“As I stepped beyond the threshold, I entered another world-like Dorothy walking into Oz. A slight breeze swirled the leaves and branches and blossoms of the garden, brushing the skin on my arms. Soft air and clear light caressed my face. Just then, the music stopped. It took me a moment to realize that the music in my head was actually in my iPod and the iPod must have run out of power. I took out the ear buds and a far more fantastic music flooded in, leaves rustling, birds chirping, insects buzzing, the distant shoosh of tires on the road invisible behind the trees. I sat at the wrought-iron table and put my feet up. The crystalline light astonished me. The air, neither hot nor cold, was invigoratingly dry. I felt energy radiating from my body into the air, mingling with the radiations emanating from all the life surrounding me. I scanned the back yard. The ornamental grasses had begun to shoot out golden tufts; the crepe myrtle, hydrangea, stone crop, petunias and geraniums all had covered themselves in blossoms. Figs grew large and heavy on the fig tree, which exploded tropically in one corner of the yard, and fat red tomatoes swelled on the still leafing vines in another. Tendrils of Virginia creeper and wild grape dripped from the pines across the back fence, persimmons hung from the persimmon tree like Christmas ornaments. I had seen all this the previous morning, and many other mornings before that. But now I had stepped into a page from an illuminated fairy tale. Just as that thought entered my mind, three large yellow butterflies appeared, flitting in spirals around me. I laughed aloud: I was in Oz after all🌄… …I can’t think of any other way to put this but to say the sky opened, and grace poured down all around me. Light itself had transformed into a palpable substance, spilling down as if from a fountain. But it was more than light. It was blessings of every kind, goodness incarnate, flowing inexhaustible and immutable from above. I didn’t say to myself, “What is this?” I didn’t guess. I knew, I saw, I was in the presence of God. This wasn’t a God with whom I could have a conversation, at least not two-way. I think I said, or shouted, “Ok, I am DEFINITELY not an atheist,” but God was mute, or rather, I understood, or perceived, that the only response God would ever make was the boundless bounty of beauty cascading over me. After the shock and awe, my first thought was that this gift absurdly overmatched anything I could possibly have deserved. I thought, and said aloud, “Why me?” Instantly, that seemed too pleased with myself. I could just look at this phenomenon that confronted me, this Niagara Falls of beauty pouring down, and know that I hadn’t been “chosen.” I was no one special. This was just what God was, a permanent condition that somehow had remained invisible to me until this moment..” reset.me/story/tried-psychedelic-mushrooms-35-years-saw-light/🦋🌈🍄🌅🍄🌈🦋
@@iamcopperhead Because it reminds of us of a time where music wasn't over-produced by music companies, when MTV used to actually play music videos, and the countless one-hit wonders of the 1980s were often linked to great movies that entertained without lecturing us with political messaging.
This is my girlfriends favorite love song. Our prom was this weekend and I had requested the DJ to play this via the requests form that was provided to us hoping we'd get to dance to it that evening. Instead, the DJ played mostly crappy rap and dance music for the duration of the event which really bummed me out seeing that we wouldn't get the opportunity to dance to it. When we got back to her house from the after party, we decided that it would be nice to still get to dance, so I turned the speaker on my phone all the way up, set it on the roof of my car, and we danced in her driveway at 4 am in the morning. I hope I forget that night for as long as I live...
Im 48. Grew up through this all. Best time was the summer of 84'. LA Olympics, summertime. Staying out late with my friends, discovering girls. Such a weird and exciting time. I could say so much more but I wont. Some of my best memories I keep just for me.
Tony Laskowski the good old days too bad they don't make cool movies like this anymore..cars... and the way of life I'm 44 feel like life sucks these days
Totally agree with you. I had a similar summer of '84. There was still some innocence left in society back then. If you think about it, a person's soul could shine without someone judging you. You could be kinda geeky or "cheesy" and no one would judge you or look at you like you were a dork. People really had fun back then without worrying so much about what other people thought. Do you remember when people smiled?
It was a great time. I was 9 in the summer of '84 and I remember watching the Summer Olympics on TV. I'll always remember Mary Lou Retton in her American flag leotard.
Huh, your the same age as my father. Safe to say my dad too loves the 80's. He even named one of his kids off of a movie from the 80's. The 80's will live on. I'm 16 and you have my word!
R.I.P. Rupert Hine A huge loss for me. I grew up listening to his wonderfully produced works with The Fixx, Howard Jones, Eight Seconds, Robert Palmer and Rush. I always loved the soundtrack he composed for the 80's cult teen flick Better Off Dead. Thank you for the wonderful music!
