Don't Stand So Close to Me
The Police
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Young teacher, the subject Of schoolgirl fantasy She wants him so badly Knows what she wants to be Inside her there's longing This girl's an open page Book marking, she's so close now This girl is half his age Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Her friends are so jealous You know how bad girls get Sometimes it's not so easy To be the teacher's pet Temptation, frustration So bad it makes him cry Wet bus stop, she's waiting His car is warm and dry Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Loose talk in the classroom To hurt they try and try Strong words in the staffroom The accusations fly It's no use, he sees her He starts to shake and cough Just like the old man in That book by Nabakov Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me Don't stand, don't stand so Don't stand so close to me
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Written by: Gordon Sumner
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Don't Stand So Close to Me" was released on September 19, 1980 as part of The Police's third studio album "Zenyatta Mondatta."
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the UK Singles Chart, becoming The Police's third number one hit in the UK. It also reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammy Awards"Don't Stand So Close to Me" won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1982.
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InspirationThe track was inspired by the personal experiences of the lead singer, Sting, who was a school teacher prior to pursuing his music career. The song's lyrics revolve around a sexually charged relationship between a teacher and a student.
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Re-recordingIn 1986, The Police attempted to re-record the song for their compilation album "Every Breath You Take: The Singles," but had to use a synthesizer for the signature guitar line due to disagreements among band members.
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Literary ReferencesThe lyrics reference Vladimir Nabokov's novel "Lolita" as well as the classic tale of Tristan and Iseult, implying the forbidden nature of the relationship described.
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Covid-19 PandemicThe song experienced a resurgence in popularity during the covid-19 pandemic of 2020 due to its title, suggesting social distancing.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song was directed by Derek Burbidge and featured scenes with each band member teaching in unique classrooms.
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Film Appearance"Don't Stand So Close to Me" was used in the film "Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever" (1991).
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Sting's ReflectionIn later years, Sting confirmed that he felt the '86 version of the song was "utterly abominable," commenting that it was the purest expression of the animosity the band was facing at that time.
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