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(I Just) Died in Your Arms
1986 single by Cutting Crew
(I Just) Died in Your Arms
"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" is the debut single by English rock band Cutting Crew, from their first album, Broadcast (1986). The song was written by lead vocalist Nick Van Eede, who was inspired by a phrase he uttered while having sex with his ex-girlfriend. It is a power ballad that incorporates elements of synth-rock, new wave, and progressive rock. The lyrics use the concept of la petite mort to depict a man's internal conflict: experiencing orgasm while feeling emotionally overwhelmed, knowing he should leave the relationship but finding himself unable to walk away. The single was first released in the United Kingdom by Siren Records, a subsidiary of Virgin Records, in the summer of 1986; Virgin released it in the United States on 6 February 1987. Two music videos were produced for the respective markets. "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" achieved global commercial success, reaching number one in 16 countries, including Canada and Finland. In the United States, the single topped the Billboard...
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