Even when love has come and gone
And our hearts have moved along
I will remember
There was a time we had the trust
And that always was enough
I will remember
I will remember you
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this
It was only a kiss
It was only a kiss
Now im falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now their going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
And I just can't look
It's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy
Turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alabis
But it's just the price i payed
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
The major theme in this is commitment.
It is about a man who has broken promises before, but is determined make this relationship last.
The story is chronological. It is about courtship, marriage, and eventual death.
The two people in the song meet, court, fall in love.
(at this point, he reveals that he has never really made such a strong promise/commitment to someone)
but feels he is ready to now. "See the children run," their offspring and the "jealous sky" refer to the Heavens.
Even Heaven is jealous of their love/relationship.
The esteemed sun is jealous.
Eventually, he dies and tells his love that they will always remember their love specifically,
when she thinks of him, he wants to be personified as such...
walking in fields of gold (barley)
Sting's wife, Trudie Styler, considers this one of her favorites