Could've Been
Tiffany Lyrics

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The flowers you gave me
Are just about to die
When I think about
What could've been
It makes me want to cry

The sweet words you whispered
Didn't mean a thing

I guess our song is over
As we begin to sing

Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
Could've been my lover
Every day of my life
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
I'll never hold what could've been
On a cold and lonely night

The memory's of our lovin'
Still linger in the air
Like the faded scent of your roses
They stay with me everywhere

Every time I get my hopes up
They always seem to fall
Still what could've been is better than
What could never be at all

Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
Could've been my lover
Every day of my life
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right

You could love what could've been
On a cold and lonely night?

Overall Meaning

In Tiffany's song "Could've Been," she sings about a past love that did not work out. The flowers that her former lover gave her are dying, symbolizing the end of the relationship. The memory of their love still lingers in the air, but Tiffany realizes that she will never know what could've been, and that makes her want to cry. The sweet words that were once whispered to her now mean nothing, and she feels that their song is over.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Could've been so beautiful, could've been so right" which highlights the missed opportunity of the relationship. Tiffany laments that the relationship could've been her lover every day of her life, but sadly, that is not the case. She acknowledges that thinking about what could have been is better than what could never be, but it still leaves her feeling lonely on a cold night.

The lyrics to "Could've Been" express the sadness and regret that come with a failed relationship. Despite the memories of their love still being present, Tiffany is left wondering what could have been and feeling the pain of loss.

Line by Line Meaning

The flowers you gave me
The present you gave me is dying.

Are just about to die
The present is on the brink of perishing.

When I think about
When I reminisce about the past.

What could've been
The potential of what we could have had.

It makes me want to cry
It is a poignant experience for me.

The sweet words you whispered
The affectionate words you spoke.

Didn't mean a thing
They were insincere and lacked substance.

I guess our song is over
Our relationship has ended.

As we begin to sing
We are starting a new part of our lives.

Could've been so beautiful
We could have had something truly special.

Could've been so right
It could have worked out perfectly.

Could've been my lover
We could have been in a romantic relationship.

Every day of my life
It could have been a lifelong romance.

I'll never hold what could've been
I'll never be able to touch the possibility.

On a cold and lonely night
During a bleak experience in my life.

The memories of our lovin'
Recollections of our loving moments.

Still linger in the air
They are still present in my surroundings.

Like the faded scent of your roses
Similar to the faint fragrance of the flowers you gifted.

They stay with me everywhere
They are always with me wherever I go.

Every time I get my hopes up
Whenever I anticipate something good.

They always seem to fall
My hopes and aspirations are always let down.

Still what could've been is better than
Despite the disappointment, possibility is better than

What could never be at all
The certainty of it never happening at all.

You could love what could've been
You could love the idea of the potential.

On a cold and lonely night?
During a desolate time in one's life.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LOIS BLAISCH

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Comments from YouTube:

@myiaszymanski4268

4y↑254

I'm 42 and I still play 80s music!! Everything about the 80s was cool, the movies, the music, clothes and the sitcoms. So much better than the crap they have today. We were the coolest generation and there will never be another one like us!!!!

@arielpinuela1129

3y↑2

1979 birn right? If yes we are on the same boat my Dear. Im 42 years old and love Tiffany songs too. Every songs associated with 80s songs brings good memories to me.

@domingomangente3289

me too,80's music were the best ever yeaahh

@anneswanson2881

2y↑2

This is such a Awesome comment Mia S. I agree w/you like 100% when l say the 80's were definately a decade. . . .that is quite memorable. There were such great /memorable songs ! ! They were songs that were what's known ad "Catchy, " songs. . . .meaning, they were songs that stuck in your head. . . .you looked forward to hearing repeatedly. wished you could put the ones we 💖 so much, on REPEAT. Those were the days. . . .unfortunately, we'll we'll never have them back again.

@cdekate3144

2y↑3

I'm sure todays generations think the same way. Every generations have their charm. For me the 80's definitely is defined by its music and movies hands down.

