Saw you at the dance against the wall
How was I to know that you'd be better than them all
All alone, I thought I was a nerd
But when you smiled and asked me to dance, I couldn't say a word

80's Girl - you're the one who's meant for me
80's Girl - stole my heart and set me free
So you took me by the hand
And brought me to the Promised Land
80's Girl - you really knock me out

Hairspray, hoop earrings and those mini skirts
I was cool in my high top kicks and my concert shirts
Hanging out at the roller rink we kissed all night
Quiet nights, the lights down low it was so right

80's Girl - you're the one who's meant for me
80's Girl - stole my heart and set me free
So you showed me the way to the light
You Spin Me 'Round the Red Skies at Night
80's Girl - you really knock me out

Hanging out with the Breakfast Club
Nothing else better to do
No other girl in the world could hold.
Sixteen Candles to you

I always thought that it would last for good.
I loved you more than I thought I could
You took my heart with you when you went away

So it seems like yesterday - at the prom you were all I could see
Red lips, fingertips and pumps sent a shiver through me
Last I knew, you were married to a CPA
I guess it's better because I hope you're happier this way

80's Girl - maybe it's best you went away
80's Girl - maybe fate worked it out this way
I still remember the times that we shared
It was so easy when nobody cared
80's Girl - you'll always be the one

Copyright ® 2003 by Ed Gontarz