The song “Every Breath You Take” by The Police and the poem Porphyria’s Lover by Robert Browning both convey very similar and interesting stories. Both the poem and song have a theme that is centered around a man’s desire for a devout lover. For example, in “Every Breath You Take” the speaker says to his lover “you belong to me” (The Police 12) thus showing his need for commitment from her. In Porphyria's Lover the speaker tells the audience “she was mine, mine, fair” (Browning 36) also showing ownership over his love interest. These statements lead the audience to presume that both speakers believe their significant others will be faithful to them. Along with these compelling similarities, there are also parts within the song and poem that