: A reference to the devil in the legend of Faust, suggesting a soul-selling bargain for knowledge.
: A nod to Goethe’s poem about a student surpassing or losing control of their master’s magic. Musical Composition Musically, the track is a masterclass in "atmospheric pop". The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger
: The song's recording was famously contentious; Andy Summers later expressed dislike for the song and Sting’s "overacting" in the video. : A reference to the devil in the
: Sting famously employs dense references to establish the singer's "cerebral detachment": The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger