How the Songs Came Back to Me
As soon as I stopped telling my own story and decided to honor the community I came from and tell their story, the songs started to come again.
Sting
British musician and songwriter, member of The Police and solo artist, reflecting on creativity and where it comes from.
All moments: Sting
- The Last Ship — Sting
I write about ships, about finding your way home. Theater allowed me to be more honest than ever.
- A Conversation With Myself — Sting
I'm a bridge between jazz and rock. Music is not borders, it's dialogue.
- Activism of the Heart — Sting
I fear for the planet, but I believe in people. Each of us can be a voice for change.
- Search for Identity — Sting
I'm always searching for who I really am. It's an endless journey, and music is my companion.
- Legacy as Responsibility — Sting
I'm responsible for what I've created. The Police's music is part of cultural history.
- The Musical Journey Continues — Sting
I never stop learning. Everyone I meet teaches me something new about music and life.
- Image and Reality — Sting
Image is an empty shell. The real person is deeper. That's what I try to find in my music.
Related moments
- Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.