Following the introspective and somber The Soul Cages (1991), which focused on the death of his parents, Sting adopted a more musical tone for this album. The title is a pun on his surname, Gordon Sumner , and the Summoner character from Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales . 1. "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You"
This report explores two of Sting’s most enduring songs, and "Fields of Gold," both released in 1993 as part of his fourth solo studio album, Ten Summoner's Tales . Overview: Ten Summoner's Tales (1993) 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. Following the introspective and somber The Soul Cages
