: The phrase itself was supposedly inspired by Sting’s son. Musical Composition
"De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" ... a song that gets stuck in your head. The Police - De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (HQ)
Released in 1980, is a cornerstone track from The Police's third studio album, Zenyatta Mondatta . Though often dismissed as "baby talk," the song is an intellectual critique of the banality and manipulation of language. Meaning and Inspiration : The phrase itself was supposedly inspired by Sting’s son
: Guitarist Andy Summers used an EHX Electric Mistress flanger to achieve the song's distinct, swirling texture during the verses. Released in 1980, is a cornerstone track from
: Far from being a "child's song," the lyrics caution against the way politicians, priests, and entertainers use words to "scream for your submission" and manipulate the public.
: The track features "rhythmic hybrids" and significant space between bass lines, which received high praise from legendary songwriter Joni Mitchell. Music Video Details