The Police Message In The Bottle ★ [ POPULAR ]

"Message in a Bottle" by The Police is a 1979 reggae-rock hit written by Sting that metaphorically explores loneliness by having a castaway discover a "hundred billion bottles" on a shore. The track is celebrated for its challenging guitar riff and Stewart Copeland’s distinctive drumming. For a detailed breakdown of the song's meaning and origin, read the article on American Songwriter .