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.

"I Engineer"
Single by Animotion
from the album Strange Behavior
B-side	"The Essence"
Released	March 28, 1986
Recorded	1984–1985
Genre	Synthpop, new wave
Length	4:04
Label	Mercury
Songwriter(s)	Mike Chapman, Bernie Taupin, Holly Knight
Producer(s)	Richie Zito
Animotion singles chronology
"Let Him Go" (1985) "'I Engineer'" (1986) "I Want You" (1986)
Audio
"I Engineer" on YouTube

After the release, the song was a commercial success in Europe (#2 in Germany), 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 walking 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 (Remix) – 5:53
2. I Engineer (Dub Version) – 5:08
3. Obsession (Remix) – 7:30

Charts

Chart (1986)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	76
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	27
German Singles Chart[1]	2
Austrian Singles Chart[2]	19
Swiss Singles Chart[3]	6

Cover versions

• 1986: Michael Damian
• 1990: Camouflage
• 2003: 2 DJ's & One
• 2007: Bangbros