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, released in March 1991 as the second single from his third studio album, ''

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'' (1991). The song’s lyrics are based on the story of

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from the

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. The single did not match the success of its predecessor, " All This Time", only reaching number 56 on the UK Singles Chart and missing the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 completely.

Critical reception

Pan-European magazine ''

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'' wrote, "Mostly he sounds calculated, but Sting can still be a thrill. This second single, the best track from his new album ''The Soul Cages'', is destined for greatness."

Charts

References

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