: Delivers delicate, shimmering guitar phrasings that add to the "ethereal" feel.
: A reference to the devil in the legend of Faust, suggesting a soul-selling bargain for knowledge. The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger
: The song's recording was famously contentious; Andy Summers later expressed dislike for the song and Sting’s "overacting" in the video. : Delivers delicate, shimmering guitar phrasings that add
: The narrative follows a "young apprentice" (the singer) who begins the song under the total control of a mentor or lover. By the final chorus, the tables have turned: the line "I'll be wrapped around your finger" transforms into " you'll be wrapped around my finger". : The narrative follows a "young apprentice" (the
: Known for his "measured" work on the rim and cymbals, providing a light, reggae-influenced syncopation.
: His vocal attack emphasizes the offbeats, perking up what would otherwise be a standard ballad. Critical Reception & Legacy
: Retrospective reviews from sites like AllMusic praise the song's "complex jumpy rhythms" and "emotional psychology". However, at the time of release, some critics like Garry Bushell dismissed it as "soporific plastic reggae" and "mind-bogglingly dull".