Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)
Eurythmics
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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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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.
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CompositionThis synth-pop song was composed by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, the duo members of Eurythmics.
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InspirationThe song was directly inspired by George Orwell's dystopian novel, "1984". The lyrics reference concepts and themes from the novel.
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SoundtrackThis song was part of the soundtrack for the film version of George Orwell's "1984", directed by Michael Radford.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 4 in the UK Singles Chart, and it became Eurythmics' sixth consecutive Top 10 hit in the UK.
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ControversyThe 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song included scenes from the movie "1984", alongside original footage of the Eurythmics.
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AlbumIt was the lead single from Eurythmics' album "1984 (For the Love of Big Brother)", which served as the soundtrack for the film.
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International SuccessDespite the controversy, the song reached the top 10 in many other countries, including Ireland, Norway, and Australia.
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Future PerformancesThe 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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