I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight
Foreigner Lyrics
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It must've been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight
I keep looking for something I can't get
Broken hearts lie all around me
And I don't see an easy way
To get out of this
Her diary sits by the bedside table
The curtains are closed, the cat's in her cradle
Who would've thought
That a boy like me could come to this?
Oh-oh-oh, whoa
Oh, I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must've been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight
Oh-oh-oh, whoa
Oh, I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must've been some kind of kiss
I should've walked away
I should've walked away
Is there any just cause for feeling like this?
On the surface, I'm a name on a list
I try to be discreet
But then blow it again
I've lost and found, it's my final mistake
She's loving by proxy, no give and all take
'Cause I've been thrilled to fantasy
One too many times
Oh-oh-oh, whoa
Oh, I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must've been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight
Oh, I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must've been some kind of kiss
I should've walked away
I should've walked away
It was a long hot night
She made it easy, she made it feel right
But now it's over, the moment is gone
I followed my hands, not my head
I know I was wrong
Oh, I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must've been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight
Oh, I, I just died in your arms tonight
It must've been some kind of kiss
I should've walked away
I should've walked away
The song "I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight" by Foreigner is a ballad that captures the pain of unrequited love. The main character is helpless in his situation, as he falls deeply in love with a girl who doesn't seem to feel the same way. The song begins with the declaration that he just died in her arms, and though he doesn't specify how he died, it becomes clear as the lyrics progress that the death is metaphorical, representing the death of his heart or the loss of what he thought could be a future with this girl. He can't get her out of his head, no matter how hard he tries, and he's surrounded by broken hearts everywhere he turns.
The lyrics capture the deep sorrow of a love that can’t be fulfilled. The singer admits that he has made a mistake and that he "should've walked away," but he couldn’t help falling deeper in love. He tries to be discreet about his feelings, but he can't help but blow his cover, and in the end, it all blows up in his face. The lyrics reveal the heartache of unrequited love, the feelings of betrayal and the realization that it's time to move on despite the pain.
Overall, the song is a powerful ballad that captures the feelings of heartbreak and desperation, and it resonates with a wide audience even decades after its release.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I, I just died in your arms tonight
I feel overwhelmed and defeated by what has just happened between us
It must've been something you said
Your words had a profound impact on me which caused my emotional breakdown
I just died in your arms tonight
My emotions are so intense that I feel like I have physically died
I keep looking for something I can't get
I am searching for something that is not attainable and it is causing me distress
Broken hearts lie all around me
The pain of lost love is pervasive and affects many people around me
And I don't see an easy way
I cannot see a simple solution to my heartache
To get out of this
I am trapped in my emotional turmoil and do not know how to escape it
Her diary sits by the bedside table
I am surrounded by memorabilia that reminds me of my lost love
The curtains are closed, the cat's in her cradle
The ambiance of the room is somber and quiet, reflecting my mood
Who would've thought
I am surprised that my life has taken this turn
That a boy like me could come to this?
I never imagined that I would experience such deep heartache
Is there any just cause for feeling like this?
I question the legitimacy of my pain and whether or not it is justified
On the surface, I'm a name on a list
To the world, I am just another person going through heartbreak, but for me, it is a deeply personal experience
I try to be discreet
I attempt to keep my emotions hidden and not let them affect my outward appearance
But then blow it again
Despite my attempts at composure, I often lose control of my emotions
I've lost and found, it's my final mistake
I have gone through cycles of losing love, finding it again, and losing it again, and now I realize that it was all a mistake
She's loving by proxy, no give and all take
The person I was with was not reciprocating my love, but rather taking advantage of my emotions
'Cause I've been thrilled to fantasy
I have lived in a dream world, imagining a love that was never truly present
One too many times
I have done this repeatedly, despite the consequences
It was a long hot night
The experience was intense and emotionally draining
She made it easy, she made it feel right
Despite the negative consequences, being with this person felt natural and effortless
But now it's over, the moment is gone
The relationship has ended and I cannot go back to that feeling
I followed my hands, not my head
I acted impulsively and did not think logically about the consequences of my actions
I know I was wrong
I am aware that my actions were not the best decision and regret them deeply
I should've walked away
I realize now that I should have ended the relationship earlier to prevent the heartache I am now feeling
Contributed by Aaliyah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gustavonunes8735
It's March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this masterpiece
@runeguy277
Well VC definitive edition just came out so I think a lot of people are rediscovering the old songs again.
@kingdoz
@@runeguy277 hi, what is Vc definitive edition and where can I find it please. Thanks.
@BooRadley452
I'm all in...
@runeguy277
@@kingdoz It's a GTA game, vice city, its on PS5 and XBOX, not sure about PC.
@williamtodd582
14.11.2021
@Paszonas
80s: good music
90s/2010s: nostalgia
2020s: Lego Batman
@NileBlackAndWhite
real
@OsterPug
Yes
@Richard_375
And we are here