Sting used to be a math teacher ... hence why this song caused such a stir when it first came out ... also it was the first song on that subject (as a matter of fact its the only song i can find on student x teacher subject ... thats why i love it so much)
I remember in middle school having this young substitute teacher that all the girls were crazy over. For some reason he subbed a lot; I think the teachers took the day off just to get all the silly girls to come to class hahahaha. I could never see why they were so crazy....
Straight from Sting's bio: He then worked as a schoolteacher at St. Paul's First School in Cramlington for two years. His experiences there would inspire him to write two of the Police's greatest hits: "Don't Stand So Close To Me..."
Hello Sting. My name is Chris hansen, and we're doing a show about Singers who write songs about underage girls and the teachers who want them NOT to stand so close to them.
BTW. The police are waiting outside ready to Taze you and put you away for 30 yrs. Now if you're wondering who turned you in, well, It's probably me.
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Low budget -$ is what you call this, they should do a remake of this video with all 3 of them playing the role as the teachers following the scenerio of the song but having them in different class rooms and thier own special pets. A total 2008 remake!
Don't Stand So Close to Me" is a 1980 song and hit single by the British rock band The Police. It concerns a schoolgirl's crush on her young teacher and the teacher's nervousness about the situation
This song is not about Sting, it's about a teacher whose student was crushing on him, constantly hitting on him, and what made it worse is that she was always around him, and that could cause the teacher to get arrested, and charged with assult and the student would get away with it.
creppy? c'mon.. to me, it's one of the most sincere and.. real and true love stories ever. a little twisted, I cannot argue that, but.. you know, deep and honest.. ardent in some sorta way :) fascinating :D
you know, I'm usually not into the 80s music, dont quite like the music made before I was born.. but this song is soooo stuck in my head lately! Oldie but goldie.. and I love the theme, lol.
What was with him taking off his shirt at the end??! Random......
10danny 2 years ago
@Alphakirawolf
What about hot for teacher?
gr1mr34p3rs 2 years ago
Incorrect pronunciation of 'Nabokov'
otherwise great song (:
thekawaiiclub 2 years ago
I think they were desperately trying to RHYME Nabokov... Y'know... In case there was any confusion on what the song was about ;)
Nabokov and 'cough' is not a perfect rhyme, so they fudged a little XD
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plumespixie 2 years ago
Nabocough :D
thekawaiiclub 2 years ago
sweet video
MileSeventySeven 2 years ago
"The Police FTW !" /\_/\
thewiinerd16 2 years ago 3
Sting used to be a math teacher ... hence why this song caused such a stir when it first came out ... also it was the first song on that subject (as a matter of fact its the only song i can find on student x teacher subject ... thats why i love it so much)
Alphakirawolf 2 years ago
it's the only song about a teacher and student? serious?
princessystuff 2 years ago 2
the only one i can find, and believe me I've looked! I'm sure that there are other songs out there but i highly doubt they are as direct about it as.
Alphakirawolf 2 years ago
I see... :)
princessystuff 2 years ago
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clauclau33 2 years ago
One of the best pre-MTV music videos I've ever seen.
quiktymevideo 2 years ago 2
I'd still scr*w Sting, come on gramps its time for your rub down, LOLOL
cralfrey20 2 years ago 9
Stiing! (L)
ThunderRoad92 2 years ago
oh god, sting was so damn sexy
nicnat324 2 years ago 2
I felt the video could have focused on the story a bit more, but other wise a great song and awsome video. :3
WeisseEdelweiss 2 years ago 5
yeah I agree with you!
FamkeJackman 2 years ago
sometimes its the opposite situation LOL
S2TobeyS2 2 years ago
Featuring Sting as "Harry Potter (Adult)"
mrqs2001 2 years ago
Sting was so hot.
He still is.
^_^
Great music!
MustLuvStrawberries 2 years ago 4
the hair of the teacher!! xD Einstein? LOL
S2TobeyS2 2 years ago
I remember in middle school having this young substitute teacher that all the girls were crazy over. For some reason he subbed a lot; I think the teachers took the day off just to get all the silly girls to come to class hahahaha. I could never see why they were so crazy....
sarahaudrey03 2 years ago
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You say PINK--I say BLACK
You say HANNAH MONTANA--I say jimi hendrix
You say ZAC EFRON--I say eric clapton
You say RAP--I say HEAVY METAL
You say IM WEIRD--I say IM special
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You say PINK--I say BLACK
You say HANNAH MONTANA--I say jimi hendrix
You say ZAC EFRON--I say eric clapton
You say RAP--I say HEAVY METAL
You say IM WEIRD--I say IM special
92 % of teenagers population has moved on to Rap.
IF YOU are part of the 8 % that still listen to REAL MUSIC, copy and paste this
i love this song so much
flykaratekiid 2 years ago
I love this song
xx591 2 years ago
even after 30 years together and being around 50 years old there live shows are still legendary!
guitarmagic95 3 years ago 2
you know whats ironic? The three jumping around like idiots is STILL a better video than any of todays shit
iBlah6666 3 years ago 6
I remember when this song came out back in my early years of life. A junior in highschool at the time. Brings back a lot of happy memories.
pulsar7shine 3 years ago 2
This kind of video kind of makes you wonder how fucked up they were off coke.
xTURKx245 3 years ago
kinda makes you miss the 80's i love this song
myfan123 3 years ago
no way! sting is the most gorgeous man ever :P
dynastysoul 3 years ago 2
LOVE THE POLICE!! totally fuckin amazing!!
if i had teachers like that in skul i mite have actully went!! ah well 2 late now!!