@charmaineballinger6415

2y↑4

This was my favourite song back in 88 to my love god if only I could go back in time

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@lisakay1006

6y↑714

I’m so glad this was my generation!! Boom boxes, Big hair, no internet ( Love the internet,NOT the bullies)!! Love the 80s!! Memories ❤️

@juanshaftpatel7488

5y↑8

but now your old and fat

@jessicagluv1915

5y↑8

Rude

@jessicagluv1915

5y↑10

She looks hot to me

@Name-qy9du

4y↑14

Juan Shaft Patel - Judging by YOUR picture, lets just say...you should be grateful mirrors can’t laugh.

@angusmeigh5141

4y↑10

There was internet in the 1980s but it was only used by a few thousand people world wide back there. There was USENET which was a set of online forums. There was also Archie and Gopher where people could publish and share files. And in 1988 there was IRC, Internet Relay Chat, the first online chatrooms. The world wide web would finally debut in April 1993.

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@LittleSlim78

48w↑24

Still sounds so darn great. Brings me back to when I was a very young boy. My cousin (a girl) loved Tiffany so much she bought her tape. My aunt delivered news papers and this would play throughout our early early morning hours with the smell of mist in the air mixed with the trees. It would really hit the mood at that time. Talking like 1:00-2:00am in the morning. The 1980’s were some good memories. When everyone I cared for was still around and healthy. Miss you guys. In memory of my mom, grandma, grandpa, uncle, Paran, and stepdad. May y’all rest in peace. Love y’all.

@CasperScott-qq6ip

26w↑2

My heart bleeds with you. For my beloved husband gone but never forgotten. Happy birthday baby.

@LittleSlim78

26w↑2

@@CasperScott-qq6ip
So sorry for your lost. The great memories makes it even harder. But I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything. God bless.

@cyndikatovlogs

13w↑1

I hope you're doing well I feel you when my father and 5 of my siblings died stay safe❤❤❤

@LittleSlim78

13w↑2

@@cyndikatovlogs thanks. I’m doing fine. I hope all is well with you also. God bless and Thank you.

@LittleSlim78

13w↑2

@@cyndikatovlogs so sorry. You’ve lost a lot of loved ones. I feel for you.

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@madams6198

2y↑53

Her greatest work. I was a thrash metal guy back then and this song stopped me in my double kick drummed tracks. It made me cry. Sometimes it still does and I am almost 60

@johnmichaeldumaguit3836

2y↑3

Nice to see a fellow metalhead in here. I am a thrash guy too but I'm a big fan of Tiffany and Debbie Gibson.

@lishamarie2752

25w

@johnmichaeldumaguit3836 my brother was too😂❤

@michaelggood

9y↑311

I'm not ashamed, as a man, to admit that this song is great. The lyrics tear at your heart. It's the ultimate 'goodbye' song. Love you Tiffany.

@badrap5566

Gaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy

@Gfresh844

5y↑10

@Bad Rap Okay... So why are you here?

@badrap5566

5y↑1

@Gfresh844 online bullying

@Supersweetguy

5y↑2

@Bad Rap In your dreams. Stop being an SJW.

@kevinnelson66

5y↑7

@Gfresh844 He's probably looking for bad rap videos.

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@jroeglin0729

5y↑40

I am 46 this year, I grew up listening to all of this music. I miss it. I always liked Tiffany but never realized how good her voice really is. That girl can sing

@jtteng88

2y↑38

I was born in 1988. I'm a millennial, but Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, and Brenda K. Starr's songs are still my go to music. Despite that my generation was exposed to Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Mandy Moore.

I just love 80's popstars.

@michealstotten3741

2y↑1

Brittney wasnt all too bad until she married kevin Federline. Loved her until all of that

@stakebook

burn away to a lost 82 then

@MyDat123

9y↑363

yeah the 80's was the best! I'm 42 and still play my 80's music!

