Lyrics
You miss the old Sting and the secret police
You long for the days of Sting and the secret police, reminiscing about a time when music had a rebellious edge.
You miss simple minds that enjoy more division
You miss the simplicity of bands like Simple Minds, appreciating an era that thrived on unity rather than division.
Hair metal was wild but you went bald early
Despite the wildness of hair metal, you experienced premature baldness, possibly reflecting on the transient nature of trends.
Crüe at the Whisky and the best guys OD'd
Referencing a dark moment at the Whisky a Go Go where members of Mötley Crüe overdosed, highlighting the harsh realities of that time.
McRib's tasted best during Ronnie's cold war
Nostalgia for the taste of McRib during Ronald Reagan's Cold War era, invoking memories of a politically charged period.
Before Pepsi went Crystal Michael Jackson turned white
Mentioning the shift from the heyday of Michael Jackson to a time when Pepsi went Crystal, possibly symbolizing the loss of innocence.
HIV in the scene, The Cure on the screen
Addressing the prevalence of HIV in the '80s music scene and the impact, with The Cure providing a musical backdrop to these challenging times.
George kept his faith but stayed in the closet
George Michael's struggle with faith and sexuality during a period when he remained closeted, reflecting on societal attitudes of the time.
Is this your future?
Raising a question about whether the depicted scenarios represent a potential future.
Dark 80s fantasy
Describing the current state as a dark fantasy rooted in the '80s, possibly implying a sense of nostalgia tainted by harsh realities.
Stuck in a nightmare
Expressing a feeling of being trapped in a nightmarish reality, amplifying the negative aspects of the '80s era.
Bad taste pornography
Referring to the prevalence of tasteless or controversial elements in popular culture during that time.
You missed the new wave cos you surfed the concrete
You missed out on the new wave movement because you were preoccupied with more conventional and solid surroundings (concrete).
You loved the cassette for all stereotypes
Expressing a preference for cassette tapes despite the questionable stereotypes associated with that format.
Worse looking artists but soundtracks were better
Acknowledging that '80s artists might not have had the best looks, but the quality of their soundtracks surpassed contemporary standards.
Tripping on arcades so you never had money
Recollecting times when indulging in arcades was a priority, even if it meant having limited financial resources.
Trees raved in the rain cos there was more acid
Describing a surreal scene where trees danced in the rain, possibly a metaphor for the prevalence of mind-altering substances like acid.
Dancing got dirty cos everybody was geil
Highlighting the transformation of dance culture into a more risqué and sexually charged environment during that time.
Hollywood's arms race sent Rocky to Russia
Referencing the impact of Hollywood's fascination with an arms race, with the character Rocky traveling to Russia during a politically tense period.
More Apples each day meant less jobs for doctors
Commenting on the proliferation of Apple products contributing to a decline in job opportunities for doctors.
Is this your future?
Reiterating the question of whether the portrayed scenarios are indicative of a potential future.
Dark 80s fantasy
Reaffirming the theme of a dark '80s fantasy, suggesting a continuing struggle with the harsh realities of that era.
Stuck in a nightmare
Reemphasizing the feeling of being stuck in a nightmarish reality rooted in the '80s.
Bad taste pornography
Referring to the prevalence of tasteless or controversial elements in popular culture during that time, echoing a sentiment expressed earlier.
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