I Engineer


"I Engineer" is a 1986 song by American new wave band Animotion. In the song, the protagonist says to his enemy in the form of the lyrical ego, that he will win.
After the release, the song was a commercial success in Europe, but was less of a hit in the United States.

Music video

The video for "I Engineer" was shot in Blackheath, England in the abandoned Royal Herbert Hospital.
There are also scenes crossing London Bridge, with the iconic building of the Financial Times newspaper in the background and people waking towards the City. Joined with the song lyrics, this may point to a criticism of banking or business culture.

Track listings

7" Single
  1. I Engineer – 4:02
  2. The Essence – 4:06
12" Single
  1. I Engineer – 5:53
  2. I Engineer – 5:08
  3. Obsession – 7:30

    Charts

Chart Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 10076
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play27
German Singles Chart2
Austrian Singles Chart19
Swiss Singles Chart6

Cover versions