I Saved The World Today
Eurythmics · Peace
It's been left ticking there too long
You're bleeding
Some days there's nothing left to learn
From the point of no return
You're leaving
Hey hey I saved the world today
Everybody's happy now
The bad things gone away
And everybody happy now
The good thing's here to stay
Please let it stay
There's a millions mouths to feed
But I've got everything I need
I'm breathing
And there hurting thing inside
But I've got everything to hide
I'm grieving
Hey hey I saved the world today
Everybody's happy now
The bad things gone away
And everybody happy now
The good thing's here to stay
Please let it stay
Doo doo doo doo doo the good thing
Hey hey I saved the world today
Everybody's happy now
The bad things gone away
And everybody happy now
The good thing's here to stay
Please let it stay
Everybody's happy now
I Saved The World Today
Released on the 1985 album Peace, 'I Saved The World Today' stands as a defining track in the electronic pop canon, featuring the distinctive vocal interplay between Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. The song exemplifies the duo's ability to blend synthesizer-driven production with emotive, narrative-driven lyrics that explore themes of global responsibility and personal connection. Its rhythmic drive and melodic structure became a staple of mid-80s dance music, influencing countless artists who followed in the post-punk revival and new wave genres. As a key component of the Eurythmics catalogue, the recording captures the band's evolution from their early synth-pop roots toward a more polished, expansive sound that characterized their work during this pivotal era.