The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger Review

The song is characterized by its high-concept lyrics, which Sting described as "vaguely alchemical" and "spiteful".

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

: Known for his "measured" work on the rim and cymbals, providing a light, reggae-influenced syncopation. The song is characterized by its high-concept lyrics,

: Delivers delicate, shimmering guitar phrasings that add to the "ethereal" feel. providing a light

: 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.