I wish I was born in the eighties

When life was more relaxed

Nothing was uptight and crazy

And kids just played with knickknacks

I wish I was born in the eighties

When no one had a phone

Or mobile devices

We were simply on our own!

I wish I was born in the eighties

When kids would play ‘till the night

Yeah, sure, there was less safety

But at least we really lived our lives

I wish I was born in the eighties

When no one was sucked into

The vortex called social media

And no one even had a clue!

I wish I was born in the eighties

When I could watch Full House every Friday

Turn on Home Alone, maybe

And I didn’t have to worry about when I could go and play

I wish I was born in the eighties

Where there was much less controversy

And if you were born back then,

It’s you that I envy!