The song famously begins with a flattened fifth (tritone), a chord historically banned by the church as "the devil's music," which creates a sense of unease before transitioning into a melodic pop-rock track. Accolades & Charting: Grammy Award: Won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (1994).
Reached #1 in Canada, #14 in the UK, and #17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . Sting - If I Ever Lose My Faith In You Fields of Gold
Sting describes the song as being in two parts: a specific list of institutions he has lost faith in (politics, media, science, technology) and a vague, undefined "You" in whom he still finds hope. This "You" could represent romantic love, God, a friend, or oneself. The song famously begins with a flattened fifth
How Sting Changed Gears With 'If I Ever Lose My Faith in You' #14 in the UK