Cutting Crew’s “(I Just) Died In Your Arms,” released in 1986, is an iconic ballad that has left an indelible mark on the music industry. This timeless track, filled with emotional intensity and captivating lyrics, has stood the test of time and continues to resonate with listeners across generations.
Did You Know?
- Cutting Crew is a British rock band formed in 1985.
- “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” was their debut single and skyrocketed to international fame.
- The song reached the top of the charts in the United States, Canada, and Norway.
- The band’s lead singer, Nick Van Eede, penned the song during a night of insomnia, reflecting on a failed relationship.
- The track’s unique title was inspired by a conversation he had with his girlfriend, who exclaimed, “I just died in your arms tonight.”
Lyrics:
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must have been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight
I keep lookin’ for somethin’ I can’t get
Broken hearts lie all around me
And I don’t see an easy way to get out of this
Her diary, it sits by the bedside table
The curtains are closed, the cats in the cradle
Who would’ve thought that a boy like me could come to this
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must’ve been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must’ve been some kind of kiss
I should’ve walked away
I should’ve walked away
Is there any just cause for feelin’ like this?
On the surface, I’m a name on a list
I try to be discreet, but then blow it again
I’ve lost and found, it’s my final mistake
She’s loving by proxy, no give and all take
‘Cause I’ve been thrilled to fantasy one too many times
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must’ve been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must’ve been some kind of kiss
I should’ve walked away
I should’ve walked away
It was a long hot night
She made it easy, she made it feel right
But now it’s over, the moment has gone
I followed my hands not my head, I know I was wrong
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must’ve been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight
I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must’ve been some kind of kiss
I should’ve walked away
I should’ve walked away