Cutting Crew - (i Just) Died In Your Arms <HIGH-QUALITY>

: 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

While often mistaken for a standard breakup song, the lyrics carry a much more specific inspiration: Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms

: 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. : While the band is often labeled a

: The song was inspired by a real night Van Eede spent with an ex-girlfriend. The line "I should have walked away" reflects his internal conflict and guilt over reuniting for one night even though he knew the relationship was over. Pop Culture & Legacy While often mistaken for

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:

Released in 1986, "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" is one of the definitive power ballads of the '80s. It was a global smash, reaching #1 in the U.S., Canada, Norway, and Finland, and it famously became the first-ever single issued by Virgin Records America . 1. The "Secret" Meaning