@jessicataylor1135

7y↑11

me too!!

@giannacaradonna3485

7y↑11

44 years old and still listen to and love 80s music. Singers like Tiffany and Debbie Gibson were incredibly talented as were/are many of the 80s bands like Toto and Genesis, just to name a few among many talented ones.

@teresathomas2046

7y↑8

Me too love and miss the Eighties. It was truly the best time to live, the music the atmosphere, the world.

@tinayoung2564

6y↑6

I'm 45 and that's all I listen to 80s and 90s!!! That's music!!!

@floridaaguada4216

6y↑5

56yrs old still love their songs.best for me

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@UFOCOVER-UP23-qx9ox

12w↑1

Wasted 30min drudging through 1998 top billboards, went 10 years back and every single top 100 hit is narly, rad, bodacious, excellent. Thank God for the 80s!!!

@mbatchelor

1y↑9

What a beautiful song. I have had a crush on Tiffany since I was 10. Got to meet her at an appearence she made for the 30th anniversary of our local mall they brought her in - she opened the mall in 1987 and was there for the anniversary which was cool, and I stood in a long line to get a pic with her and exchange a few words and get my record autographed...

@wickedout2010

2y↑15

Wow! Great song from 1987! I dearly miss the 80s! Best decade ever! ❤🌹❤️

@JeffreyPullen-lp4oe

18w

The year was 1988

@cassandragrace6483

1y↑8

Thanks to a rerun of Casey's Top 40 today, this song is back in my head. I can't tell you how delighted I was to be able to take my daughter to see her in concert last winter (2021). We loved her performance.

@nostalgiacrt7045

Casey is back, where???

@cassandragrace6483

1y↑2

@Nostalgia CRT
Casey has passed on (2014), but there are some stations that now do reruns on the weekend. I catch it on l Saturday mornings on 105.9 Sunny FM here in Florida.

@almirati

12y↑21

Ah yes, the days when they actually SANG at their concerts. I'd forgotten this song. She was a great singer.

@kevinnelson66

5y↑2

With the exception of Milli Vanilli.

@donnahudson6756

5y↑14

I was 10 when this song come out. I asked Santa for the album. Got it on cassette tape. And still have it to this day.

@galacticscoundrel6390

3y↑35

Pure talent right there. Thank you 80s for the great memories.

@arcangel8161

1y↑5

Miss the days of a simple life and listening to music with emotional, meaningful lyrics. 😢

@phillipnguyen5647

4y↑11

I grew up in the 80’s. The best love ballads came from this era !!!

@LittleSlim78

3y↑11

Oh wow!! Tiffany sung this song with a lot of heart. Oh my!!!

@ThePoloman88

11y↑108

I think everyone has at least one "Could've Been" in their life.

@angelacascio3997

3y↑3

more than one.....

@fatcollie

3y↑3

so deep yet so true

@lacuna17

3y↑1

Sadly I also have too many Go Away's.

@noemistephanie93

I know I do

@ebenburks1168

Not me

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@vincevoodoo

8y↑6

she got pure talent! no gimmicks, no effects, no autotuner please!!

@crazycrow76

9y↑129

Christ. All those years (1988) and this song still hurts like hell .. ...

@AlbertoRodriguez-ns8tr

5y↑4

Yes it does. I feel it in my soul.

@ckuwi

4y↑2

Yes I agree...imo 50 so was 17 when this came out....great emotional song

@danlc95

4y↑3

I was in 5th grade. Had the hardest crush on a girl named Holly. This song reminds me of those days.

As of today, I've been with the same woman for eight years, whom I met in that same school. She was in another class, but we go back that far!

@RapidCycling07

3y↑1

@crazycrow76: Please don't take Our Lord Jesus Christ's Name in vain. Hell is much worse than a song. Have a good day! Viva Cristo Rey! PEACE!

@fhajji

3y↑1

Same here.

