The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' originally written?

   'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' was originally written by Sting in early 1977, around the time of the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, which was before the formation of the Police.

2. How did 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' evolve from a demo to a final recording?

   Sting made the first demo in 1977, followed by a second demo in January 1981 with Jean Roussel on keyboards. The Police struggled to recreate the demo’s energy, so they ultimately overdubbed their parts onto Sting’s demo, which became the final version.

3. What musical elements characterize 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic'?

   The song is characterized as new wave with elements of reggae. It features a tension between D major and D minor keys, and is dominated by piano and synthesizers, distinguishing it from other Police songs. Caribbean steel drums are featured in the chorus.

4. Why was there internal conflict within The Police regarding the recording process?

   Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland were reluctant about Jean Roussel's involvement and Sting’s original demo. Tensions rose as they tried different arrangements but finally had to use Sting’s demo. Despite initial resistance, they recorded their parts over the demo.

5. What are some notable achievements of 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' in the charts?

   The song topped the charts in the UK, Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands. It also reached No. 2 in Australia, No. 5 in Norway, and No. 3 in the US, making it one of The Police's best-performing singles in America.

6. What unique lyrical feature does 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' have?

   Sting used the word 'tragic' in the chorus to rhyme with 'magic,' as it was the only suitable word he could find. This lyrical feature was a subject of internal humor, with Stewart Copeland recalling how 'pelagic' was another option considered for the rhyme.