1980s Song Meanings
The 1980s gave us bold sounds and even bolder lyrics. Below, you’ll find breakdowns of what those songs really meant beneath the synths and hooks.
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“The Rose” Lyrics Meaning (Bette Midler)
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“Bizarre Love Triangle” Lyrics Meaning (New Order)
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“Another Day in Paradise” Lyrics Meaning (Phil Collins)
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“Edge of Seventeen” Lyrics Meaning (Stevie Nicks)
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“I’m Coming Out” Lyrics Meaning (Diana Ross)
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“Mr. Crowley” Lyrics Meaning (Ozzy Osbourne)
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“Kyrie” Lyrics Meaning (Mr. Mister)
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“Comfortably Numb” Lyrics Meaning (Pink Floyd)
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“Hey Nineteen” Lyrics Meaning (Steely Dan)
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“You Can Call Me Al” Lyrics Meaning (Paul Simon)
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“Rebel Yell” Lyrics Meaning (Billy Idol)
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“Sunday Bloody Sunday” Lyrics Meaning (U2)
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“Sacrifice” Lyrics Meaning (Elton John)
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“Only the Young” Lyrics Meaning (Journey)
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“Cherry Bomb” Lyrics Meaning (John Mellencamp)