". . . loose talk in the classroom . . ."

  • Song Found On:
    Every Breath You Take - The Classics
    1980
  • The words and music are by Sting, who got his name from wearing a yellow-striped sweater that a fellow bad member said made him look like a bee. One of Sting's early jobs was that of a school teacher; he taught English and coached soccer. This song reflects a problem a number of teachers, especially newer teachers, have . . . . the physical and/or romantic attraction between student and teacher.

 

DON'T STAND SO
CLOSE TO ME

By
The Police



Lyrics:

Young teacher, the subject
Of schoolgirl fantasy
She wants him so badly
Knows what she wants to be
Inside her there's longing
This girl's an open page
Book marking - she's so close now
This girl is half his age

Don't stand, don't stand so
Don't stand so close to me
Don't stand, don't stand so
Don't stand so close to me

Her friends are so jealous
You know how bad girls get

Sometimes it's not so easy
To be the teacher's pet
Temptation, frustration
So bad it makes him cry
Wet bus stop, she's waiting
His car is warm and dry

Don't stand, don't stand so
Don't stand so close to me
Don't stand, don't stand so
Don't stand so close to me

Loose talk in the classroom
To hurt they try and try
Strong words in the staff room
The accusations fly
It's no use, he sees her
He starts to shake and cough
Just like the old man in
That book by Nabakov

Don't stand, don't stand so
Don't stand so close to me
Don't stand, don't stand so
Don't stand so close to me

Don't stand, don't stand so
Don't stand so close to me

 
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