If I Ever Lose My Faith in You
Sting
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You could say I lost my faith in science and progress You could say I lost my belief in the holy Church You could say I lost my sense of direction You could say all of this and worse, but If I ever lose my faith in you There'd be nothing left for me to do Some would say I was a lost man in a lost world You could say I lost my faith in the people on TV You could say I'd lost my belief in our politicians They all seemed like game show hosts to me If I ever lose my faith in you There'd be nothing left for me to do I could be lost inside their lies without a trace But every time I close my eyes I see your face I never saw no miracle of science That didn't go from a blessing to a curse I never saw no military solution That didn't always end up as something worse, but Let me say this first If I ever lose my faith in you There'd be nothing left for me to do
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Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" is a song by English musician Sting from his fourth studio album, "Ten Summoner’s Tales". It is not a song by The Police, the band Sting was part of before his solo career.
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Release InformationThe song was released as the lead single from the album in 1993.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart and was a bigger hit in Canada, where it reached number 5. In the United States, the single peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Lyrics MeaningWhile the lyrics can be interpreted in various ways, the main theme of the song is loyalty and faithfulness. It acknowledges the dissatisfaction with various influential institutions, but then shifts to a personal commitment showing faith in an individual.
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Awards and Recognition"If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1994. It had also been nominated for Song of the Year, but lost to Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You".
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Music VideoThe music video intercuts footage of Sting performing the song in front of a large satellite dish in the desert with images of his singing reflected off the moving parts of the satellite dish.
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Cover VersionsIn 2018, the progressive rock group Disturbed released their cover of the song. Their version peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
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ReinterpretationIn 2020, Sting re-recorded the song with a lute for his album "Duets". The new version featured French singer and actress Zaz.
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Live Performances"If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" has been a staple in Sting's live performances, often serving as the show's opening number.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has been praised by critics for its lyrical depth and Sting's distinctive, rich vocal performance.
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