It’s bound to happen on a Saturday morning while you’re navigating the grocery aisles, or perhaps on a Friday night while you unwind after a long week. For me, it frequently strikes on a Monday afternoon while rummaging through a thrift store.
One moment, you’re swaying down the cereal aisle humming along to the catchy beats of the Pet Shop Boys, reminiscing about carefree nights spent giggling with your friend Sarah over Seagram’s 7 while dancing with a guy who bore a striking resemblance to the dreamy lead from A-ha. You smile, recalling those innocent moments, until the next song begins to play.
It might be the tune you slow danced to in your extravagant purple satin prom dress, complete with an enormous hoop skirt and lace fingerless gloves. Or perhaps it’s the melody that filled your room when your parents were away, the one that marked a pivotal first sleepover, where you stayed up all night watching movies and sharing your dreams. It might even be the song you played on repeat, rewinding the cassette tape as you lay on your orange shag carpet, letting the music soothe your heartache.
And sometimes, the nostalgia isn’t about a romantic interest at all. It could be a tribute to the best friend you swore to always keep close, the one with whom you belted out lyrics while driving through the night, cherishing every moment until life took you in different directions.
Regardless of the reason, you find yourself battling tears as you sift through jeans at the thrift shop, hoping no one notices you mouthing the lyrics to that one heartbreaking line—the Ugly Cry Lyric.
Join me in this musical journey:
- “Love Song,” The Cure
A poignant ballad that resonates with those who found themselves enamored with boys lost in their own emotional turmoil. Whispered softly during countless prom nights, its lyrics embody the essence of youthful love.
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
What was it about this track? Aside from the iconic scene with Nicholas Cage and Deborah Foreman, it encapsulated the longing for connection and the desire to be the reason someone stops the world.
Ugly Cry Lyric: I’ll stop the world and melt with you. - “In Your Eyes,” Peter Gabriel
You know the film, but did you realize it sparked a boom in boom box and trench coat sales? This song became the soundtrack to countless intimate moments, evoking bittersweet memories of love 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
Don’t deny it; this one gets to you. Maybe you were always loyal, but deep down, you felt that familiar longing for something more.
Ugly Cry Lyric: Well I think that I’ve been true to everybody else but me / And the way I feel about you makes my heart long to be free. - “The Flame,” Cheap Trick
A quintessential ’80s love anthem, this song provided solace during lonely nights spent waiting for a call from that certain someone.
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
Cyndi’s fearless artistry shines through in this powerful ballad, evoking tears for anyone you’ve left behind.
Ugly Cry Lyric: If you’re lost, you can look and you will find me / Time after time.
So go ahead, let the tears flow. No one’s watching. Grab a tissue and reconnect with those memories.
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Summary
The heartfelt songs of the ’80s evoke nostalgia and emotion, reminding us of fleeting moments and lost connections. Whether it’s a romantic memory or a cherished friendship, these iconic tracks still resonate today, often bringing us to tears.