: Van Eede says he wrote the basic lyrics within an hour of waking up the morning after that encounter and recorded the full demo in just three days. 2. Fun Facts & Trivia
: While the band is often labeled a "one-hit wonder," they actually had another U.S. Top 10 hit with the follow-up ballad "I've Been in Love Before". 3. Pop Culture & Legacy Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
: The record company originally complained about having "(I Just)" in brackets. A studio tape operator defended it by pointing out that The Rolling Stones did the same with "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," which ended the argument. : Van Eede says he wrote the basic
While often mistaken for a standard breakup song, the lyrics carry a much more specific inspiration: Top 10 hit with the follow-up ballad "I've
The song has enjoyed a massive "second life" through movies and TV shows, making it recognizable to generations who weren't alive in the '80s:
: Lead singer Nick Van Eede wrote the lyrics based on the French phrase la petite mort ("the little death"), which is a metaphor for an orgasm.
: During the Gulf War (1990–1991), the BBC included the song on a list of tracks deemed inappropriate for broadcast due to its title.