You Probably Didn’t Know What these Misunderstood Songs Are Actually About

Published on October 5, 2021
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Every Breath You Take by The Police

This song was a highly successful single in the 80s and is often the first dance song at hundreds of weddings. However, it isn’t about love and focuses on obsession and stalking. Sting has been told by many couples that it was played for them, and he thinks, “Good luck!”

Every Breath You Take By The Police

Every Breath You Take By The Police

Blackbird by The Beatles

Blackbird is a very debated song from the Beatles catalog. Written by Paul McCartney, it sounds like your everyday love song. However, according to McCartney, the lyrics reference the Civil Rights Movement, which was happening in the US then.

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Blackbird By The Beatles

Blackbird By The Beatles