Peak
76
Weeks
6
Score
274
Chart Year
1986
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 walking towards the city. Joined with the song lyrics, this may point to a criticism of banking or business culture.
"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 (#2 in Germany), but was less of a hit in the United States.
Don't count on me, I engineer On every move we make from here I'll take the lead, you take the pain You see, I engineered this game Who do you think you fool when you talk about us? Why do you walk on glass when you know it cuts? There must be a reason why You put my life in overdrive I'm up to here with push and shove From here on in, I've had enough Don't count on me, I engineer On every move we make from here I'll take the lead, you take the pain You see, I engineered this game I'll leave it all behind in a cloud of dust There's an even chance, I'll shine or rust On my own I've got the time There's a light ahead at the end of the line Seeing you leaves me no doubt I'll take the wheel from here on out Don't count on me, I engineer On every move we make from here I'll take the lead, you take the pain You see, I engineered this game On my own, I've got the time Though there's a light ahead at the end of the line Seeing you leaves me no doubt I'll take the wheel from here on out Don't count on me, I engineer On every move we make from here I'll take the lead, you take the pain You see, I engineered Don't count on me, I engineer On every move we make from here I'll take the lead, you take the pain You see, I engineered Don't count on me, I engineer On every move we make from here I'll take the lead, you take the pain You see, I engineered
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 8, 1986 | 98 | 28 |
| 2 | Mar 15, 1986 | 92 | 34 |
| 3 | Mar 22, 1986 | 78 | 48 |
| 4 | Mar 29, 1986 | 76 | 50 |
| 5 | Apr 5, 1986 | 77 | 49 |
| 6 | Apr 12, 1986 | 86 | 40 |