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Quiz about Songs Lyrics From The Early 1980s
Quiz about Songs Lyrics From The Early 1980s

Songs Lyrics From The Early 1980s Quiz

I have provided snippets of lyrics from songs of the early 1980s. All you have to do is match the lyric with the song. In this quiz, album means album... vinyl, that is.

A multiple-choice quiz by dmbfanatic. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
dmbfanatic
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
120,454
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
13 / 25
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2942
Last 3 plays: Guest 168 (18/25), Guest 209 (15/25), Guest 207 (13/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. "I'm not expecting to grow flowers in a desert. But I can live and breathe, and see the sun in wintertime". Hint


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Question 2 of 25
2. "First time I saw Sonny, I was just about this tall. And he always made my momma kinda crazy when he'd call". Hint


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Question 3 of 25
3. "While foreign affairs are screwing us rotten, line morale has hit rock bottom".
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Question 4 of 25
4. "All this debating going 'round in our blue mood, makes me thirst for love".
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Question 5 of 25
5. "A crowd has gathered in black and white. Arms entwined, the chosen few". Hint


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Question 6 of 25
6. "Tell us general, is it party time? If it is can we all come"? Hint


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Question 7 of 25
7. "There's too many kings, wanna tear you down. And a world at the window gone underground".
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Question 8 of 25
8. "Living without you, living alone. This empty house seems so cold". Hint


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Question 9 of 25
9. "Get home you're not alone. You just broke out of the danger zone". Hint


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Question 10 of 25
10. "I don't believe it! There she goes again! She's tidied up, and I can't find anything!" Hint


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Question 11 of 25
11. "Standing in the pouring rain. All alone in a world that's changed".
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Question 12 of 25
12. "If you say that you are mine, I'll be here 'til the end of time". Hint


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Question 13 of 25
13. "I hear the talking of the D.J. Can't understand just what does he say?" Hint


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Question 14 of 25
14. "Guilty 'til I'm proven innocent. Whiplash, heavy metal accident.
Rock on, I wanna be President". Hint


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Question 15 of 25
15. "The wise man built his words upon the rocks, but I'm not bound to follow suit".
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Question 16 of 25
16. "And every so-called meeting with his so-called superior is a humiliating kick in the crotch". Hint


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Question 17 of 25
17. "Maybe it's a sign of weakness, when I don't know what to say. Maybe I just wouldn't know what to do with my strength anyway". Hint


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Question 18 of 25
18. "But I think that you're wild, when you flash that fragile smile". Hint


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Question 19 of 25
19. "I remember searching for the perfect words. I was hoping you might change your mind". Hint


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Question 20 of 25
20. "And we can act like we come from out of this world. Leave the real one far behind".
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Question 21 of 25
21. "Well, he looked at me once. He looked at me twice. Look at me again, and there's gonna be a fight". Hint


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Question 22 of 25
22. "There's times I've been mistaken. There's times I thought I'd been misunderstood".
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Question 23 of 25
23. "I made a pilgrimage to save this human race. Never comprehending a race that's long gone by". Hint


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Question 24 of 25
24. "In a town without a name, in a heavy downpour, thought he passed his own shadow, by the backstage door". Hint


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Question 25 of 25
25. "Hard times you had before you. I knew when I first saw you". Hint



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1. "I'm not expecting to grow flowers in a desert. But I can live and breathe, and see the sun in wintertime".

Answer: "In A Big Country"

 "In A Big Country" is from the 1983 album entitled "The Crossing" by the Scottish band Big Country. The video featured the band lip-synching and riding four wheel ATV's.
2. "First time I saw Sonny, I was just about this tall. And he always made my momma kinda crazy when he'd call".

Answer: "A Fine Fine Day"

 "Fine Fine Day" was released as a single from the 1984 Tony Carey album "Some Tough City". Tony is a former member of the bands Rainbow and Planet P.
3. "While foreign affairs are screwing us rotten, line morale has hit rock bottom".

Answer: "Stand or Fall"

 "Stand or Fall" is from the anti-war album "Shuttered Room" by The Fixx. This English band was led by singer Cy Curnin.
4. "All this debating going 'round in our blue mood, makes me thirst for love".

Answer: "Go For A Soda"

 "Go For A Soda" is off of the 1984 album entitled "Akimbo Aloga" by Canadian rocker Kim Mitchell.
5. "A crowd has gathered in black and white. Arms entwined, the chosen few".

Answer: "New Year's Day"

 "New Year's Day" is from the classic U2 album "War". We all know where they are now. How can we forget Bono in a mullet?
6. "Tell us general, is it party time? If it is can we all come"?

Answer: "It's A Mistake"

 "It's A Mistake" is from the 1983 album "Overkill" by Australia's Men at Work. The band won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1982.
7. "There's too many kings, wanna tear you down. And a world at the window gone underground".

