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Don't Stand So Close To Me

by The Police
on Zenyatta Mondatta (Remastered)

Lyrics

Young teacher, the subject
Of schoolgirl fantasy
She wants him so badly
Knows what she wants to be
full lyrics
Young teacher, the subject
Of schoolgirl fantasy
She wants him so badly
Knows what she wants to be
full lyrics

Features of This Track

a subtle use of vocal counterpoint
a subtle use of vocal harmony
mild rhythmic syncopation
mixed acoustic and electric instrumentation
extensive vamping
major key tonality
a dynamic male vocalist
narrative lyrics

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Comments

# I love it when she stands close to me. Especially when she's in that tight blouse and tight skirt.
this song.....I love it but the whole vibe with the lyrics and everything.. . . . i d k it's pretty awkward
This song is about how student falls for the teacher and everybody tries to make fun of her but she won't listen. Go Girl! :D
Police .. one of do Great bands of the 80's
binkypaws
not one of my favs but def. an 80's classic! Last American Virgin n e one? lol
Ewwwwww
80 rules
That book by Nabokov...an d that great 1962 film by Kubrick, featuring James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon, and Peter Sellers. Great creepy role for Mason and Sellers in a strangely hilarious part. Anyway, a great song from a former English teacher, Mr. Sumner. The Police video was more pervy actually. :~)
World literature 101, I believe. Long time ago.
emiliej1
Great song
Never read Lolita. The only Nabokov I know really is former Sharks goaltender Evgeni.
mysticalone6 3
Hard 2 believe 3 guys put so much out. Saw them in la and they Rocked. Ah memory
Sting was a school teacher before The Police! Hello!
lilredd.jm6
Sting...Qwha t a great song writer
Personally I was more partial to the remake they made of it in '86.
jwemckay
You suck
It saved me from having to read that book. The Police were masters of juxtaposing darker lyrics with incredible energetic music. Their songs take far more than one listen to to get the whole picture. Great music does this. On one hand it is horrific but unfortunatel y not as uncommon as we would hope. Plus, the band is such a tight trio. Of course Robb below said it al lot more concisely. Awesome.
Long life to the 80´s!
Subtle disturbingne s s is what makes the Police awesome.
this song is freaken garbage as hell
Don't get close to me! I'm afraid of tight spaces! No touching the llama!
...and I thought that same line was this girl is half diseased! LOL
l.berendts
The Police at one of their finest moments.
I love this song; the lyrics combined with the almost haunting melody create an irresistable piece. Listen to Watashi Wa's rendition of "Message in a Bottle," for it is quite good also.
johnmargie6
I wish I were the girl in this song!
brilliant arrangement
msieg69
This was probably the first song I listened to that made me really start learning lyrics. This and LOLA by the Kinks. Didn't realize all songs weren't about dogs, crops, and bad girlfriends. Ah yes growing up in NC!
@pat ludwig: When this song was released, the Beach Boys were still recording, but Sting's lyrics were miles beyond the simplicity of most of Brian Wilson's composition. . . I love the Beach Boys, but I can't even imagine them doing anything as subversive as this lusty tale of a tortured and tempted teacher.
retropat
When I heard this the first time, I thought the Beach Boys were suddenly recording again. I went through two cassettes of this album.
@bmahoneygm me either!!!
One of my favorite police songs.
I can't listen to this song anymore without thinking about a Glee episode when Rachel had a crush on Mr. Schuester
kellydiamond s t a r
This song makes me think of at least a couple teachers I had. And their students.
I like some police songs but not this one so much... bad idea creating this INXS station
this song is a hott and illicit story of the attraction between a teacher and student, a forbidden love, and a fruition of many a school girl fantasy
the police kick a**
Talk about a song telling a story!!! Makes feeling flow and feel like back in HS!!!
This song is the f**kin s**t i love it what a jam
PhillipSenn
All yes. Dancing to this song, back in the late 70s.
Dancing close.
Real close.
Sweatin like a pig.
We had a lot of fun with this song.
A masterwork example of a narrative song, and of how to use lyrics to build tension.
tddhrris
She shouldn't have been standing so close to him.
Great Song
iphone043
She shouldn't have been dressing that way.
Cutting edge would be racy and non PC right now if it was released. Police are genius.
herecomes2mo r r o w
i luv this! it's so lite and fun, until you really listen to it. then it's really "wow...." ya know? the police rocked
haha, i crack up whenever this song comes on. gotta love it!
a little freaky song considering he was a teacher
this song is funny cuz it makes me think of two kids bickering. and one of em says "don't stand so close to me!" lol
A classic. "Strong words in the staffroom. The acccusations fly." What a great song.
Inspired by Nabokov's Lolita. That's great in my book! :)

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