It’s bound to strike at the most unexpected moments—whether you’re pushing a cart through the grocery store on a Saturday morning or unwinding with a drink after a long week. For me, it might even hit while browsing through a thrift shop on a random Monday afternoon.
One moment, you’re grooving down the cereal aisle to the catchy beats of the Pet Shop Boys, recalling wild nights with your friend Emily, where you shared laughs, drinks, and a kiss with a guy who looked strikingly like the lead singer of A-ha while “West End Girls” played in the background. Then, just like that, the mood shifts.
A new song fills the air, and suddenly you’re transported back to your prom night, swaying in your flowing purple satin gown with lace gloves. Or maybe it’s the tune that played during that unforgettable night when you snuck your crush into your room while your parents were away, and you both stayed up late watching movies and making memories. Perhaps it’s the one you played on repeat, painstakingly rewinding the tape as you cried on the shag carpet, nursing a heartache.
And then there are the songs that remind you of friendships long gone, those late-night drives filled with laughter and dreams, now just distant memories of a time when life felt limitless.
Before you know it, you’re battling tears while sorting through jeans at the thrift store, hoping no one notices your internal struggle as a particular lyric hits home. You know the one—the Ugly Cry Lyric.
Join me as we revisit these emotional throwbacks:
- “Love Song,” The Cure
This haunting ballad resonated with those who loved the brooding boys with their signature hair. That timeless line whispered to many a heart during school dances.
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 is it about this track? Aside from the iconic scene where Nicholas Cage wooed Deborah Foreman? Everyone dreamed of being the one who made the world stop. Spoiler: It’s about love amidst chaos.
Ugly Cry Lyric: I’ll stop the world and melt with you. - “In Your Eyes,” Peter Gabriel
You know the movie, but did you realize that boom box sales skyrocketed in 1989? This song encapsulated those moments of intimacy and longing.
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
Let’s be real—you’ve felt this one deep down. Pretend you never had a moment of doubt when longing for someone else while being with your “floppy-haired” guy.
Ugly Cry Lyric: Well I think that I’ve been true to everybody else but me. - “The Flame,” Cheap Trick
This classic torch song offered solace during those late-night drives filled with tears as you waited for your love to return home. It was never stalking; it was just love.
Ugly Cry Lyric: I’m going crazy, I’m losing sleep / I can’t believe you’re gone. - “Time After Time,” Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper was a true original, unafraid to express herself. This track evokes 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 it all out. No one’s watching—grab a tissue.
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Summary
These six iconic ’80s songs still evoke powerful emotions and memories, reminding us of love, loss, and friendships from our past. Whether it’s the heart-wrenching lyrics or the nostalgic tunes, they all have the power to bring on the tears.