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recurring themes & motifs
There are several themes and motifs Sting explores throughout his lyrics. Here is a brief summary of those themes and what songs explore those themes.Catholicism & Religion
Sting's upbringing within the Roman Catholic faith has influenced many of his lyrics, manifesting in songs containing allusions to Biblical stories, Catholic traditions and Sting's thoughts on spirituality. These songs include:
"Rock Steady" from ...Nothing Like The Sun
"All This Time" from The Soul Cages
"Saint Augustine In Hell" from Ten Summoner's Tales
"Sacred Love" from Sacred Love
Humanitarian & Environmental Causes
Sting's involvement and concern for humanitarian causes is reflected in many of the song's he writes, including:
"Love Is The Seventh Wave" from Dream Of The Blue Turtles
"Russians" from Dream Of The Blue Turtles
"Childen's Crusade" from Dream Of The Blue Turtles
"We Work The Black Seam" from Dream Of The Blue Turtles
"They Dance Alone" from ...Nothing Like The Sun
Lost Love
Sting sings about lost love in several forms, from love experienced in the past to love lost to a rival. These songs include:
"Fields Of Gold" from Ten Summoner's Tales
"Seven Days" from Ten Summoner's Tales
"The Hounds Of Winter" from Mercury Falling
"You Still Touch Me" from Mercury Falling
"Big Lie, Small World" from Brand New Day
"Perfect Love... Gone Wrong" from Brand New Day
Sexuality As Spirituality
Sting links sexuality and spirituality in several songs, going so far as to say "There's no religion but sex and music" in his hit song "Send Your Love". Other songs include:
"Send Your Love" from Sacred Love
"Whenever I Say Your Name" from Sacred Love
"Sacred Love" from Sacred Love
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