Back To The 80s
Aqua · Greatest Hits [2009]
When we put satellites in space
When boys wore skinny leather ties, oo-oh-oh
Like Don Johnson from Miami Vice
When Eminem was just a snack
And Michael Jackson's skin was black
Back when the coolest thing in store, oo-oh-oh
Was a Commodore 64
(Yeah)
(Yeah)
(Yeah)
Back to the 80s
Back to Soap
Back to Rocky and Cherry Coke, yeah
Those were the days
And we go
Back to the 80s
Say 'Hey there, Mister T.'
Put Twisted Sisters on MTV, yeah
Those were the days
I'll come back
To Iron Maiden and 7Up (Oo-oh yeah)
Bananarama and Breakfast Club
Come back (Yeah)
Come back (Yeah)
I'll come back
When Huey Lewis was the news
And we went flying with Tom Cruise
When shoulder pads and looking tough, ooh-oh-oh
Was the dirty David Hasselhoff
Too many men with heavy makeup on (Hey)
Too many poodles with guitars
Thanks for all the joy you've given us
You will always be our superstars
(Yeah)
(Yeah)
(Yeah)
Back to the 80s
Back to Soap (Back to soul)
Back to Rocky and Cherry Coke, yeah
Those were the days
And we go
Back to the 80s
Say 'Hey there, Mister T.'
Put Twisted Sisters on MTV, yeah
Those were the days
I'll come back
To Iron Maiden and 7-Up (Oo-oh yeah)
Bananarama and Breakfast Club
Come back (Yeah)
Come back (Yeah)
I'll come back
(We love the 80s)
(Oh)
Hooray for Cosby and Rubik's cube
Hooray for Dynasty and moon boots
Hooray for Devo and barber curls
Hooray for Poltergeist and Barbie girls
We love
We love
We love
We love
Back to the 80s (We love the 80s)
Back to Soap (We love it all)
Back to Rocky and Cherry Coke, yeah
Those were the days,
Let's go back!
Back to the 80s (To Ferris Bueller)
To Mister T. (Yeah)
And Twisted Sisters on MTV, yeah
Those were the days
I'll come back
To Iron Maiden and 7Up (Oo-oh yeah)
Bananarama and Breakfast Club
Come back (Yeah)
Come back (Yeah)
Let's go back (to) (the 80s)
7Up
(We love it all)
(All the stars still standing tall)
Let's go back (to) (the 80s)
Back (to) (the 80s)
Back (to) (the 80s)
7Up
(We love it all)
(All the stars still standing tall)
Back To The 80s
Aqua's "Back To The 80s" serves as a nostalgic bridge within their discography, reflecting the group's enduring connection to the synth-pop and Eurodance styles that defined their early career. Recorded for their 2009 greatest hits compilation, the track encapsulates the bright, melodic production characteristic of their work during the 1990s. As part of a collection of anthems including "Barbie Girl" and "Super Trouper," the song reinforces the band's legacy as pioneers of the genre who successfully translated their signature sound into a timeless appeal. The recording stands as a testament to their ability to evoke the specific sonic textures of the 1980s while maintaining the polished quality expected of their later catalog.