Many say that the 1980s is the best decade—especially when it comes to music. This claim, of course, is arguable, but there is no denying that a number of music that we still know today came from the 80s. The 80s is a period of musical innovations, with the changes done at this time serving as the catalyst for a number of influences in the following years. Here’s a look at some of the most influential artists during the 80s, including the songs and the lyrics that they made popular. These songs are acknowledged by musical authorities as among the best songs during that decade.
“Like A Virgin,” by Madonna
No list about the music from the 80s is complete without Madonna, the undisputed queen of reinvention. Her song “Like A Virgin” is perhaps her most controversial during the 80s (with lyrics like “Like a virgin / Touched for the very first time / Like a virgin / When your heart beats / Next to mine”). Yet, while the lyrics are controversial, its achievement as one of the decade’s most achieved songs is not overshadowed. Its lyrics, after all, only serve as the catalyst for other songs with similar topics.
“Billie Jean” and “Beat It,” by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was called the “King of Pop”—and for good reasons. If you look at the 80s, two of his songs can prove that he certainly deserve this title. “Billie Jean” is perhaps the most acclaimed song of Jackson, proving that the lyrics and music he creates can both be critically and commercially successful. The song alludes to the instance when a woman acclaimed is the father of her child, hence the lyrics “Billie Jean is not my lover / She s just a girl who claims that I am the one / But the kid is not my son.” Needless to say, the lyrics of this song continue to be iconic until today. “Beat it,” on the other hand, has the same feel of the lyrics of “Billie Jean.” Here, the lyrics contain warnings to avoid violence at any costs. Both songs continue to be covered today, most notably by band Fall Out Boy (for “Beat It”) and American Idol winner David Cook (for “Billie Jean”)
“Livin’ on a Prayer,” by Bon Jovi
Considered by many as the best song of the 80s, this Bon Jovi piece was first deemed by Jon Bon Jovi as unworthy to be released. Its reworked version was included in their Slippery When Wet album; it has achieved massive success ever since. The lyrics tell the story of a working class couple who struggle in order to survive and maintain their relationship. The lyrics have several interpretation—some say the lyrics is anti labor union, others say it has no political leanings. But the regardless of the lyrics, the song remains to be relevant—and beautiful, just like a prayer.
“Just Like Heaven,” by The Cure
One of the British bands that achieved success during the 80s is The Cure. In an interview, The Cure’s Robert Smith said he wrote the lyrics for “Just Like Heaven” with the British audience in mind; he said he wanted to write lyrics that the British can relate to. And its success can also prove that its appeal exceeds its intended market.
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