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80s (or thereabouts) song lyrics thread 34 🎉

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CoffeeBeansGalore · 03/01/2022 11:51

Come on in.
Post a few lyrics of a song from 70s, 80s, 90s with the decade & we will try to guess the artist

@Honeyroar

@RogueMNer1001

@Fleamaker123

@FlouncingBabooshka

@shinynewapple2021

@Willow2017

@Iggi999

@NeedToKnow101

@perditaplum

@bordermidgebite

@CrepuscularCritter

@SelfAppointedCarnageCauser

@AJumpedUpPantryBoy

@dexterslockedintheshedagain

@BlueSheep8

@StillCoughingandLaughing

@TheresAStarmanWaitingInTheSky

OP posts:
Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 03:56

@SimplySteveRedux

#1 would be Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough.
Correct Smile
Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 03:56

@Appalonia

No 2 is Cool for Cats!
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NickiMinajerie · 19/01/2022 04:58

It's a mystery Toyah - the third one
Fourth one is Chrissie Hynde but I do not know the title

Easy one:

He came like a hero from the factory floor
With the sun and moon as gifts
But the only son you ever saw
Were the two he left you with

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anothersmahedmug · 19/01/2022 07:10

@NickiMinajerie

It's a mystery Toyah - the third one Fourth one is Chrissie Hynde but I do not know the title

Easy one:

He came like a hero from the factory floor
With the sun and moon as gifts
But the only son you ever saw
Were the two he left you with

Big country chance
shinynewapple22 · 19/01/2022 09:44

@shinynewapple22

Got myself just one more dime But will the operator hold the line When my ears keep telling me There's no reply, no reply

I think it's 70s

Reposting from yesterday - telephone theme

Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 09:51

@NickiMinajerie

It's a mystery Toyah - the third one Fourth one is Chrissie Hynde but I do not know the title

Easy one:

He came like a hero from the factory floor
With the sun and moon as gifts
But the only son you ever saw
Were the two he left you with

Correct Smile
Honeyroar · 19/01/2022 13:12

The things you say
Your purple prose just gives you away
The things you say
(90s?)

Honeyroar · 19/01/2022 13:15

You came in
That’s what my little heart was looking for
Laughter in the rain
(90s)

Honeyroar · 19/01/2022 13:24

In my heart the fire’s burning
Choose my colour
Find a star
(80s)

shinynewapple22 · 19/01/2022 13:30

@Honeyroar

You came in That’s what my little heart was looking for Laughter in the rain (90s)
I think this is Lionel Ritchie . I don't know what it's called .
shinynewapple22 · 19/01/2022 13:35

You are my destiny ?

Bluesheep8 · 19/01/2022 13:41

The things you say
Your purple prose just gives you away
The things you say
(90s?)

Unbelievable by E.M.F

Honeyroar · 19/01/2022 13:56

Correct Shiny and Bluesheep.

The remaining one is probably the easiest!

Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 14:37

@Honeyroar

In my heart the fire’s burning Choose my colour Find a star (80s)
Culture club? Do you really want to hurt me?
Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 14:40

Don't try to hide it, love wears no disguise
I see the fire burning in your eyes
80s

Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 14:43

How can I be sure?
When your intrusion is my illusion
How can I be sure
When all the time you changed my mind
80s

Honeyroar · 19/01/2022 15:04

Correct for culture club.✅

Honeyroar · 19/01/2022 15:05

@Turnitupto11

Don't try to hide it, love wears no disguise I see the fire burning in your eyes 80s
Into the groove - Madonna
Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 15:11

Honeyroar Madonna is correct.

Bluesheep8 · 19/01/2022 15:30

How can I be sure?
When your intrusion is my illusion
How can I be sure
When all the time you changed my mind
80s

Is that Pale Shelter by Tears for Fears?

Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 15:32

@Bluesheep8

*How can I be sure? When your intrusion is my illusion How can I be sure When all the time you changed my mind 80s*

Is that Pale Shelter by Tears for Fears?

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Rogue1001 · 19/01/2022 18:54

Love TfF
And @Turnitupto11, I absolutely LOVE your un, which has just clicked. I re-watched recently (ish) and it's still as good.

Honey - Star Star Star
This is reflected in the points

Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 18:57

@Rogue1001

Love TfF And *@Turnitupto11, I absolutely LOVE* your un, which has just clicked. I re-watched recently (ish) and it's still as good.

Honey - Star Star Star
This is reflected in the points

I live TfF too, especially Pale Shelter. And thanks re my user name, what an excellent film eh?
Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 19:03

Whatever you taught me
I didn’t believe it
80s

Turnitupto11 · 19/01/2022 19:05

Some may say
I'm wishing my days away
70s