Can't Stand Losing You

The Police

About Can't Stand Losing You

"Can't Stand Losing You" is a song by English rock band The Police, released from their debut album Outlandos d'Amour, both in 1978. The song also was released as the follow-up single to "Roxanne", reaching number 2 in the UK Singles Chart on a re-release in 1979. It was written by the band's lead singer and bassist Sting as a song about suicide. The song also gained minor controversy for its single cover art, featuring Stewart Copeland hanging himself.


Year:
1993
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I called you so many times today
And I guess it's all true what your girlfriends say
That you don't ever want to see me again
And your brother's gonna kill me and he's six feet ten
I guess you'd call it cowardice
But I'm not prepared to go on like this

I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing you
I can't stand losing you
I can't stand losing you
I can't stand losing you

I see you've sent my letters back
And my L.P. records and they're all scratched
I can't see the point in another day
When nobody listens to a word I say
You can call it lack of confidence
But to carry on living doesn't make no sense

I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,

I guess this is our last goodbye
And you don't care, so I won't cry
And you'll be sorry when I'm dead
When all this guilt will be on your head
I guess you'd call it suicide
But I'm too full, to swallow my pride

I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing.
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing,
I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't stand losing you

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The Police

The Police was an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting (lead vocals, bass), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums). The Police became globally popular in the late 1970s and are generally regarded as one of the first New Wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing a style of rock that was influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz. more »

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Written by: Gordon Sumner

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Band Background
"Can't Stand Losing You" is a song by The Police, a British rock band formed in 1977. The Police consisted of Sting (lead vocals, bass guitar), Andy Summers (guitar), and Stewart Copeland (drums).
Song Release
The song was released as a single in 1978. It was the second single from their debut album "Outlandos d'Amour", which was released later in the same year.
Song Composition
The song, like many early Police songs, is noted for its reggae-inspired sound. The lyrics were written by Sting, the lead vocalist, who was largely responsible for the band's songwriting.
Chart Performance
Though initially "Can't Stand Losing You" was not a major success in the UK, peaking at number 42 upon its first release, it later became a top 3 hit in the UK when reissued in 1979.
Official Video
The song's official video, directed by Derek Burbidge, features the band performing the song at a concert.
Controversial Cover Art
The original single's cover artwork – featuring Copeland hanging himself over an ice block being melted by a portable radiator – was banned by the BBC, making it one of The Police's most controversial works.
Cover Versions
"Can't Stand Losing You" has been covered by a number of other artists, including American ska punk band Reel Big Fish and Brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso.
Film
The song title was used in 2012 documentary about The Police; "Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police", the film is based on a memoir by the band's guitarist, Andy Summers.
Sting's Reflection
Sting has since described "Can't Stand Losing You" as a song about a young man who is driven to suicide following the end of a romantic relationship.
Live Performances
"Can't Stand Losing You" remained a regular part of The Police's live performances, particularly during their reunion tour in 2007-08.

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