I Engineer
Animotion
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Don't count on me I engineer on every move we make from here. I'll take the lead you take the pain You see I engineer this gain! Who do you think you fool when you talk about us? Why do you walk on glass when you know it cuts? There must be a reason why you put my life in ovexdrive. I'm up to here with push and shove From here on in - I've had enough - Don't count on me - I'll leave it all behind in a cloud of dust There's an even chance I'll shine or bust. On my own I've got the time There's a light ahead at the end of the line. Seein' you leaves me no doubt I'll take the wheel - from here all out - Don't count on me - . . . On my own I've got the time Oh there's a light ahead at the end of the line. Seein' you leaves me no doubt I'll take the wheel - from here all out - Don't count on me - (3x)
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Written by: HOLLY KNIGHT, MIKE CHAPMAN, BERNARD TAUPIN
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12 facts about this song
History"I Engineer" was released by the band Animotion in 1986. It was the lead single off their second studio album, ‘Strange Behavior.’
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PerformersThe song was performed by the group Animotion, led by lead singers Bill Wadhams and Astrid Plane.
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RankingThe single enjoyed moderate success, peaking at #76 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Genre"I Engineer" falls under the category of new wave and synth-pop music - genres that were prevalent in the 1980s.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Holly Knight, a prominent pop-rock songwriter in the '80s, along with Bernie Taupin and Mike Chapman.
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Bernie Taupin ConnectionInterestingly, Bernie Taupin is a longstanding collaborator with Sir Elton John and has written the lyrics for most of John's hits.
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Mike ChapmanMike Chapman, one of the song's co-writers, is known for producing hits for other famous bands such as Blondie and The Knack.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Engineer" is noted for its dystopian, futuristic theme.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists and groups, including the German band "And One" in 2006.
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Film Appearance"I Engineer" was featured on the soundtrack for the dystopian science fiction-action film 'The Wraith' in 1986.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics describe the singer's role as an engineer with the power to control love and emotions, a metaphorical way of expressing control in a relationship. It also reflects a shared theme with their other hit, "Obsession".
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Limited SuccessDespite its catchy tune and the prominence of its writers, the song did not reach the level of success of Animotion's earlier hit, “Obsession”.
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