This is pure snow! It's everywhere ! Do you have any idea what the street value of this mountain is!? I think I froze the left half of my brain... look! I can't use my right arm!
Born in '93. Played this song for my first dance at my wedding. my wife and I are crazy about this movie. It's a lot like how we met. what a great decade that we missed. Vert jealous. "I skate, you skate... we skate... maybe we could get together and be a skating team" "youre a jerk"
It was an awesome decade I was 22 when the movie came out in 1985 when I saw the movie this song blew me away and it's been a favorite of mine for 38 years I'm glad that the young people enjoy the wonderful Songs Like This cuz they sure as hell don't make them like that anymore
just watched better off dead last night for the first time, im a fan of oldies but never heard this song until i watched the movie lol now i cant stop listening to this
This brings me back. This is what I call "the romantic song". Watching this movie over and over and it being my favorite movie of all time and knowing it word for word is what has made me the perfectly normal weirdo that I am today!!
One of my favorite movies as an 80s kid. Watched it tonight with my two boys and they loved it as much as I did... Hearing this song tonight took me back to my childhood. What a great scene ♥️
I didn’t see this in a theatre , a high school friend handed me this on Betamax sometime in 1987. The brand of dry humour and sarcasm that Cusack delivers is unique....the wrong girl/right girl love story is something many have experienced. Had two friends who drove around in an old Scamp with a P/A doing Howard Cosell impressions ...... over 30 years and this makes me howl.
They'd never DARE make this movie today. Too many people would be flipping out about "trivializing teen suicide attempts"... and seriously not getting the point
What is this strange elation Taking my train of thought to an unknown destination And suddenly I don't know where I am But like a tremor or a spark something's happening in my heart I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in You've broken my concentration Saving me just in time from a desperate situation And suddenly, I don't know who I am But my dilemma's where to start, something's happening in my heart I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in
You know, I wasnt even born in the 80s, I wish I was.... there is nothing that we have now, that will ever come close to being as amazing or as original as the era that brought us these classics.
Being born a decade earlier is better than being born in the 80’s - being a teenager in the 80’s makes it all the more memorable. I was 11-19 in that decade - perfect time to soak up the culture we shared as youth - the music, movies, events, the sports, historic events, etc. it was a totally awesome trip we took together as a generation!
I just watched this with my dad who is about the same age as Lane-Cusak. The stories pops tells me about that era are wild. This song rips at me and I wasn't even alive back then. Just look what we got stuck with in the now. I feel ripped off somehow.
ROTFL! One of my favorite 80s movies. No, the scene when Ricky's Mom's face blew up when she drank that embalming fluid and lit that cigarette. Lane: "Mrs. Smith, NO!" KABOOM💥💥
I am watching it right now. It’s on of my fav show if all time! Yep even on Christmas. When I was a kid, I absolutely loved it! I’m 49 and have never lost my love for the show or the music.
O how i miss you 80s best time of my life we will never have a decade like it summer time staying out late chasing girls no crazy stuff going on like it is today glad I had the opportunity to live through it.
My dad used to play this song when we would drive. I've been looking for it forever but couldn't figure out the lyrics to find it. But I finally did!!! And the nostalgia really hits. What a great song
One of the best underrated movies ever! I know this movie by heart! My kids loved this movie even 10yrs ago my daughter is 21 this is one of her favorite songz
I wish sooo much i would've been born in the 80s..the 50s-90s for me i think we're the best days and moments. .I was born at the wrong time/year/date I don't belong in the present year because i mostly listen to music from back than..this song is just so beutiful i cry when i replay it in my mom's caset..but yes i feel like i should've lived in the 80s..if you are from the 80s and this was your love couple's song than you are very lucky
RIP Mr. Rubert Hine. Very talented man. Producer. For Rush. Saga. And many many more.... we love you man........10-23-20. Amen. For ppl to see this comment in the future? God bless.......
Both good times and sad ones come to mind with this song.I have lost alot of good friends from this era! Great times growing up and in my 20's during this time. I love you all.
I wanna learn Sax cause of this song.. But they're expensive, but will be so worth it. Go to the park in evening and start playing and watch all the pretty girls come running to the sound.
I love this song and the movie, too. There was a whole slew of movies like this such as all the John Hughes' ones. I miss the 80s. Brings back memories.
50 yrs. old now still feeling like dat young boy always and forever.!!!! Swinn bike, scooter, skateboard, bucket E.P.M.D. Fisherman Hats Still rocking Dem .!!!!
