If I Ever Lose My Faith in You

Sting

About If I Ever Lose My Faith in You

"If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" is a song recorded by English singer Sting. It was the lead single from his album Ten Summoner's Tales and was released in 1993. It achieved moderate success in many countries, reaching number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the top 40 in several European countries. In Canada the song reached number one, spending three weeks at the summit and finishing 1993 as the fourth-most-successful single. It remains one of Sting's signature songs. In 1994 the song won Sting a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male, while it was also nominated for both Record of the Year and for Song of the Year. It has been included on all of Sting's compilation albums since its release, namely Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984-1994 and The Very Best of Sting & The Police. 


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You could say I lost my faith in science and progress
You could say I lost my belief in the holy Church
You could say I lost my sense of direction
You could say all of this and worse, but
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do

Some would say I was a lost man in a lost world
You could say I lost my faith in the people on TV
You could say I'd lost my belief in our politicians
They all seemed like game show hosts to me
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do
I could be lost inside their lies without a trace
But every time I close my eyes I see your face

I never saw no miracle of science
That didn't go from a blessing to a curse
I never saw no military solution
That didn't always end up as something worse, but
Let me say this first
If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do

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Sting

Gordon Matthew Thomas SumnerCBE (born 2 October 1951), known by his stage name Sting, is an English musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, actor and philanthropist. Prior to starting his solo career, he was the principal songwriter, lead singer and bassist for the rock band The Police. more »

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Written by: GORDON SUMNER

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" is a song by English musician Sting from his fourth studio album, "Ten Summoner’s Tales". It is not a song by The Police, the band Sting was part of before his solo career.
Release Information
The song was released as the lead single from the album in 1993.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart and was a bigger hit in Canada, where it reached number 5. In the United States, the single peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Lyrics Meaning
While the lyrics can be interpreted in various ways, the main theme of the song is loyalty and faithfulness. It acknowledges the dissatisfaction with various influential institutions, but then shifts to a personal commitment showing faith in an individual.
Awards and Recognition
"If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1994. It had also been nominated for Song of the Year, but lost to Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You".
Music Video
The music video intercuts footage of Sting performing the song in front of a large satellite dish in the desert with images of his singing reflected off the moving parts of the satellite dish.
Cover Versions
In 2018, the progressive rock group Disturbed released their cover of the song. Their version peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
Reinterpretation
In 2020, Sting re-recorded the song with a lute for his album "Duets". The new version featured French singer and actress Zaz.
Live Performances
"If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" has been a staple in Sting's live performances, often serving as the show's opening number.
Critical Reception
The song has been praised by critics for its lyrical depth and Sting's distinctive, rich vocal performance.

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