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80'S ANTHEM
Keywords: Kellie Larson, VerseandChorus, Human-Authored Verification, 80s Pop, Nostalgia, Gen X, Synth Pop, Cultural References, Upbeat, Party Anthem, Viral Hit.

SPOTLIGHT: A&R 2-Sheet

"It’s an electric boogaloo... walking on sunshine, my hair reached heaven that day."

(Why It's Set Above The Others)

This is a masterclass in lyrical weaving. To take over 50 distinct song titles and pop culture phrases from the 1980s and stitch them into a story that actually makes sense is a feat of songwriting engineering. It appeals instantly to anyone who grew up in that era. It’s "We Didn't Start The Fire" but for the MTV generation, designed to be sung along to at the top of your lungs.

(Lyrical Description For A&R)

A high-energy collage of 1980s music and culture. The narrator moves through a landscape defined by hits like "Purple Rain," "Rebel Yell," and "Material Girl" (implied via Madonna references). It references the technology (cassettes, Nintendo via 'Mario/Marty') and the attitude of the latchkey generation. The outro serves as a rapid-fire quiz of the decade's greatest hits.

(About The Songwriter)

Kellie Larson is a Cinematic Songwriter and Lyricist known for crafting deeply emotional narratives that resonate with modern audiences. Her work prioritizes intellectual honesty and raw human connection, moving beyond standard tropes to find the "cinematic" in everyday moments. The human-written nature of these songs ensures a level of authenticity that resonates with high-stakes sync licensing.

(AI Disclosure & Licensing)
NOTICE: Lyrics are 100% human-authored by Kellie Larson. Music for this demo was AI-generated via Donna for compositional visualization purposes only. All master rights and publishing are held by the lyricist and are pre-cleared for immediate licensing. No copying without permission.

* Scoring categories used: Narrative Depth, Sync Versatility, Emotional Resonance, and Lyric Innovation.

LYRICS

Date: January 17, 2026 | Lyricist: Kellie Larson Lyricist and Cinematic Songwriter
IPI: 1322821876 | Songbay ID: -111887
[80's vibe]
(SPOKEN WORDS) They say Gen X is the best, yeah, I believe it's true
The 80s tubular, it's an electric boogaloo
(VERSE 1) Dancing in the dark, feeling it deep inside
Wanting to change my clothes, my hair, my face—the tide is high
CC's guitar, it talked to me that night
A raw electric whisper in the neon light
I love rock and roll, the energy and sound
Vince was hot for our teacher, all around
(PRE-CHORUS) Gave a rose with thorns, a teenage bold display
Shot through the heart, yeah, we took the blame
Mr. Telephone Man messed with my line
Opposites attract, yeah, it’s the same old rhyme
(CHORUS) Walkin' like an Egyptian under desert skies so grand
Drinking red red wine, dancing hand in hand
Just wanna know what love is, question in the air
Sweet dreams are made of these, beyond compare
Wake me up before you go-go! Don’t leave me hanging on
I want to dance with somebody until the break of dawn
(VERSE 2) 'Cause us girls just wanna have fun on the street
Like a virgin, innocent, heart open to the beat
So pour some sugar on me, let the good times ride
Every single lyric making sense, the times we had were the best
Dancing Queen in the arcade, a Saturday blinded by the lights
It was a Bloody Sunday, from blisters in the sun
Then a Manic Monday, the night was out of sight
A cruel, cruel summer—but it was totally fun.
(BRIDGE) Listening to the rag of the guard, MTV was the end
Cassette tapes click, mix tapes were your best friend
Break dancing to the hits, we were all latchkey kids
Nightmare on Elm Street, now a street with no name
Goonies always stand by me, but they walked away
Because Marty leaned on me, a fox to this day
I guess that's the power of love, they say
(VERSE 3) Something so strong, we had to fight the power
Dancing to the Double Dutch Bus, hour after hour
Never made the Crazy Train, it left without a sound
Wanna shout, shout! Letting it all out now
Drinking from the hose behind the bushes screaming "More! More! More!"
Like a Rebel Yell, there’s no holding back
Dancing with somebody in the purple rain
Felt like I was walking on sunshine, my hair reached heaven that day.
(OUTRO) Should I stay or should I go? What will the 90s say?
I still haven’t found what I’m looking for today
Who’s that girl? Her name is Rio—no, Billie Jean
Who’s bad?! I’m the one stuck in between
Can’t drive 55, so jump for your love
Fight for your party rights, with heaven above
Don’t you forget about me, cause I was there
Exit light, enter night,
Every breath you take, in the air tonight
It was just like heaven, sweet child of mine
Don’t stop believing, until the end of time
Making circles in the sand, with a gentle hand
What's the code word for a little patience? I'll just blame it on the rain.
Forever and ever, amen.
More! More! More
(AI Disclosure & Licensing)
NOTICE: Lyrics are 100% human-authored by Kellie Larson. Music for this demo was AI-generated via Donna for compositional visualization purposes only. All master rights and publishing are held by the lyricist and are pre-cleared for immediate licensing. No copying without permission.
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