Axelsweet 3 years ago
LOVE THIS SONG SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH
mightypies4eva 3 years ago
love this song <33!!!
StacyAnnFergusonXxX 3 years ago
Straight from Sting's bio: He then worked as a schoolteacher at St. Paul's First School in Cramlington for two years. His experiences there would inspire him to write two of the Police's greatest hits: "Don't Stand So Close To Me..."
GarthanSaal444 3 years ago
...and? ...?
Gathol 3 years ago
That comment was in response to all of those other posts that claimed this song was not semi-autobiographical.
GarthanSaal444 3 years ago
yes i understand. my "and" was for the second song. howdy
Gathol 3 years ago 2
It is true!
wgilroy 3 years ago
major hottness at 3:11 lol
awesome96969 3 years ago 6
Yeahhhhhhhhhhh and at 0.55!
If only i had a teacher like him!
Delovan2008 3 years ago
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and did any one other than me notice that the guitarist looks wasted
notoriusbjk 3 years ago
lol threw the paper ball at sting. hahahaha.
notoriusbjk 3 years ago 8
Sting is gorgeous haha
0SacredHeart0 3 years ago 5
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Hello Sting. My name is Chris hansen, and we're doing a show about Singers who write songs about underage girls and the teachers who want them NOT to stand so close to them.
BTW. The police are waiting outside ready to Taze you and put you away for 30 yrs. Now if you're wondering who turned you in, well, It's probably me.
bentoutta 3 years ago
To Catch a Predator FTW!
JiaBlackholesun 3 years ago
Your an idiot.
Voolvifmonn 3 years ago
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Low budget -$ is what you call this, they should do a remake of this video with all 3 of them playing the role as the teachers following the scenerio of the song but having them in different class rooms and thier own special pets. A total 2008 remake!
blackielawless6273 3 years ago
Yes, low budget, but it looks like they're having a lot of fun. And what the hell is he wearing?
blackleper3 3 years ago 2
Damn my teachers were old and fat ,really unfair.
BizzyLizzy132 3 years ago 8
Ya!! hot! <3
HoldDogOpNu 3 years ago 5
Love the song!!!
Sting is so hot in this video
kacazemun 3 years ago 3
OMG 3.05 to 3.12!!!
wowoow THATS HOT!!! :O
love this song!!!
akaputt 3 years ago 3
Don't Stand So Close to Me" is a 1980 song and hit single by the British rock band The Police. It concerns a schoolgirl's crush on her young teacher and the teacher's nervousness about the situation
Incredibleskills123 3 years ago 4
This song is not about Sting, it's about a teacher whose student was crushing on him, constantly hitting on him, and what made it worse is that she was always around him, and that could cause the teacher to get arrested, and charged with assult and the student would get away with it.
Malaru7 3 years ago 5
the concert I saw last year had Sting giving us a 2 minute lecture on how this song isn't about him. Yeah, right Sting.
KingSigy 3 years ago
Btw that book by Nabakov mentioned in this song is Lolita. Not my cup of tea; I saw the movie.
uzielis 3 years ago 2
i'm reading the book right now, it's creppy, don't like to link it to sting anyway
Blueberrysoupspoon 3 years ago
creppy? c'mon.. to me, it's one of the most sincere and.. real and true love stories ever. a little twisted, I cannot argue that, but.. you know, deep and honest.. ardent in some sorta way :) fascinating :D
cherry2rock 3 years ago
Oh man.. I have the biggest crush on my prof.. this song reminds me of it.. Haha
DoITakeANumber 3 years ago
its too fast, The original is slower, better in my opinion
great song anyway
Nopleravet 3 years ago
this IS the original.. the slower one is the 86 version..
pumanz 3 years ago
this is sped up, maybe that's what they mean. it's sped up a bit from the version on the album
bigmikerocks 3 years ago
I can relate to this song in ways I'm too embarrassed to speak of.
ByandFar 3 years ago 4
haha i totally feel your pain
kingygirl 3 years ago 2
You're not alone!
omegaasura21 3 years ago 2
you know, I'm usually not into the 80s music, dont quite like the music made before I was born.. but this song is soooo stuck in my head lately! Oldie but goldie.. and I love the theme, lol.
cherry2rock 3 years ago
Sting be my teacher............damn!!!!!
AnelyMG 3 years ago 2
mine too
Blueberrysoupspoon 3 years ago
Man,sting used to be hot!
ElfHybrid 3 years ago 2
they are playing in my hometown tonight :D :D :D :D :D
tompettygoddess 3 years ago
This song rocks! One of the best from the 80s! ^_^
Grunide 3 years ago
HAhaha, i love this song too
BeauFleur123 3 years ago
I LOVE THE POLICE!I LOVE THIS SONG!
(and the schoolteacher is HOTT!)
MikalaHurley 4 years ago 7
Sting was once a school teacher, believe it or not!
uzielis 3 years ago 3
es bueno
7747132 4 years ago