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The allure of venturing into solo work stemmed from a desire for artistic liberation. Sting reveals that although he cherished the camaraderie of being in a band—a “musical family” he was grateful for, particularly given his tumultuous upbringing with divorced parents—he felt stifled within the confines of a group. This realization led him to pursue a solo career, one that would afford him the creative freedom to explore new musical landscapes and narratives.