@LittleSlim78

2y↑24

Oh wow. Still hits the feelings every single time I hear this song. Damn Tiffany. You knew what you were doing back then.

@carlosrivera4514

8y↑61

I remember seeing her in concert at Pine Knob in Michigan . I gave her a rose and I got a kiss on the cheek , all around a awesome night indeed !!

@ronaldp.vaillancourtjr.3019

7y↑1

carlos rivera out would of been nice if she pined your knob lol

@joek9353

I’ve been to a number of concerts at Pine Knob as I’m also from Michigan however, I did not attend that one.

@kevinnelson66

5y↑4

If she tried that today, people would probably call her out for making "unwanted" advances.

@troyjohnson3594

That's awesome

@danlc95

I still call it Pine Knob.

@santiagosagastume2991

44w↑20

What a wonderful voice...

@numberedsoul

1y↑5

I don't think I'd appreciated Tiffany's pipes up to now... Thank you for so much!!!

@archiebuera2591

2y↑3

This is a time when you are really present in the moment the performance is happening and you enjoy every bit of it instead of recording with your cellphone and watching through the small instead of enjoying what's Infront of you 😊 I will always miss you 80's

@crimsondeath84

4y↑8

This song always made me cry when I would listen to it constantly as a kid and whenever it ended I'd rewind it and listen again

@georgeswatkowski7179

1y↑9

Awesome song and I'll 55 this coming May 19th and it still hits me at home.

@martyipsen1964

1y↑13

I truly wish I had known of Tiffany's story way before tonight; I would have had a deeper appreciation of her work, her talent, and who she is. She is a surviver!!
22:38 on 11/16/2022

@kevinwalsh4652

33w

"survivOr", I blame your teachers 😢

@shaneticknor1866

5y↑8

If you grew up with this music in your life you get chills just listening it. And the memories, Oh my they coming flooding back. Love great music, I call my Free Time Machine taking me back to better days.

@iamgeorgethegreek

3y↑10

I still love this song and I am stunned by this live performance. What a voice! So brilliant, as most of 80's music, of course.

@stilettosandshades

9y↑59

Memories of a much simpler time. A painful time but as yet unmatched. I think perhaps the music one associates with their pre-teen and teen years always feels like that. Same teenage thought that "no one else could feel this way, no one could know this thing (whatever it may be) the way I know it now." It's a painful yet lovely feeling.

@hixvillebomber

9y↑3

F@#$/n A. The best memories to Tiffany.

@AngelofAnguish

9y↑2

stilettosandshades LIKEWISE! Nothing against "growing up" or "moving on with my adult life," BUT, in my opinion, there WERE certain moments in my PRE-ADULT life that I, UNFORTUNATELY, CANNOT re-live or re-experience IN my adult life. Heck, even my college years, "weren't as sociable" as my high school years! I thought, "Heck, if THIS is how or the way adults are supposed to behave, then I'd rather stay a teenager!"

@danlc95

4y↑2

That's so true.

Firsts as a youth have such strong impact. I can only imagine it's similar to an addicts first high. We sometimes go through life trying to capture that feeling again. Our first crush, first kiss, first love... The other side of a first time, is somewhere you can't come back from.

@user-oh9nh6zl2c

2y↑30

In 2022 I'm waving my hands with a tear in my eye. Love this Gal. Makes me feel good.

@thegteam4349

23w↑2

This song hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 the week of February 6th 1988. I was a junior in high school, man...those were really great days.

@reginaann7792

5y↑22

She sounds even better now. I just watched her performance for the 80s mixtape tour. She killed it!

@MrUrbanExp

9y↑16

I listen to Tiffany and Debbie Gibson at about 15 and 16 years old. I was the same age as Tiffany. I was the boy that like to listen to sappy stuff such as this. Ha ha. I still like it. Tom

@jeremyfrost2636

3y↑1

This has always been one of my favorite songs. I was 9 when it came out.

