Every claim you stake

I'll be watching you

… Since you've gone, I've been lost without a trace

I dream at night, I can only see your face

I look around, but it's you I can't replace

I feel so cold, and I long for your embrace

I keep crying, baby, baby please

… Oh, can't you see

You belong to me?

How my poor heart aches

With every step you take?

… Every move you make

And every vow you break

Every smile you fake

Every claim you stake

I'll be watching you

Every move you make

Every step you take

I'll be watching you

… I'll be watching you

(Every breath you take)

(Every move you make)

(Every bond you break)

(Every step you take) I'll be watching you

… I'll be watching you

… I'll be watching you

… whoo, hoo

(Every game you play)

(Every night you stay) I'll be watching you

… I'll be watching you

… I'll be watching you

… I'll be watching you

(Every single day)

(Every word you say)

(Every game you play)

(Every night you stay) I'll be watching you

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Gordon Sumner

Every Breath You Take lyrics © Songs Of Universal Inc.

A little bit of stalking might have been cute back in the 80s, but in the last few decades it has often led to some horrific crimes. And the victims are mothers, sisters, and daughters. The reasons can be everything from obsession to jealousy to psychosis.

And the tools for stalking have advanced to the point where you can quite literally watch, hear, and monitor "every breath they take."

It is somewhat comforting to find out that the band did not see this as a cute love song. It was about obsession, and not the good kind.

Sting would later say, "I think I was thinking of Big Brother, surveillance and control." He also said that was the explanation for his "angry" look in the video - see the video at the end of the post.

That is a little more comforting to know. It still doesn't explain how the mass market somehow completely missed this and made it a hit. 

Now when I hear the song, yes it still gets regular play on the stations that feature 80s music, it just seems really creepy, maybe even scary for girls who have experienced that situation.

They weren't the first or last to sing about surveillance. Cheap Trick previously released "Dream Police" which is in this category. Later in 1983 Rockwell would release a humorous song/video "Somebody's Watching Me" with much commercial success. It seems people like being stalked - at least in music.

No matter the situation, there is no reason to be afraid if you are a Believer. Just TRUST in the Lord, Speak His WORDS of Protection and BELIEVE THEM.

Elon's Mom Has Got It Going On!

As a wee man, I looked forward to Sports Illustrated about 3 times a year. First the college football preview, then came the college basketball preview, and finally the Swimsuit edition. Otherwise, it was a worthless magazine for college sports. If you wanted coverage of the Southwest Conference, SI was definitely NOT your source.

But every Spring several pages of tastefully photographed beauties, in sometimes questionable swimsuits, arrived in my mailbox. The first edition my Mother found in my possession led to a long discussion of its purpose in my room.

I haven't even thought of SI in years. The last swimsuit edition I purchased probably had Kathy Ireland in it! 

My how things have changed. Here are your 2022 cover models.

Kudos to all the women who were selected. I especially want to acknowledge Elon's Mother Maye Musk. Its great to see a seasoned citizen enjoying life. I liked her photos so much I wrote - ok "borrowed" a song about her. Sung to the tune of  Fountains of Wayne - Stacy's Mom.

 

Elon's Mom

Elon's mom has got it goin' on

She's all I want

And I've waited for sooooo long

Elon, can't you see?

You're just not the guy for me

I know it might be wrong but

I'm in love with Elon's mom

.@mayemusk revealed how Elon, Kimbal and Tosca reacted to her historic #SISwim22 cover https://t.co/8rUtfFrSXA

— Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) May 21, 2022

I'm a big fan of 80s music. That decade produced a bunch of talented acts, and a ton of great music and videos. The generation most impacted by that decade is reaching the pinnacle of their lives. Which means they are the decision makers in Hollywood, and the consumer segment with the greatest buying power. So its no surprise that music from the 80s is turning up everywhere.

Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ Streams Soar 8,000% Thanks to ‘Stranger Things’

For some reason, this story really took off. Don't get me wrong - I love the song and consider myself a Kate Bush fan. She did not make my ranking of Top 5 songs from the 80s, but she was an honorable mention. That may not seem like much, until considering how many good songs there were during the decade. I also identified a handful of cover songs that I thought were very well done. Placebo knocked it out of the park with a cover of Running Up That Hill. See My Favorite 80s Music Cover Songs.

I tried to watch Stranger Things when it was first released. I really wanted to like it because I'm a Winona Ryder fan. But I bailed after a handful of episodes. I did go back and watch the new season to see how the Kate Bush song was used. I must admit I liked the placement, and enjoyed the episode almost exclusively because of the song usage. I tried episode 2, but bailed about halfway through. There are just too many better options out there. If they could just get rid of the kid actors...😏

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

If law enforcement will stand down, and not engage an active shooter for up to an hour, the perp doesn't even need a gun. Imagine a crazed lunatic with a machete in class room of 1st graders. Now give him/her/them an hour. How many victims could he create with a swing every couple of seconds?

The left is so desperate to disarm America. Beto, the Washington Generals, or designated loser of Texas politics, was demanding gun confiscation before they even removed the bodies in Uvalde! And he can't even be honest about what he wants, misleading voters into thinking that Americans can purchase automatic weapons, and that these "assault weapons" are the problem. No, the problem is much deeper than that. And if guns weren't available, the student in Uvalde could have used many different weapons. He could have waited until the end of the day and driven his car through lines of children, or planted a bomb, or even poisoned the food - and likely killed far more children. Evil will find away. Americans must always be vigilant, law enforcement and armed citizens.

This report will make you angry, and confused.

The mom that ran in and saved her kids after being handcuffed in Uvalde finally spoke out. pic.twitter.com/wHNouRkCY7

— barbarism critic (luxury gay space communist arc) (@SxarletRed) June 3, 2022

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