Pop/Rock with significant classical guitar influence.
The character is a philosopher who masks his emotions; his face never changes because he is focused on the underlying logic of the game. Sting - Shape of My Heart
Sting has described the song as a story about a who gambles not for wealth or fame, but to find a "mystical logic" or religious law within luck and chance. Pop/Rock with significant classical guitar influence
The song maintains a pensive, melancholy mood, occasionally shifting toward more hopeful relative major keys. Legacy and Cultural Impact Sting - Shape of My Heart (Official Music Video) Sting - Shape of My Heart