A masterpiece and absolute perfection. Epic example of songwriting at its finest. Love this song.

Sting is a brilliant lyricist who paints a picture with his words. Poetry in motion. Simply genius!

This is one of my all time favorite reactions to a song. My son, last night, overheard me talking about this song because my other son’s friend dropped everything to pursue making a living playing poker. He streams etc. He’s doing very well financially. Regardless, I was talking to my son and my other son who plays guitar said that ironically he was just watching an interview with the writer of the guitar part Sting is playing the bass in the song. He pulled it up on KZfaq to show me how he was just watching it because it’s rated as the best guitar riff of all time and it’s used by many types of different musicians and they all play it wrong. It’s super difficult to play. I love how you breakdown the lyrics. It really is a masterpiece as you say. Thank you.

One of the Sting's masterpieces!! Great reaction!!!

This was from the 1993 album „Ten summoner‘s tales“, the same one that had „fields of gold“ on it. The chord progression and the guitar riff and of course the double-meaning lyrics are legendary! That‘s what I call good songwriting!

It's an analogy man.. not about cards.. it's about choices in life.

I was at his concert in the front row and it was the first song! He was looking me in the eyes!!!!!!! I melted !!!!!!!🤣❤💕🥰 what a beautiful memory ....... unforgettable!

Fantastic reaction and insight as always! Most of us were drawn to the sound of a song in our youth rather than contemplating lyrics deeply. Kudo's to you Sammy for the recommendation.

I think its about a man whos glory days may be gone, or at least he thinks they are, as the king in his hand and its faded memory. He knows how he got there but not what made it so special. He knows that he wrote some songs and played some shows, but thats not the shape of his heart, or why he did it or what it meant to him. It may even be about his relationship with a woman or dissatisfaction with his life. In short i think its about a man whos lost his fire.

Now you know why Ren gets his inspiration from. Sting was an amazing lyricist and guitarist too. You should listen to Wrapped Around my Finger and Russians by Sting next.

Here is an interpretation.

My favorite male Singer ever !

Obrigada Phil por reagir a Sting ,meu ídolo de juventude com uma voz mais bonita nesta idade que quando era vocalista dos Police .Ele tem músicas lindas e tem um dueto desta música com Craig David lindo as duas vozes .Aqui de Portugal Obrigada

I read the song as a man who doesn't show emotion like a lot of us in relationships ,if I told you that I love you you'd probably think there's something wrong ,

From her low crown notes, Diana Ankudinova conquers the high notes of the whistle register.

Gracias, tenía tanto tiempo que no la escuchaba y menos analizar. Saludos 🇲🇽

Fil, I'll scratch this off my list. I have a further 3 tracks from Sting waiting. - Sammy has such good taste. Sting is a clever writer and he has a wicked sense of humour. Having been a teacher, he well read.

You get it!

Watching you made me smile. Thank you. I needed that today.

As you grow,the abillity to get the deeper meaning grows.English is altso my second language,so...that did not help😂...but I altdo like that you can put your own meaning to things sometimes...like art