1980
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Hey, there, pretty little girl (hey, man),
With your long brown sexy curls (uh, uh).
You're a hottie, body tight,
Good, god almighty.

Alright, son, hold up,
You need to slow your roll.
We've been talking for a while
Now she ain't no hoe.

She got class, style, pizzazz, and jazz,
Each smile as a matter of fact.
She has me twisted just like she did back then,
When the game of gab could be played among friends.

That's all it was about,
And now to represent.
We talked last night around 10.

And I told her.
Listen up, cause I love you, lady.
We go back, like, 1980.
Lord knows you're the one to change me,
You love me cause I'm so crazy.
You'll see, it'll be, you and me,
Always, always.

I told her look,
I know a lot of folks around town,
Probably been telling you that,
"Danny just a crook."
I definitely done some things that I shouldn't be proud of,
But we can do it by the book.

We've known each other for a long time,
I know you the strong kind of woman with the strong mind,
And that's what got me hooked.
I got some crazy homies,
Whatchu you talking about?
You got some crazy homies.

Yo, quit fronting and lolly gagging,
We can have a baby daughter,
Maybe call her Maggie.
We've known each other since the 9th grade,
We make each other laugh,
Best friends, let's do this the right way.

Listen up, cause I love you, lady.
We go back, like, 1980.
Lord knows you're the one to change me,
You love me cause I'm so crazy.
You'll see, it'll be, you and me,
Always, always.

Listen up, cause I love you, lady.
We go back, like, 1980.
Lord knows you're the one to change me,
You love me cause I'm so crazy.
You'll see, it'll be, you and me,
Always, always.

I know I'm still crazy,
But I've changed a lot.
And, I've cleaned up a little,
And you're still hot.
But if I ain't the one,
I hope you find true love.
And if not, I'm here when push comes to shove.

Just know if you walk down that aisle,
With another dude to take those vows,
How I'll react,
There ain't no telling.
I might bust in the back of the church and start yelling.

Listen up, cause I love you, lady.
We go back, like, 1980.
Lord knows you're the one to change me,
You love me cause I'm so crazy.
You'll see, it'll be, you and me,
Always, always.

Listen up, cause I love you, lady.
We go back, like, 1980.
Lord knows you're the one to change me,
You love me cause I'm so crazy.
You'll see, it'll be, you and me,
Always, always.





Always, always, always.
Always, always, always.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rehab's song "1980" depict a conversation between two people who have known each other since high school, expressing their love and loyalty for one another. While the man initially objectifies the woman, referring to her as a "pretty little girl" with "sexy curls," he then admires her qualities and appreciates her for who she is beyond her physical appearance. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes in the past, but wants to establish a committed and honest relationship with her.


The song is a reflection on the power and meaning of a long-term friendship and how it can evolve into love. It also touches on themes of redemption, forgiveness, and devotion. The chorus, in particular, emphasizes how the two have been through a lot together and how they will always support each other, no matter what happens.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, there, pretty little girl (hey, man),
He's trying to hit on the girl and starting the conversation.


With your long brown sexy curls (uh, uh).
Praising the girl's appearance - her hair.


You're a hottie, body tight,
He's still praising the girl's appearance - her body.


Good, god almighty.
He's impressed and surprised by how attractive the girl is.


Alright, son, hold up,
The friend is trying to caution him about his actions.


You need to slow your roll.
The friend is advising him to take it slow and not rush things with the girl.


We've been talking for a while
He's been talking to the girl for a while.


Now she ain't no hoe.
The girl is not someone to be used for sex or taken advantage of.


She got class, style, pizzazz, and jazz,
He's complimenting the girl's personality and charm.


Each smile as a matter of fact.
He's impressed by how her smile is genuine and not just a show.


She has me twisted just like she did back then,
He's saying that she still has the same effect on him as she did in the past.


When the game of gab could be played among friends.
In the past, they could talk casually and flirt without any serious intentions.


That's all it was about,
Back then, their interactions were just casual and not meant to lead to anything serious.


And now to represent.
However, their relationship has now evolved and may lead to something more serious.


We talked last night around 10.
They spoke on the phone the previous night.


And I told her.
He's now telling his friend what he said to the girl on the phone.


Listen up, cause I love you, lady.
He told the girl that he loves her.


We go back, like, 1980.
They've known each other for a long time, since 1980.


Lord knows you're the one to change me,
He believes that the girl can change him for the better.


You love me cause I'm so crazy.
He thinks the girl loves him because he's a bit wild or unpredictable.


You'll see, it'll be, you and me,
He's confident that they will end up together.


Always, always.
He believes that they will always be together.


I told her look,
He's recounting what he said to the girl.


I know a lot of folks around town,
He acknowledges that he has a reputation in the community.


Probably been telling you that,
Rumours or gossip have probably been circulated about him.


"Danny just a crook."
People may have labelled him as a criminal or someone who is not trustworthy.


I definitely done some things that I shouldn't be proud of,
He's admitting to his past mistakes and wrongdoings.


But we can do it by the book.
He's proposing that their relationship should be taken seriously and done properly, according to social norms.


We've known each other for a long time,
They have a history and have been friends for a while.


I know you the strong kind of woman with the strong mind,
He admires the girl's personality and character traits.


And that's what got me hooked.
Her strengths and personality drew him towards her.


I got some crazy homies,
He's warning the girl that he has some wild or unpredictable friends.


Whatchu you talking about?
The girl questions what he means by 'crazy homies'.


Yo, quit fronting and lolly gagging,
He's telling the girl to stop playing around and take him seriously.


We can have a baby daughter,
He's talking about their future and imagining starting a family with the girl.


Maybe call her Maggie.
He has already thought of a potential name for their future daughter.


We've known each other since the 9th grade,
They have a long history of knowing each other, dating back to their school days.


We make each other laugh,
They have a positive and comfortable dynamic around each other.


Best friends, let's do this the right way.
He wants them to date and take their relationship seriously while still remaining close friends.


I know I'm still crazy,
He admits that he still has some wild or unpredictable tendencies.


But I've changed a lot.
He's changed and grown as a person over time.


And, I've cleaned up a little,
He's improved his behaviour and potentially made positive changes in his life.


And you're still hot.
He's still attracted to the girl.


But if I ain't the one,
He's saying that if he's not the right person for her ...


I hope you find true love.
... he hopes that she finds someone who truly loves and appreciates her.


And if not, I'm here when push comes to shove.
He's still willing to be there for her and support her, even if they don't end up together.


Just know if you walk down that aisle,
He's warning the girl that if she gets married to someone else ...


With another dude to take those vows,
... he will be emotional and may react in an unpredictable way.


How I'll react,
He's unsure of how he will react in that situation.


There ain't no telling.
He's saying that his reaction would be unpredictable.


Always, always, always.
Repeated refrain indicating their connection and that they will always be linked to each other.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD SHELTON, KEVIN VENEY, LOREN HILL, LINDA CREED, THOM BELL, E. SWARAY, H. SWARAY

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