Sting is a terrible lyricist. Which is a strange complaint – since he’s an excellent musician and a terrific singer. One of the best live vocalists I’ve ever seen. But he cannot write. He will not learn. And the worst of his work is embarrassing on a level that should seem almost profound.
He rips off bumper stickers (If You Love Someone Set Them Free), …
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