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King Of Pain

Name: King Of Pain
Description: This track appeared as the second single in most markets from the Police's fifth and final studio album, Synchronicity, released in 1983. In the UK, it was issued as the fourth single by A&M Records. The song was written by the band's frontman and bassist Sting, drawing inspiration from his separati

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This track appeared as the second single in most markets from the Police's fifth and final studio album, Synchronicity, released in 1983. In the UK, it was issued as the fourth single by A&M Records. The song was written by the band's frontman and bassist Sting, drawing inspiration from his separation from his wife.

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What the lyrics are about

The song explores pain through various symbolic imagery and connects these symbols to the emotional experience of a man's inner world.

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