I saved the World today

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About I saved the World today

"I Saved the World Today" is a song recorded by the British pop music duo Eurythmics from their album Peace in 1999. It was written and co-produced by band-members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart. The song was released as the first single from the album and returned Eurythmics to the UK singles chart for the first time in nearly a decade, peaking at number eleven. "I Saved the World Today" was not released as a single in the United States. It peaked within the top ten in several countries, like Finland, Greece, Hungary, Italy and Poland. The verse and chorus melody of this song is similar to the Creedence Clearwater Revival's song "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?". The song was briefly played as background music for an engagement party scene in season two, episode 12 of The Sopranos, "The Knight in White Satin Armor", and then meaningfully used as background for the closing scene and credits of that same episode. It was also used in the diner scene and over the closing credits of Norwegian film Lønsj. 


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2000
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Monday finds you like a bomb
That's been left ticking there too long
You're bleeding
Some days there's nothing left to learn
From the point of no return
You're leaving

Hey Hey I saved the world today
Everybody's happy now
The bad thing's gone away
And everybody's happy now
The good thing's here to stay
Please let it stay

There's a million mouths to feed
And I've got everything I need
I'm breathing
And there's a hurting thing inside
But I've got everything to hide
I'm grieving

Hey Hey I saved the world today
Everybody's happy now
The bad thing's gone away
And everybody's happy now
The good thing's here to stay
Please let it stay

Let it stay
Let it stay
Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo the good thing

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Eurythmics

Eurythmics were a British music duo consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, now disbanded but known to reunite from time to time. Stewart and Lennox were both previously in the bands The Catch and The Tourists. Their musical style ranged from new wave and synthpop to pop rock and soft rock. Eurythmics originally came together in 1980 and disbanded in 1990. They reunited in 1999 and split again in 2005. The duo released their first album, In the Garden, in 1981 to little fanfare, but went on to achieve global success with their second album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), released in 1983. The title track was a worldwide hit, topping the chart in various countries including the US. more »

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Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, DAVID ALLAN STEWART

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10 facts about this song

Creation Facts
"I Saved the World Today" was released in the year 1999 as part of Eurythmics' album "Peace." This marked the band's return after almost a decade.
Chart Performance
On the UK Singles Chart, the song peaked at a high of no. 11, showcasing its popularity among the British audience.
Song Composition
It was composed and written by the band's members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart. Lennox took on the vocal performance while Stewart handled the instrumental sections.
Music Video
The music video of "I Saved the World Today" was directed by Sophie Muller, a prominent music videographer known for her work with bands like Radiohead and Blur. The video features snapshots of regular people going about their day-to-day life, interspersed with clips of Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart.
Multiple Languages
The song was translated into Italian for a performance by Mina, a well-known Italian singer, in her 2000 album "Diva". This version of the song is titled "Guardami negli occhi".
Live Performances
One of the memorable performances of "I Saved the World Today" was at the 46664 concert held in 2003 in Cape Town, South Africa – a charitable event aimed to raise awareness regarding AIDS in Africa, held on Nelson Mandela's 10th anniversary of freedom.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "I Saved the World Today" are interpreted as commentary on paradoxes in society, where people fantasize about heroic acts while ignoring small but impactful deeds in their daily lives.
Critical Recognition
The song earned Eurythmics a nomination for Best British Video at the BRIT Awards of 2000.
Cultural Influence
This song is believed to have influenced the musical landscape by embracing both pop and rock elements. It also helped in reviving the career of the band Eurythmics and reinforcing the status of Annie Lennox as a celebrated singer.
Celebrity Endorsement
Known for its strong melodic line, "I Saved the World Today" was lauded by Sir Elton John, who considered it among his favorite tracks of the year 1999.

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