Can't Stand Losing You
Police, The · Every Breath You Take-The Clas
And I guess it's all true what your girl-friends 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, 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 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 you
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
But you'll be sorry when I'm dead
And 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...
Can't Stand Losing You
Released in 1978, Can't Stand Losing You stands as a defining track from The Police's early career, appearing on their breakthrough album Reggatta de Blanc. The song showcases the band's signature fusion of punk energy, reggae rhythms, and new wave sensibilities. Sting's vocal delivery captures a tense, obsessive anxiety, while the distinctive bassline and guitar work create an urgent, driving atmosphere. As one of the group's most recognizable hits, the recording helped solidify their international reputation and demonstrated their ability to craft concise, emotionally charged pop-rock anthems. The track remains a staple of their discography, illustrating the tight interplay between the band members that characterized their most successful era.