Lyrics

Not only is it a pleasure to have all of Sting's lyrics in one place (and readable) but his introductions and musings about many of his songs is worth the price of admission alone...

I love all things Sting and couldn't wait to get this book. I didn't realize that it also includes notes made by Sting about what inspired him, what his meaning was about various lyrics and what was going on in/with the band(s) at the time. It covers his songs from the first Police album thru his Sacred Love album, 25 years of amazing lyrics! I'm so happy to have this treasure!

Lyrics is a good read for die-hard Sting fans. Reading his lyrics as more of a poem created a new way of hearing the words in your head. The background surrounding the songs that he chose to add was interesting and fun, but would have been nice if he had taken the time to add background for all the songs. There were a few songs that I was very disappointed he did not include for background. Overall, a nice addition to a Sting collection, but lacking because it did not discuss all songs included in the book.

The book is excellent and from Sting's own words, is poetry in your hands at the moment you acquire it and not only that, the design of the cover is amazing, a delicate and transparent photo of Sting over his own words printed on the cover, for me a perfect combination of delicacy, elegance and sensitivity that comes with the inspired lyrics of his songs. I have to say that is very interesting to know why and how a song is inspired, how it became a reality and how it is considered by his own author then and now. Furthermore as Sting is my favourite artist this book increase my sense of admiration to him. However it is a pity not having all these stories for all the songs, just some of them, indeed some of my favourites don't have one ... However I don't regret having bought this book and can read it whenever my soul needs to be fed.

Give him credit. The man knows music and lyrics.The product is excellent. Of particular entertainment value are the insightful introductions.I would have given the collection five stars had there been more.Sometimes the introductions come off a little too articulate. I appreciate Sting's command of language, but I am more interested in his personal thoughts than in his doctorate dissertation.There are other great lyricists, one who may be more creative than Sting is Ian Anderson for example. But as far as addressing so many social issues with a mature and yet captivating "voice" there are none to compare.Keep writing Sting. Please.

Whether or not this book can stand on its own is a question of personal preference, but knowing Sting's/Police's music certainly adds to the lyrics, in much the same way having the written lyrics in front of you will add to your appreciation of the music. This is of no great consequence as I assume practically everybody buying this book will be quite familiar with at least Sting's great hits.The anecdotes surrounding the lyrics are extremely interesting to read and Sting's modesty and irony (not least the irony on his own part) adds a lot to the pleasure of reading these prefaces to the actual lyrics. I hope I'm not breaking any copyright laws quoting his intro to "So lonely", which proves my point perfectly:I wrote these lyrics while I was in Last Exit and then grafted them shamelessly onto the chords from Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry." This kind of musical juxtaposition - the lilting rhythm of the verses separated by monolithic slabs of straight rock and roll - pleased the hell out of me. That we could achieve it effortlessly just added to the irony of a song about misery being sung so joyously.It was something of a coup when someone pointed out to BBC television that, because of my poor diction, I seemed to be singing the name of a popular TV presenter, Sue Lawley, and not "So lonely." It was played on national television as an homage to Sue, but we didn't complain. Blessings are often unexpected.The humanity of this great artist shines through every page of this book. Verdict: This book is a must for anybody who've been moved by Sting's/Police's music.

This is what song writing used to be. This is also what song writing needs to get back to! If you listen to "Shape of My Heart" and then read the lyrics and are still not moved...well, my friend, you have no soul and don't know real music when you hear it!

Gave this book as a gift!My Son & 85 Mother loved the lyrics the stories so much too.

Fast delivery, great quality, amazing staff!

I may be biased when it comes to Sting😊 I love this guy's songs and books. I have this in paperback as well and think it is fab. Some slight insight to the reasoning of this lyrics and understanding of his songs.👍👍

Wonderful

For die hard fans

As a singer, budding songwriter and great fan of Sting's music, to me this book is a wonderful collection of the lyrics to all of Sting's songs, from the first Police-album up to 2007, including commentary by Sting on a variety of his songs.(Especially the most popular ones.)So, great book to get for Sting-fans, songwriters, singers (of Sting's songs), and other people interested in his work.Five stars from me !