I have only come here seeking knowledge

The Police, una de las bandas más importantes de la década de los 80, desde sus comienzos (1977) con un poco de post-punk, fueron desarrollando una increíble inclinación hacia el reggae (y new wave), que al final acaparó todo su repertorio, y no sólo eso sino que marcaron una pauta a la hora de crear un quasi nuevo estilo musical. Conformado por Sting, Andy y Stewart, unos muchachos flacos, de buena vibra,  de rock en las venas, melodías trincadas y letras originales con mensajes de filosofía ligera, fueron los responsables de éxitos que hablan de mensajes en botellas, de una chica que puede tener una mejor vida y no tener que pararse en el semáforo rojo, una alumna enamorada de su profesor, de caminar sobre la luna, y hasta de temas profundos, como la soledad, la vida y el dominio de la mente. De éste último conversaremos hoy. Se trata de "Wrapped Around Your Finger" (1983). 

Esta canción es un viaje, una invitación a comprender la letra, a analizarla. He leído muchos comentarios sobre su significado, comentarios que están de acuerdo solo en una cosa, es la lucha entre alguien y algo (u otro alguien) "superior".

Este tipo de canciones me recuerda a esa power generation (son varias) dónde crearon piezas mágica, que pueden ser eternas, los llamados clásicos.

El video, con movimiento lento continuo solo te invita a que la escuches.

Denle play y disfruten de cinco minutos de buena música. 

The Police, one of the most important and influential bands of the 80s, played since its begginings (1977) post punk, but with a intense bent for reggae (and new wave), that allow them to almost create a quasi new music genre. Its members were Sting, Andy and Stewart, these thin laidback guys, with good vibes and rock in their veins, well thought melodies and philosphy without trouble lyrics, were responsibles of hits that talk about messages in bottles, a girl that can have a better life and doesn't have to stand on the red lights, a young pupile in love with her teacher, a walk on the moon and even deeper subjects such as loneliness, life and mastering of the mind, which today is the reason of this entry. Im talking about "Wrapped Around Your Finger" (1983).

This song is truly a trip, an invitation to the comprehension of the lyrics.

I've read many comments about its meaning and i can see that they all agree in one thing: Someone is having a battle against something (or someone) "superior".

This type of song reminds me that Power Generation (there're some) where pieces like this seems to be created with magic. Timeless classics.

The video welcomes you with slow motion, to pay attention and enjoy the song. Here it is:

Wrapped around your finger - The Police

*lyrics courtesy of www.sing365.com

You consider me the young apprentice
Caught between the Scylla and Charybdis
Hypnotized by you if I should linger
Staring at the ring around your finger

I have only come here seeking knowledge
Things they would not teach me of in college
I can see the destiny you sold
Turned into a shining band of gold

I'll be wrapped around your finger
I'll be wrapped around your finger

Mephistopheles is not your name
I know what you're up to just the same
I will listen hard to your 'tuition
You will see it come to its fruition

I'll be wrapped around your finger
I'll be wrapped around your finger

Devil and the deep blue sea behind me
Vanish in the air you'll never find me
I will turn your flesh to alabaster
When you will find your servant is your master