Can't Stand Losing You
The Police
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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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Written by: Gordon Sumner
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10 facts about this song
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).
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Song ReleaseThe 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.
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Song CompositionThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceThough 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.
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Official VideoThe song's official video, directed by Derek Burbidge, features the band performing the song at a concert.
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Controversial Cover ArtThe 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.
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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.
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FilmThe 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.
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Sting's ReflectionSting 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.
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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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