The lyrics are a "small musical poem about identity and loss". The card game serves as a metaphor for a man trying to understand the laws of the universe.
Sting describes the song as being about a who plays not to win money or respect, but to find a "sacred geometry" in chance. Sting - Shape of My Heart (Leon)
The line "I'm not a man of too many faces, the mask I wear is one" suggests a character who is emotionally guarded, much like the protagonist in Léon . 🎬 Connection to Léon: The Professional The lyrics are a "small musical poem about