Originally inspired by the barley fields surrounding Sting's 16th-century Wiltshire manor, the song has always been more than just a ballad. It is a chronological narrative of love—from courtship and marriage to the eventual, inevitable parting at the end of a life. Sting Setlist at Festival de Viña del Mar 2011
The setlist was a journey through his history, featuring both Police classics and solo staples: (Opening) "Englishman in New York" "Roxanne" "Russians" "Desert Rose" "Fields of Gold" The Standout: "Fields of Gold"
Golden Memories: Sting’s Orchestral Magic at Viña del Mar 2011
While the high-energy hits got the crowd on their feet, it was the "near-introspection" of that truly captivated the 15,000-strong audience.