@cableguy786

3y↑4

I can't listen to this song, it makes me cry 😢

@MatthewLetendre

3y↑1

Born in 78 grew up in the 80s and 90s. I had a great childhood and teen years. The best music and movies. We had true freedom that kids growing up today will never have.

@felroberto

8y↑42

OMG She had the voice!

@jayzacharias2943

2y↑10

Truly beautiful song. Still sounds as great as it did when I 1st heard it in 1988 when I was just 17 years old. Great time in my life, loved the 80’s, I’m a Blackpool lad and it was booming in the 80’s here. It’s not the same anymore and all I have is my memories of what “COULD’VE BEEN”. Lovely song

@genissontavares801

2y↑4

My Favourite song of the 80´s , Tiffany my Princess! I love you Forever! 🧡🧡

@peterchen9763

4y↑4

Her voice is amazing and just melts your heart. Damn she is so beautiful in that black dress, even better than the Play Boy photos.

@25KSubsWithNoVideosChallenge

22w↑3

The 80’s was the best music of all time. Thanks Tiffany for your music it’s still awesome to this day

@Car-crazy

12y↑6

I was in high school when this song was out and I fancied Tiffany like crazy! Lovely song

@magg9113

4y↑6

Amazing voice. I was a young, single, working girl on my own when this came out. Good times...

@littlelamb7163

3y↑2

I am turning 57 and this was my time. I was in my early to mid 20s. Many years have gone by, but I don't mind getting older. Life flashes by in a blink of an eye

@flex78er

12y↑8

Shes beautiful and her voice sounds heavenly.

@saramunozmunoz

6y↑4

I had this 45. Remember it vividly. 😁

@taofouajarodeve

9y↑56

I loved Tiffany. Would stare at her cassette cover forever.

@michaelhaunschild2703

8y↑6

+tao her Remind me not to borrow your cassete.

@taofouajarodeve

8y↑1

thanks dude. I can't believe i wrote that comment before. Kill me please.

@michaelking375

Me 2! We're the same age! Me & Tiff!

@robbaxter60

Glad to see I wasn’t the only one who did that

@samuelluria4744

Same here. She was crushingly beautiful.

@jhssuthrnmama

21w↑2

I was completely obsessed with her singing when I was in 7th grade. I haven't heard this song in 35 years and I'm surprised to hear how much she was singing through her nose and pushing with so much pressure. It's amazing she made it through even one year of touring without vocal hemorrhages.

@timelesswords6826

23w↑1

The way she smile is very priceless.. pure talent with a beautiful face such a perfect combination💕

@1974ADHDer

24w↑1

I remember buying this album when it came out, this was always my favourite song off the album. I was a 13 year old kid, and had a crush on her.

@missDianneT

12y↑4

i first heard tiffany's songs when i was just 8 years old and now im 24 still loving her. .

@ericbachmann8037

8y↑4

Tiffany was one of my female fav's!! I graduated high school in 1983. The 80's were great !!!!!!!!!!! Was a Great Decade for me. I was working in construction (framing) then. Several of us use to listen to the car stereo (local radio station) with the windows rolled down or doors open, The whole site was rockin'!!! :) anytime "could've Been" came on, I would always take a break from work during the song. Was Awesome listening to Tiffany's voice soar across the whole site !!!!! I LOVED it!!!!!!!!! This definitely brings back memories!!!!!!!!! :D ........................... and yes, I had a MAJOR crush on Tiffany (along with Debbie Gibson) :P

@jazzorcullo

+Eric Bachmann lol nice, i love em both, was in grade school back then, now i have em on spotify and pandora :)

@JESUSSOLOVESTHEWORLD

9y↑8

Love this song!! Huge Fan of Tiffany from the start in 1987. What a voice!! What a talent!! Stunning!! Beautiful!!! Those were the days. The 80's. I saw her back in 88 at Jones Beach LI NY. Awesome!!!

