Love Is the Seventh Wave


"Love Is the Seventh Wave" is the second single and second track from Sting's 1985 solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles.

Song information

The song concludes with a brief, self-mocking reference to Sting's biggest hit song with The Police, "Every Breath You Take", which is about the dark side of love that leads to sexual jealousy and obsession.

Music video

The music video portrays Sting as a primary school teacher, who performs amidst his students' artwork.

Single release

The single contains a different mix of the song from the album. It also features a live version of "Consider Me Gone", which was recorded at the Mogador Theatre in Paris in May 1985.

Track listings

7" US single
  1. "Love Is the Seventh Wave" – 3:45
  2. "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" – 1:15
12" UK single
  1. "Love Is the Seventh Wave" – 4:05
  2. "Consider Me Gone" – 4:45
12" US single
  1. "Love Is the Seventh Wave" – 4:05
  2. "Fortress Around your heart" – 4:48
  3. "Dream of the blue turtles" – 1:15

    Cover versions

The song was covered by the Winnipeg band, The Duhks. It is a bonus track on their eponymous album, released in 2005.