Which Sting song are you referring to -- can't recall.
Your experience sounds like a wedding I went to where the first dance was to "Yesterday" by the Beatles -- "Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away, now it looks as though they're here to stay; oh, I believe in yesterday." We were peeing ourselves sniggering.
Every Breath You Take
miss marmelstein had mentioned that song upstream and it triggered a reminiscence. I find it interesting the emotional “tags” we humans place on music. For him that song represented his devotion to his mate. To me it triggers a picture of an almost comically obsessive male marking his territory.
Totally OT but regarding Under My Thumb - I don’t have a “tag” for it, no deep burning recollection indelibly tying tune to event. But I have played the song - many times.
One of the things one must do when playing covers is to try to remain faithful to the tune while simultaneously giving it your personal spin. Listen to this Robin Trower tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZWc8ybB8TM - now imagine playing Under My Thumb that way (faster tempo, power chords, hard rock edge) - that’s how I prefer to play it.
Sorry for drifting off topic ;’)