@EugamusOrig

1y↑6

One of my favorites songs of Tiffany 😍

@yokobay1998

1y↑1

me too‼️

@tiffanyboyd1823

1y↑1

It's my absolute favorite song of hers. Another one that I like a lot is "All This Time."

@oldcomputers69

12y↑7

She still gives me that old tingle down my spine, love the voice and your beautiful too. thanks for sharing the video, great memorys.

@marcussmith3934

30w↑1

Happy 52nd Birthday Tiffany!(Born October 2, 1971)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂🎀🌷🌹💐👍👏🙌

@tranngocson1897

8y↑10

This song brings me back to the year '87, I love this song...the melody and lyrics sound so sad and emotional.

@michaelgrepo

2y↑2

Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right

It's right right im your no.1 fan

@helenofamen

4y↑28

She's so gorgeous and sings very well even on Live performance! She's a Queen of Pop music before Taylor Swift! ❤💙💖💛💚🎶🎶👸

@johnnelson3665

1y↑1

Um she is so much better. Taylor Swift is the modern day pop star with all her tricks in the studio.

@jasona6959

47w↑1

Another great song from Tiffany

@eleazaryares5379

29w

This was the song played on the radio when I courted a woman in 1989. Now she is my wife, with our two married children. Now, I'm 65, thanks Tiffany.

@AngelofAnguish

10y↑41

Why do I NOT bother with modern artists/singers/music? Listen to THIS and you'll see why!

@minervacastelltort2286

9y↑3

Tiffany's songs are forever

@razkhay7514

51w↑2

5/5/23 The song just popped in my head here I am singing along. 🥰

@xheidix1974

11y↑1

I saw Tiffany and NKOTB in 1989 when I was 15. I really only went for New Kids but if I remember right, she did a good show. Aging myself right here! lol

@piobasartejr.7686

3y↑10

What a beautiful voice even on live performance

@carlosrivera4514

Seen Tiffany at Pine Knob in the 80s . Got to give a rose and got a kiss on my cheek from her thank you Tiffany for that memory !

@rudydonias8841

9y↑25

One of the best songs ever! !!!!!

@haroldkline4898

6y↑17

When this came out I was in a heavy metal band. We covered bands Metallica, Black Sabbath, and the like. Not sure any of the old band members knew that I could play this on piano too. Haha! Love and miss you babe!

@nicolep5574

I probably would have loved to hear that, being a mild metal head and a 80' pop fan!!

@MrSerey-vx8hb

3y↑1

I"m a 48 years old guy who was a fortunate one because I grew Up with this beautiful music

@nemospence2724

VOTE FOR TIFFANY DAILY! She's currently ranked 314. You can vote here. https://www.thetoptens.com/female-singers/

@dannyreyna2821

For Tiffany⚘
Thank you for this memory.

@missyglittervlogs3543

8y↑11

My all time favorite song of her!! ❤️❤️❤️

@tiffanyboyd1823

Mine, too!

@Duke03766

9y↑499

OK all you mid 40's-50 people, if you could go back in time to relive the 80's, BUT you would lose 15 to 20 years off your TOTAL life, (so instead of dying at 90 years old, you would die at 70-75 years old) would you do it?? The 80's were a unique and amazing decade. The music! The parties! The dances! The friends (many of which you still have 30 years later). Even the movies (ET, The Breakfast Club, Fast Times At Ridgemont High. Dirty Dancing ) NOBODY puts Baby in the corner!! Now that you know that the worst that can happen to you is to be grounded for a week or two or maybe lose your phone privileges for an entire weekend, would you have done more than you did the first time around?? Many of us would kill for a chance to get back to the big hair, the leg warmers, the girls bathroom so thick with hair spray that it resembled a fog machine, and a chance to dust off those jean jackets one more time!

