Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)

Eurythmics

About Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)

"Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" is a song written and performed by the British duo Eurythmics. It was released as the first single from their album 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother), which served as the soundtrack to the film Nineteen Eighty-Four, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by George Orwell. The song was produced by Dave Stewart.


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1984
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Can I take this for granted
 With your eyes over me?
 In this place
 This wintery home
 I know there's always someone in

 Sexcrime
 Sexcrime
 Nineteen eighty four

 And so I face the wall
 Turn my back against it all
 How I wish I'd been unborn
 Wish I was unliving here

 Sexcrime
 Sexcrime
 Nineteen eighty four

 I'll pull the bricks down
 One by one
 Leave a big hole in the wall
 Just where you are looking in

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Eurythmics

Eurythmics were a British music duo consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, now disbanded but known to reunite from time to time. Stewart and Lennox were both previously in the bands The Catch and The Tourists. Their musical style ranged from new wave and synthpop to pop rock and soft rock. Eurythmics originally came together in 1980 and disbanded in 1990. They reunited in 1999 and split again in 2005. The duo released their first album, In the Garden, in 1981 to little fanfare, but went on to achieve global success with their second album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), released in 1983. The title track was a worldwide hit, topping the chart in various countries including the US. more »

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Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, DAVID ALLAN STEWART

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" was originally released on September 24, 1984.
Composition
This synth-pop song was composed by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, the duo members of Eurythmics.
Inspiration
The song was directly inspired by George Orwell's dystopian novel, "1984". The lyrics reference concepts and themes from the novel.
Soundtrack
This song was part of the soundtrack for the film version of George Orwell's "1984", directed by Michael Radford.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 4 in the UK Singles Chart, and it became Eurythmics' sixth consecutive Top 10 hit in the UK.
Controversy
The song's title and sexual overtone brought about some controversy. It was occasionally edited for radio and banned from airplay in some places due to its suggestive content.
Music Video
The music video for the song included scenes from the movie "1984", alongside original footage of the Eurythmics.
Album
It was the lead single from Eurythmics' album "1984 (For the Love of Big Brother)", which served as the soundtrack for the film.
International Success
Despite the controversy, the song reached the top 10 in many other countries, including Ireland, Norway, and Australia.
Future Performances
The song was rarely performed live by Eurythmics in subsequent concerts, likely due to its association with the film rather than the band's overall discography.

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