Ah, the ’80s—a decade filled with unforgettable music that has a knack for stirring up deep emotions. You might find yourself in the middle of a mundane Saturday errand or enjoying a post-work drink when suddenly, one of these timeless tracks begins to play. If you’re anything like me, you could be rummaging through a thrift store on a random Monday afternoon when a familiar melody hits you right in the feels.
One minute, you’re happily dancing to the Pet Shop Boys, reminiscing about wild nights with friends and youthful escapades. The next, a song starts that sends you spiraling back to those heart-wrenching moments—your first dance at prom in that vibrant purple satin dress or the sweet memory of a late-night cuddle session filled with whispered secrets. Perhaps it’s even a tune that brings to mind a long-lost friendship, the kind where you shared everything from laughter to tears, and now it feels like a lifetime ago.
So here’s the scoop: brace yourself for the feels as we revisit six heart-wrenching songs from the ’80s that still have the power to make us ugly cry.
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“Love Song,” The Cure
This haunting track captured the hearts of those who loved the broody boys with their signature floppy hair. It’s the kind of song that seemed to be written just for those moments of teenage angst.
Ugly Cry Lyric: “However far away / I will always love you / However long I stay / I will always love you.” -
“I Melt With You,” Modern English
This one made us all wish to be the one who could stop time and melt into a moment of pure bliss. The song, while romantic, carries an unsettling undertone about love amidst chaos.
Ugly Cry Lyric: “I’ll stop the world and melt with you.” -
“In Your Eyes,” Peter Gabriel
Perhaps best known for its role in a classic film, this track made you feel every ounce of longing and heartache. It’s a song that resonates deeply when you think about what you’ve lost.
Ugly Cry Lyric: “Love, I don’t like to see so much pain / so much wasted and this moment keeps slipping away.” -
“Hold On to the Nights,” Richard Marx
Let’s not kid ourselves—this ballad is a guilty pleasure. It captures that feeling of wanting more than what you have, invoking memories of what could have been.
Ugly Cry Lyric: “Well I think that I’ve been true to everybody else but me.” -
“The Flame,” Cheap Trick
This quintessential torch song provided solace during those late nights, waiting for that guy to come home. Let’s not pretend it wasn’t a little bit of a love story gone wrong.
Ugly Cry Lyric: “I’m going crazy, I’m losing sleep / I’m in too far, I’m in way too deep over you.” -
“Time After Time,” Cyndi Lauper
With its earnest lyrics, this song encapsulates loyalty and support, making it a tear-jerker for anyone who has ever felt abandoned.
Ugly Cry Lyric: “If you’re lost, you can look and you will find me / Time after time.”
So, go ahead and grab a tissue; no one’s watching you belt out these lyrics in your car or while you’re sorting through jeans at the thrift store.
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In summary, the songs of the ’80s serve as a powerful reminder of our past loves, friendships, and heartaches. Each track has the ability to transport us back in time, triggering emotions and memories that lay dormant, ready to surface at the sound of the right melody.
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