BONUS 01 · CHECK YOUR MEMORIES
The 80s Kid Checklist
How many of these classic 80s moments were part of your life? Tick the ones you remember.
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THAT LYRICS GUY PRESENTS
RELIVE
THE 80s
10 YEARS. 50 SONGS.
ONE UNFORGETTABLE DECADE.
Remember the songs you grew up with, guess what they really mean, and discover the stories hiding in plain sight.
THE 80s TIMELINE
CHOOSE A YEAR
Ten chapters. Five songs per year. Start anywhere - or relive the decade from 1980 to 1989.
0 / 10 CHAPTERS COMPLETED
BEST SCORE: - / 5
YOUR REWARD FOR COMPLETING THE JOURNEY
UNLOCK THE BONUS VAULT
Finish all 10 chapters - all 50 songs - and four extra 80s experiences are yours. No extra purchase needed.
01The 80s Kid Checklist
Test your nostalgia
Test your nostalgia
02Guess the 80s Hit
Five extra music questions
Five extra music questions
0380s Memory Lane
Events from 1980-1989
Events from 1980-1989
04Decode the 80s Hit
Five extra music challenges
Five extra music challenges
You thought you knew this one...
Every song has a story. Take a moment to listen before the challenge.
Open the song, listen to the music and lyrics, then come back here to answer the question and discover the story.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
The music may sound familiar. The meaning might not be.
WAIT... WHAT?!
DID YOU CATCH THIS?
DID YOU SPOT IT?
Now that you know the story, hear the song differently.
REMEMBER THIS?
AND THEN...
CHAPTER COMPLETE
YOU'RE
STILL HERE.
YOUR SCORE
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Five songs. Five stories. And probably a few songs you'll never hear the same way again.
YOU DID IT · 1980-1989
YOU RELIVED
THE 80s.
OFFICIAL 80s AWARD
YOUR DECADE SCORE
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NOSTALGIA EXPLORER
Ten chapters. Fifty songs. A whole decade of memories, meanings and moments you rediscovered. Share your score to your Instagram, TikTok or Facebook Story and tag @that.lyricsguy. He might share your score and send you a personal message.
THAT LYRICS GUY · EXCLUSIVE REWARDS
WELCOME TO
THE BONUS VAULT.
You made it through all ten chapters. Your 50-song journey unlocks four extra ways to relive the decade - made for remembering, playing and sharing.
50 SONGS COMPLETED · VAULT UNLOCKED
BONUS 02 · PLAY AGAIN
Guess the 80s Hit
Five quick bonus challenges. Pick an answer to reveal the result. No score pressure - just play.
1. Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime: What inspired David Byrne’s preacher-like delivery and the song’s repeated questions?
2. AC/DC - Back in Black: Why was “Back in Black” especially meaningful for AC/DC when it was released?
3. Judas Priest - Breaking the Law: Which musical feature makes “Breaking the Law” instantly recognisable?
4. Blondie - Call Me: Which 1980 film was “Call Me” recorded for?
5. Queen - Another One Bites the Dust: Which part of the arrangement carries the song’s famous groove?
BONUS 03 · THE DECADE IN CONTEXT
The 80s Memory Lane
A quick trip through a decade that changed pop culture, technology and the way we listened to music.
1980The World Health Organization confirmed that smallpox had been eradicated worldwide.
1981The first Space Shuttle mission launched, beginning a new era of reusable spacecraft.
1982Compact discs went on sale in Japan, changing how many people would listen to music.
1983The first mobile phones and personal computers began pointing toward a more connected future.
1984Apple introduced the Macintosh, helping bring the graphical computer interface to a wider audience.
1985Live Aid concerts in London and Philadelphia raised funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
1986The Chernobyl nuclear disaster became one of the decade’s defining international crises.
1987The Montreal Protocol was signed to phase out chemicals that damage the ozone layer.
1988The first major international climate assessment helped bring global warming further into public debate.
1989The Berlin Wall opened, becoming a powerful symbol of the Cold War’s end.
BONUS 04 · DECODE THE 80s HIT
Decode the 80s Hit
Five iconic 80s hits. Explore the stories, sounds and cultural moments behind the songs you remember. Pick an answer, get instant feedback and see how well you know the decade.