Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died in Your Arms Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song '(I Just) Died in Your Arms'?

   The song was written by Cutting Crew's lead singer, Nick Van Eede. He was inspired by a real-life relationship with his girlfriend, who is also the mother of his daughter. He wrote the basic lyrics within an hour and recorded the demo in three days.

2. When was '(I Just) Died in Your Arms' released?

   '(I Just) Died in Your Arms' was released in July 1986 as a single from Cutting Crew's debut studio album, Broadcast. It became a massive hit, especially in the United States where it reached No. 1 on May 2, 1987.

3. What inspired the title of the song '(I Just) Died in Your Arms'?

   The line 'I just died in your arms tonight' came to Nick Van Eede while he was having sex with his girlfriend. He found the phrase intriguing and wrote it down. Later, he added chords to the line and constructed the rest of the song from ideas written on a sheet of wallpaper.

4. What was unique about the recording process of '(I Just) Died in Your Arms'?

   The song was initially recorded in Mediasound Studios in New York but Nick Van Eede was dissatisfied with the result. It was later re-recorded in London with producer Terry Brown, who had worked with Van Eede's previous band, The Drivers. Pete Birch, a schoolfriend of Van Eede, sang harmony on the final version.

5. Has '(I Just) Died in Your Arms' been featured in any movies or TV shows?

   Yes, the song has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including Stranger Things (Episode 'Suzie, Do You Copy?'), Cold Case (Episode 'Lonely Hearts'), The Lego Batman Movie, Hot Tub Time Machine, Hot Rod, and Never Been Kissed.

6. Are there different versions of the '(I Just) Died in Your Arms' music video?

   Yes, there are two music videos for the song. The North American version features fragmented artistic shots and the band performing to the camera. The UK version was filmed in a studio, in both color and black and white. A remastered HD edition of the UK version was uploaded to YouTube in 2020.