Sting - Mad About You Apr 2026

The "good story" behind " Mad About You " is rooted in the biblical narrative of King David and his obsessive, destructive desire for Bathsheba . The Biblical Inspiration

The song captures the feeling of a love so intense it feels like madness or a "possession". Sting - Mad About You

Sting based the lyrics on the , specifically the moment King David looks down from his terrace and sees Bathsheba bathing. This sight leads to a series of tragic choices, including David's plot to have her husband, Uriah the Hittite, killed in battle so he could claim her for himself. The Meaning Behind the Song The "good story" behind " Mad About You