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I saw Star Wars at least eight times
Had the Pac Man pattern memorized
And I've seen the stuff they put inside
Stretch Armstrong
I was Roger Staubach in my back yard
Had a shoe box full of baseball cards
And a couple of Evel Knievel scars
On my right arm
I was a kid when Elvis died
And my momma cried

It was nineteen seventy somethin'
In the world that I grew up in
Farrah Fawcett harido days
Bell bottoms and eight tracks tapes
Lookin' back now I can see me
And oh man did I look cheesy
But I wouldn't trade those days for nothin'
Nineteen seventy somethin'

It was the dawning of a new decade
When we got our first microwave
And Dad broke down and finally shaved
Them old sideburns off
I took the stickers off of my Rubik's Cube
Watched MTV all afternoon
And my first love was Daisy Duke
In them cut off jeans
A space shuttle fell out of the sky
And the whole world cried

It was nineteen eighty somethin'
In the world that I grew up in
Skatin' rinks and black Trans Am's
Big hair and parachute pants
Lookin' back now I can see me
And oh man did I look cheesy
But I wouldn't trade those days for nothin'
Nineteen eighty somethin'

Now I've got a mortgage and an S.U.V.
And all this responsibility
Makes me wish sometimes

It was nineteen seventy somethin'
In the world that I grew up in
Farrah Fawcett harido days
Bell bottoms and eight tracks tapes
Lookin' back now I can see me
And oh man did I look cheesy
But I wouldn't trade those days for nothin'
Nineteen seventy somethin'





Oh was it eighty somethin'
It was nineteen somethin'

Overall Meaning

The song "19 Somethin'" by HIT is a nostalgic tribute to the singer's childhood memories growing up in the 1970s and 1980s. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the era, referencing iconic pop culture moments like Star Wars and Pac Man, as well as more personal memories like playing baseball and watching MTV. The chorus wistfully recalls the carefree days of the past, saying "But I wouldn't trade those days for nothin'."


Throughout the song, we can see the singer's progression from childhood to adulthood. In the beginning, the singer is a young boy playing in his backyard, while by the end he has a mortgage and SUV. This transition highlights the universal experience of growing up and reflecting on the past. The song also touches on the collective trauma of events like the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion and the death of Elvis Presley. These moments provide a contrast to the more lighthearted references, showing that life is a mixture of joy and sadness.


In conclusion, "19 Somethin'" by HIT is a heartfelt tribute to growing up in a bygone era. The lyrics are relatable for anyone who has experienced nostalgia for their childhood years and demonstrate the power of music to evoke memories and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw Star Wars at least eight times
I loved Star Wars so much that I watched it repeatedly, at least eight times.


Had the Pac Man pattern memorized
I was so good at Pac Man that I had memorized the entire pattern.


And I've seen the stuff they put inside Stretch Armstrong
I once saw what was inside of Stretch Armstrong, the toy that could stretch without losing its shape.


I was Roger Staubach in my back yard
I fantasized to be like Roger Staubach, a Dallas Cowboys legendary quarterback, while playing football in my backyard.


Had a shoe box full of baseball cards
I collected so many baseball cards that I filled a shoebox with them.


And a couple of Evel Knievel scars on my right arm
I tried to imitate Evel Knievel, a stuntman, and ended up with a couple of scars on my right arm.


I was a kid when Elvis died, And my momma cried
I was young when Elvis Presley died, and my mother, who was a big fan, was devastated.


It was nineteen seventy somethin' In the world that I grew up in Farrah Fawcett harido days Bell bottoms and eight tracks tapes Lookin' back now I can see me And oh man did I look cheesy But I wouldn't trade those days for nothin' Nineteen seventy somethin'
The year was 1970-something when I was growing up, and it was a time when Farrah Fawcett was popular for her hairstyles, bell-bottom pants and eight-track tapes were in fashion, and looking back at those times, I realize that I looked cheesy, but still wouldn't trade those days for anything.


It was the dawning of a new decade When we got our first microwave And Dad broke down and finally shaved Them old sideburns off
It was a new decade when we finally got our first microwave, and my dad got rid of his sideburns for a new look.


I took the stickers off of my Rubik's Cube Watched MTV all afternoon And my first love was Daisy Duke In them cut off jeans
I removed the stickers from my Rubik's Cube, spent hours watching MTV, and my first crush was on Daisy Duke, a character from the TV show 'The Dukes of Hazzard' who wore cut-off jeans.


A space shuttle fell out of the sky And the whole world cried
When a space shuttle crashed, the entire world mourned.


It was nineteen eighty somethin' In the world that I grew up in Skatin' rinks and black Trans Am's Big hair and parachute pants Lookin' back now I can see me And oh man did I look cheesy But I wouldn't trade those days for nothin' Nineteen eighty somethin'
It was the year 1980-something when I grew up, and it was a time when skating rinks and black Trans Am's were popular, big hair and parachute pants were in fashion, and looking back at those times, I realize that I looked cheesy, but I still wouldn't trade those days for anything.


Now I've got a mortgage and an S.U.V. And all this responsibility Makes me wish sometimes
Now that I have a mortgage and an SUV, and so much responsibility, sometimes I long for the simpler days of my childhood.


It was nineteen seventy somethin' In the world that I grew up in Farrah Fawcett harido days Bell bottoms and eight tracks tapes Lookin' back now I can see me And oh man did I look cheesy But I wouldn't trade those days for nothin' Nineteen seventy somethin'
The year was 1970-something when I was growing up, and it was a time when Farrah Fawcett was popular for her hairstyles, bell-bottom pants and eight-track tapes were in fashion, and looking back at those times, I realize that I looked cheesy, but still wouldn't trade those days for anything.


Oh was it eighty somethin' It was nineteen somethin'
In the end, the exact year doesn't matter, it's the spirit of nostalgia and the memories of growing up that count.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID CORY LEE, CHRIS DUBOIS

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