The 80's were the last decade that, as a kid, we could stay out until after dark, safely go into neighbors houses, and there was no reason to get out of bed if you fell asleep and only locked the screen door! We didn't have XBox or Wii, or even cell phones! but somehow, we managed to survive!. Hell, I'd even go so far as to say we had more fun without all those things! If we had a day of technological gaming, it was playing Frogger or Pong! We were totally happy playing hide and seek or Cowboys and Indians (no we didn't call it Western Residents and Native Americans) and we never heard of PC unless it was some weird idea from a company called Apple. We made complex tunnels in the snow banks, used ropes to swing 5 or 6 kids at a time 20 to 40 feet in the air (and we lived when we all fell off in a tangled heap! Even without HMO's!). We fed marshmallows to raccoons from the back door steps, and taught chipmunks to eat nuts out of our hands or while sitting on our shoulders, and we didn't get lice, or ticks, or rabies! Life was easier then, and a hell of a lot more fun than any kid has today. Why? Because we were safe. Kids could wander the neighborhood, ride our bikes along roadsides, and enjoy running through connected yards sometimes until 9 or 9:30 at night! We chased fireflies and put them in jars to watch them glow before letting them go. To put it simply, we were safe. Everyone knew everyone! But I think the one thing that made it so much more fun and adventuresome was because we went OUTSIDE, and for some weird reason we preferred it that way!

@MrUrbanExp

9y↑17

Well said. I have things I could add to this, but I'm reading this at the end of the day. Let's talk some time. Tom

@ArthurPonzarelli

9y↑25

I remember when we loved playing outside and would totally resist our parents when they called us in at night. And shoveling snow off the driveway so we could play basketball or skateboard in the winter. Now I'm stuck in front of this damn computer screen...

@tripwires2

9y↑37

yes a thousand times yes i just want to go back to the 80s and stay there forever there's nothing here anyway

@morrigankasa570

9y↑27

Jason Place I am a 21 yr old and i regret missing the decades from 1950-1990, you are lucky to have such memories

@Duke03766

9y↑9

***** Anytime, Tom! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the 80's...we can email anytime, my friend!

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@gtowsweet

4y↑2

The 80's were special, where songs where sung with passion. My favorite artist are Debbie Gibson ,Tiffany and Susanna Hoff's of the Bangles. Brings me back to the sweet days of music

@richardeade3766

8y↑1

Yeah this is my fave tiffany song, the 80s were the best.

@SS-Tommy

2y↑2

She's an amazing singer. And my childhood crush. 😎

@misseden1690

27w↑1

She's so beautiful why women in 80s is so beautiful 🤩

@Dinorah.Figuera

44w↑4

Wonderful

@mikegs400

2y↑1

Dam it....Still a good song...lol thanks for the memories!!

@frankponce6639

7y↑2

I just saw Tiffany performing last month on the 80's cruise(Feb 2017) she still looks great with a great voice.

@patriciaberry2556

9y↑27

u miss the 80s my mom was alive and this was the first cd i she got me and just listening to it reminds me of her i singing

@joeyk5887

I was born in 1979 & was a teenager in 1990’s but I say it all the time, I am & always will be an 80’s kid. I fell in love with music at really early age & remember listening to Whitney cassette all the time & Madonna “true blue” when it came out but really everything from the 80’s from Def Leppard & hair bands to “The Jets” & ‘the Bengals’

I was full into girls by time Tiffany & Debbie Gibson hit the scene. I would spend weekends at my grandparents & would go to a dance, then watch MTV until it was time for ‘USA up all nite’ when it first started out at end of the decade. Also remember “pump up the jam” practically on repeat at roller palace which seem to be non-existent now-round these parts anyways. What I would give to go back & relive that decade. Even tho I really only caught tale end, the memories from that time remain strong. The only caveat being, if I could just be a few yrs older 😂. But I’ll take what I can get. Def don’t make decades like they used to. On a side note, this was my fav song by Tiffany & hadn’t heard it in awhile, but did it ever bring back memories

@jeanreal2368

2y↑1

im 44 but im still lst ing these music❤💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@Alixsyn

12y↑7

Her voice steals my heart with every song she sings

@lor201

2y↑2

Sweet young Tiffany and her timeless song, I still love listening this until now.

