Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger: The
: The song's recording was famously contentious; Andy Summers later expressed dislike for the song and Sting’s "overacting" in the video.
: Sting famously employs dense references to establish the singer's "cerebral detachment": The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger
: Directed by Godley & Creme, the iconic video features the band performing in a maze of thousands of candles. It was shot at high speed while the band mimed to a "Mickey Mouse" (double-speed) version of the song, which created a dreamlike slow-motion effect when played back at normal speed. : The song's recording was famously contentious; Andy
: Delivers delicate, shimmering guitar phrasings that add to the "ethereal" feel. : Delivers delicate, shimmering guitar phrasings that add
: A nod to Goethe’s poem about a student surpassing or losing control of their master’s magic. Musical Composition Musically, the track is a masterclass in "atmospheric pop".