I Engineer

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About I Engineer

"I Engineer" is a 1986 song by American new wave band Animotion. In the song, the protagonist says to his enemy in the form of the lyrical ego, that he will win. After the release, the song was a commercial success in Europe, but was less of a hit in the United States.


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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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Animotion

Animotion is a 1980s American New Wave/synthpop band from Los Angeles, California best known for their songs "Obsession," written and performed originally by Holly Knight and Michael Des Barres; "Let Him Go"; "I Engineer," written by Holly Knight, Bernie Taupin and Mike Chapman; and "Room to Move," written and originally performed by Climie Fisher more »

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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.’
Performers
The song was performed by the group Animotion, led by lead singers Bill Wadhams and Astrid Plane.
Ranking
The single enjoyed moderate success, peaking at #76 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Genre
"I Engineer" falls under the category of new wave and synth-pop music - genres that were prevalent in the 1980s.
Songwriters
The song was written by Holly Knight, a prominent pop-rock songwriter in the '80s, along with Bernie Taupin and Mike Chapman.
Bernie Taupin Connection
Interestingly, Bernie Taupin is a longstanding collaborator with Sir Elton John and has written the lyrics for most of John's hits.
Mike Chapman
Mike Chapman, one of the song's co-writers, is known for producing hits for other famous bands such as Blondie and The Knack.
Music Video
The music video for "I Engineer" is noted for its dystopian, futuristic theme.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists and groups, including the German band "And One" in 2006.
Film Appearance
"I Engineer" was featured on the soundtrack for the dystopian science fiction-action film 'The Wraith' in 1986.
Lyrical Theme
The 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".
Limited Success
Despite 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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