@sahabshraddha8453

Some 80'ss songs rrr remarkable🎶 this is one of themmm💞

@pedrocarbo7721

2y↑4

Música hermosa de nuestra adolescencia...creo que seguimos siendo jóvenes al escucharla....!!!!!

@Valley1990

1y↑2

She Is The Best Teen Idol 💘 1990

@jpalliser8027

4y↑8

One of the best songs she ever did. I remember this song being played on Growing Pains...

@markmiller3308

Can’t find the clip which sucks but was a great choice to put in that episode..

@willianrecinos3324

4y↑5

Lo mejor de los 80s.Inolvidable.

@VJAllison1974

8y↑12

I can't believe this song is almost 30 years old already... Time flies. I remember when it came out, I was in junior high, and I thought it was so pretty.

@Supersweetguy

5y↑1

It has been almost 32 years old since its release back in 1987.

@claude878878

2y↑1

36 yrs now................... and counting.. Unreal how the time just flies right by. Why can't it be 1988 again so i can still be in my early 20s again instead of an old fart... Why can't we stay young forever?? It sucks.

@VJAllison1974

@claude878878 I know it. I was only a child when this hit came out. Now I'm a mom of a young man who will be graduating from high school in 2023. Time flew by so fast.

@kauigirl808

5y↑3

Anyone ever get tired of this song because I can listen to it all day. Even after how many decades. ❤❤❤

@aces0730

3y↑1

In 1987 I was dating a handsome rich guy, he broke my heart I used to listen to this song over and over. Two years later, I met my husband. I often wonder about “the one who got away”. I know he’s married now, just like I am, but sometimes I wonder what could have been.... I wake up from the nostalgia of it knowing if I had ended up with said guy who got away, I wouldn’t have my son, Nicholas.

@shyman99

8y↑147

I never understood why MCA didn't fork over the money to produce a real promo for this incredible song back in 1987. Such a missed opportunity. Could've been so beautiful.

@onehitpick9758

8y↑6

+shyman99 It was a pretty big hit as it was. It was on the radio all the time and playing at all the dances several times.

@shyman99

8y↑10

+onehit pick That's true, but look at how many music video programs VH1 and M2 have had since 1987 that could have included such a video and kept this song alive. As it were, I never heard this song on radio or TV ever again. Yet I have seen and heard "Think We're Alone Now" and "All This Time" numerous times. And now with YouTube, a whole new generation could have discovered the song. Live performances like the one posted here are one thing, but there is something very magical and powerful about a real music video. Especially with powerful images that would have most certainly been presented with such an emotionally charged song.

@anjeroxjp

8y↑3

+shyman99 What are you talking about this was a number 1 hit in many countries al over the world. And this is the official video and was on Television almaost constantly. And really, when you have to choose between a live show or a lip sync video you choose the fake video as the one that's magical and powerful?

@shyman99

8y↑1

+anjeroxjp Yep, live performances suck. That's why "I Think We're Alone Now" and "All This Time" continued to be shown on VH1 for years to come while this live performance was tossed out. You do the math.

@anjeroxjp

8y↑2

"live performances suck" way to make a fool out of yourself. Tiffany was an amazing live performer But it's idiots like you who only pay attention to video clips who kill real artists and music and turn it into the circus it is nowadays. Digusting. live perfomance suck , who cares as long as you have big tits and a nice videoclip.

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@ColtraneAndRain

8y↑14

Her voice has matured nicely.

@rmartinez6787

3y↑3

Beautiful song..it's pierce into my heart because the lyrics is so emotional. Could've been so beautiful

@chrismccurdy5842

5y↑2

I love this sad love song that Tiffany sing and this song was played a lot back during the 1980’s on MTV and on radio.

@meileevaj

10y↑11

What could have been?? Brings me tears;((

@juckimal

2y↑1

Amazing voice. I was in love when I saw U standing there.

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