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Back to the 80s
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Taking a moment to look back on the most unforgettable chapter of my life - those early relationships and the incredible people who made it all so special. We shared more than memories… we shared the music, the fashion, and a beautiful simple way of living.

The soundtrack to this reflection is stripped right back—just an honest melody and a no-frills mix, the way it felt back then.

Lyrics, Vocals, Music & Mix by Garni
Released: 23-May-2025
Category: Pop
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 13.3 Mb
Plays: 14
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 0
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
BACK TO THE 80s
by Gerald G ©2025

Verse 1:

Posters of stars and stonewashed jeans,
Caught in the glare of TV dreams.
Shoulder pads wide, laughing out loud,
Boombox playing, we drew a crowd.

Verse 2:
Cassette tape spinning our Friday night,

Big hair teased, dancing in streetlight.

Bright signs and arcade kings,

MTV told us we could sing.

Chorus:

Take me back to the eighties, baby,
Where the beats were bold and the nights were crazy.
Synths were loud and the world felt right,
Living for style in the heat of the night.
Big dreams, wild hearts, no doubt,
That’s what the 80s was about!

Verse 3:
Reeboks pumping on checkerboard floors,

Posters of Bowie on bedroom doors.

Fast cars, slow jams, and feathered hair,

Leather and lace, we didn’t care.

Chorus:

Take me back to the eighties, baby,
Where the beats were bold and the nights were crazy.
Synths were loud and the world felt right,
Living for style in the heat of the night.
Big dreams, wild hearts, no doubt,
That’s what the 80s was about!

Instrumental

Bridge:
We dressed like stars, felt ten feet tall,

Spray can dreams on a brickwork wall.

When fashion talked, we listened loud,

Misfits shining, lost in the crowd.

Chorus:
Take me back to the eighties, baby—
Where the beats were bold and the nights were crazy.
Synths were loud and the world felt right,
Living for style in the heat of the night.
Big dreams, wild hearts, no doubt—
That’s what the 80s was about!

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Comments
artist
Like, so totally tubular!
I'm facing my 40th class reunion so I'm all about going back to the 80s. You really nailed the sound on this one.
Man, I wish I still had some parachute pants...
22 days ago
Your music always takes me back to tje 80's in such a good way.. a la Depeche Mode perhaps.. Thank you for the musical time machine.. smart lyrics too
22 days ago
artist
So very cool G ! It has all the hooks and synth-tricks the genre requires... Always a pleasure to listen to your creations.
Latest song: Lemon Tree
22 days ago
artist
Garni the Synth King!
Your work is good G!
I was very young in the 80s, so I dont remember things you mention in the lyrics, I have heard of them though.
Latest song: Above It All
22 days ago
artist
Flashdance memories! Great job.
22 days ago
artist
You got me back into leather pants 😁👌
Well enjoyed G 
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21 days ago
artist
the voice remember me Bowie...awesome music too, great job!!!  =)
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21 days ago
artist
Thank you for listening, appreciate the support!
artist
Perfect 80s singing and music.  A little but of Funky Town in there?
Latest song: Mary Brown
20 days ago
artist
Ripping good fun this Gerald!
Your mastery of the synth amazes...
Bravissimo!
:-)
Latest song: Brian Boru's Wake
17 days ago
Oh yes. The sweet 80s. The decade I went from 15 to 25. From a boy to a man. Where I became an engineer in electronics. And I expanded my music taste. I surely loved all electronic music of the time.
Another great song from you. You create a punch in your music that is fantastic
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