The Police - Wrapped Around — Your Finger

: Directed by Godley & Creme, the iconic video features the band performing in a maze of thousands of candles. It was shot at high speed while the band mimed to a "Mickey Mouse" (double-speed) version of the song, which created a dreamlike slow-motion effect when played back at normal speed.

: Sting famously employs dense references to establish the singer's "cerebral detachment": The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger

The song is characterized by its high-concept lyrics, which Sting described as "vaguely alchemical" and "spiteful". : Directed by Godley & Creme, the iconic

: A reference to the devil in the legend of Faust, suggesting a soul-selling bargain for knowledge. : Directed by Godley & Creme

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