Answer: "Heaven"

 "Heaven" is from the "Mirror Moves" album by the Psychedelic Furs. The Furs are probably best known for their hit "Pretty in Pink" from the movie of the same name.
8. "Living without you, living alone. This empty house seems so cold".

Answer: "Open Arms"

 "Open Arms" was from Journey's 1981 breakthrough album "Escape". The album sold more than nine million copies upon initial release.
9. "Get home you're not alone. You just broke out of the danger zone".

Answer: "Leave It"

 "Leave It" was from the comeback album "90125" by England's Yes. The band also released an a cappella version of "Leave It" that was equally popular.
10. "I don't believe it! There she goes again! She's tidied up, and I can't find anything!"

Answer: "She Blinded Me With Science"

 "She Blinded Me With Science" is from the quirky Thomas Dolby album "The Golden Age of Wireless". Thomas Dolby played and programmed synthesizers on the hit Foreigner album "Four".
11. "Standing in the pouring rain. All alone in a world that's changed".

Answer: "Will the Wolf Survive?"

 "Will the Wolf Survive?" is from the fine 1984 crossover album by Los Lobos entitled "How Will the Wolf Survive?"
12. "If you say that you are mine, I'll be here 'til the end of time".

Answer: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?"

 "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" is from the 1982 politically charged album "Combat Rock" by the Clash.
13. "I hear the talking of the D.J. Can't understand just what does he say?"

Answer: "Mexican Radio"

 "Mexican Radio" is from Wall of Voodoo's 1982 album "Call of the West". Wall of Voodoo singer Stan Ridgway was friends with Stewart Copeland of The Police.
14. "Guilty 'til I'm proven innocent. Whiplash, heavy metal accident. Rock on, I wanna be President".

Answer: "I Love It Loud"

 "I Love It Loud" is from the 1982 Kiss album "Creatures of the Night". This album featured the band on the cover in a deep blue shadow with their eyes glowing.
15. "The wise man built his words upon the rocks, but I'm not bound to follow suit".

Answer: "So. Central Rain (Sorry)"

 "So. Central Rain (Sorry)" is from R.E.M.'s 1984 album, "Reckoning". After years of being called "critics' darlings", the band exploded into the mainstream in 1986 with the release of "Life's Rich Pageant".
16. "And every so-called meeting with his so-called superior is a humiliating kick in the crotch".

Answer: "Synchronicity II"

 "Synchronicity II" is from the 1983 album "Synchronicity" by the Police. This was their final original album as a group.
17. "Maybe it's a sign of weakness, when I don't know what to say. Maybe I just wouldn't know what to do with my strength anyway".

Answer: "We Belong"

 "We Belong" is from the 1984 Pat Benatar album "Tropico". The song was actually written by the talented songwriting/performing team Lowen and Navarro.
18. "But I think that you're wild, when you flash that fragile smile".

Answer: "You Might Think"

 "You Might Think" is from the 1984 album "Heartbeat City" by The Cars. This album produced the highest charting single for the band with the single "Drive".
19. "I remember searching for the perfect words. I was hoping you might change your mind".

Answer: "The Metro"

 "The Metro" appeared on the 1982 album "Pleasure Victim" by Berlin. Berlin later recorded the hit single "Take My Breath Away" for the "Top Gun" soundtrack.
20. "And we can act like we come from out of this world. Leave the real one far behind".

Answer: "The Safety Dance"

 "The Safety Dance" was a hugely popular hit in 1982 for the Canadian band Men Without Hats. It is still popular today.
21. "Well, he looked at me once. He looked at me twice. Look at me again, and there's gonna be a fight".

Answer: "Rock This Town"

 "Rock This Town" was from the 1982 album "Built For Speed" by the rockabilly trio the Stray Cats.
22. "There's times I've been mistaken. There's times I thought I'd been misunderstood".

Answer: "Cuts Life A Knife"

 "Cuts Like A Knife" is from the 1983 album of the same name by Canadian rocker Bryan Adams. Bryan sang backing vocals on Glass Tiger's 1986 hit "Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone".
23. "I made a pilgrimage to save this human race. Never comprehending a race that's long gone by".

Answer: "Melt With You"

 "Melt With You" was released on the 1982 album by Modern English entitled "After the Snow". It has since been included on many soundtracks.
24. "In a town without a name, in a heavy downpour, thought he passed his own shadow, by the backstage door".

Answer: Juke Box Hero

 "Juke Box Hero" appeared on the 1981 album "Four" by Foreigner.
25. "Hard times you had before you. I knew when I first saw you".

Answer: "Don't Cry"

 "Don't Cry" was the hit single off of the 1983 album "Alpha" by the supergroup Asia. Initially, Asia was comprised of members from bands such as King Crimson, Yes, the Buggles, and Emerson, Lake and Palmer.
Source: Author dmbfanatic

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