Since ’80s music makes me happy (I mean, how could it not?), I wanted to see how many ’80s songs I could think of to use as responses to various situations.
For this post, I’ve come up with 21, but I’m sure I could do this all day. But then that wouldn’t be very productive, now would it?
Anyway, I ♥ the ’80s and ’80s music and ’80s dancing and ’80s make-up and ’80s clothes and…OK, OK, you get the picture.
OK, so now we can proceed to THE LIST of ways to respond to situations with ’80s song lyrics, which I have entitled, “A Taste of the ’80s.”
Of course, being that I love food, there are some food related items, hence the “taste” or sampling you are about to experience.
Be sure to listen, sing along, dance and repeat! So without further ado, I present to you…
The List
1. Are you hungry?
“I’m hungry like the wolf!”
(“Hungry Like The Wolf” – Duran Duran)
2. I’m sorry, but we’re going to let you go.
“What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this?”
(“What Have I Done To Deserve This?” – Pet Shop Boys)
3. Oh, I just can’t stand this heat wave!
“It’s a cruel, cruel summer.”
(“Cruel Summer” – Bananarama)
4. How do I make a cake?
“Whip it, whip it good!”
(“Whip it” – Devo)
5. Someone’s at the door!
“Who can it be now?”
(“Who Can it be Now?” – Men At Work)
6. So, are you ready for the Monday grind?
“It’s just another manic Monday.”
(“Manic Monday” – The Bangles)
7. I have to leave early for work tomorrow.
“Wake me up before you go-go.”
(“Wake Me up Before You Go-Go” – Wham!)
8. Guess what? We just won the lottery!
“I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it!”
(“I’m So Excited” – The Pointer Sisters)
9. Did you have fun tonight?
“I’ve had the time of my life.!”
(“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes)
10. Why did you guys break up?
“I’m holding out for a hero.”
(“Holding Out for a Hero” – Bonnie Tyler)
11. Ugh! I’m so sick! [Cough, cough]
“Don’t stand so close to me!”
(“Don’t Stand So Close To Me” – The Police)
12. Why do you need a flashlight?
“I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.”
(“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” – U2)
13. Do you think it’s going to snow?
“I can feel it coming in the air tonight.”
(“In The Air Tonight” – Phil Collins)
14. Ho can you see that?
“I’ve got the eye of the tiger!”
(“Eye of the Tiger” – Survivor)
15. How do you make an egg?
“Beat it!”
(“Beat It” – Michael Jackson)
16. Sorry that I forgot our anniversary.
“You give love a bad name!”
(“You Give Love A Bad Name” – Bon Jovi)
17. I know I’ve been so busy lately.
“How do I get you alone?”
(“Alone” – Heart)
18. I think we should see other people.
“Don’t, don’t you want me?”
(“Don’t You Want Me” – The Human League)
19. What’s the best way to reach you?
“Call me.”
(“Call Me” – Blondie)
20. What can I get you to drink?
“Red, red wine.”
(“Red Red Wine” – UB40)
21. What’s your view on politics?
“Everybody wants to rule the world.”
(“Everybody Wants To Rule The World” – Tears for Fears)
Your Turn
So, now it’s your turn! If you have an awesome ’80s song response to a situation, leave it in the comments below.
I can’t wait to see what you come up with…I bet it’ll be so rad! 😉
Oh, and don’t forget to check out some more ’80s nostalgia in my post featuring 8 Ways ’80s Kids “Missed Out” (but wouldn’t trade it for the world).
Please note this post originally appeared online on March 24, 2017; however, changes and updates have been made.