(I Just) Died in Your Arms

"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" is the debut single by English rock band Cutting Crew, from their debut album, Broadcast (1986). The song was written by lead vocalist Nick Van Eede, inspired by a phrase he uttered while having sex with his ex-girlfriend. "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" is a power ballad that incorporates elements of synth-rock, new wave, and progressive rock. The lyrics employ the concept of la petite mort as a metaphor for sexual transcendence, while depicting the internal conflict of a man facing the overwhelming power of love: experiencing orgasm yet feeling helpless, knowing he should desist but finding himself unable to walk away.

The single was first released in the United Kingdom by Siren Records, a subsidiary of Virgin Records, in the summer of 1986, while Virgin oversaw its United States release on 6 February 1987. Two music videos were produced for the respective markets. "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" achieved global commercial success, reaching number one in 16 countries, including Canada and Finland. In the United States, the single topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks, becoming the first number-one single for both Cutting Crew and Virgin Records in the American market. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart.

"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" received mixed reviews upon its release. Some critics praised its melody and production, while others criticised the track for being unoriginal. "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" became Cutting Crew's signature song, and its commercial success has cemented the band's status as an example of a one-hit wonder in the 1980s. The song has been featured in numerous films, video games, and television programmes, such as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, The Lego Batman Movie, and Stranger Things. It has also been covered or sampled by other artists.