This song has some of the most beautiful lyrics I’ve ever heard or read. I’m truly grateful to hear this peace of art. Someday I hope to share this with that special woman. Sorry if I sound nerdy and lonesome. It’s probably because I am
just bought the movie and i want my two dolars! I love the camaro its been my fav car ever since i was a kid and saw this for the first time God bless the 80s
Who can forget the Iconic 67 camaro. The car was rotting some where and someone took interest in restoring it bought it and now it's restored and it's been displayed in car shows.
The amazing thing about growing up in the 80s, is we didn’t realize how amazing the 80s were until decades later. I purchased this movie on Blu-ray because it’s not available on streaming, nor is this song available for purchase on any platform as of 2/2022. So here we are, fans of the movie, fans of the artist, fans of the song. Enjoy it and share as often as you can…so others can be arrested too.
I can't believe I actually played this loudly on a television set from a VHS to a police department "I've been arrested by you take me in" back in 1988. For G-d's sake I was so stupid and immature 😳
Just watched Better Off Dead the other day. It holds up extremely well. My best description is that it's a live version of Family Guy. I just love the randomness that just happens that keeps things interesting. Also, awesome soundtrack. What a great movie.
at violet malik i love the way you said that because i feel the same way even tho i was born in 1990 it was way lovely back then. i learned to love music and movies like weird science, better off dead, the breakfast club, sixteen candles and etc... because of my mother so did my sister's wich we still look at movies like these and listen to there music as well ;)
Who's here in 2024?? One of the best Movies of the 80's
😂
We been here since the 80's. Calm down and enjoy the ride.
@@V3v15c3r8 no you haven't your kind didn't exist until the 2000's!! LMAO 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Meee! I’ve never heard this before now, my new boyfriend just sent this to me. ❤
Still a great movie and soundtrack!
This was real romance!! Microwave dinner, candles, at a fastfood diner, while playing a saxaphone.
Aquarius 510 yo hellz yeah.
But not until after she fixed his car !!!!! LOL
yea but its so hard to find a closed restaurant now adays
Hell yeah
Bet
One of the best songs of all time that no one knows about. Rupert Hine was a real treasure. RIP.
“As I stepped beyond the threshold, I entered another world-like Dorothy walking into Oz. A slight breeze swirled the leaves and branches and blossoms of the garden, brushing the skin on my arms. Soft air and clear light caressed my face. Just then, the music stopped. It took me a moment to realize that the music in my head was actually in my iPod and the iPod must have run out of power. I took out the ear buds and a far more fantastic music flooded in, leaves rustling, birds chirping, insects buzzing, the distant shoosh of tires on the road invisible behind the trees. I sat at the wrought-iron table and put my feet up. The crystalline light astonished me. The air, neither hot nor cold, was invigoratingly dry. I felt energy radiating from my body into the air, mingling with the radiations emanating from all the life surrounding me. I scanned the back yard. The ornamental grasses had begun to shoot out golden tufts; the crepe myrtle, hydrangea, stone crop, petunias and geraniums all had covered themselves in blossoms. Figs grew large and heavy on the fig tree, which exploded tropically in one corner of the yard, and fat red tomatoes swelled on the still leafing vines in another. Tendrils of Virginia creeper and wild grape dripped from the pines across the back fence, persimmons hung from the persimmon tree like Christmas ornaments. I had seen all this the previous morning, and many other mornings before that. But now I had stepped into a page from an illuminated fairy tale. Just as that thought entered my mind, three large yellow butterflies appeared, flitting in spirals around me. I laughed aloud: I was in Oz after all🌄…
…I can’t think of any other way to put this but to say the sky opened, and grace poured down all around me. Light itself had transformed into a palpable substance, spilling down as if from a fountain. But it was more than light. It was blessings of every kind, goodness incarnate, flowing inexhaustible and immutable from above. I didn’t say to myself, “What is this?” I didn’t guess. I knew, I saw, I was in the presence of God. This wasn’t a God with whom I could have a conversation, at least not two-way. I think I said, or shouted, “Ok, I am DEFINITELY not an atheist,” but God was mute, or rather, I understood, or perceived, that the only response God would ever make was the boundless bounty of beauty cascading over me. After the shock and awe, my first thought was that this gift absurdly overmatched anything I could possibly have deserved. I thought, and said aloud, “Why me?” Instantly, that seemed too pleased with myself. I could just look at this phenomenon that confronted me, this Niagara Falls of beauty pouring down, and know that I hadn’t been “chosen.” I was no one special. This was just what God was, a permanent condition that somehow had remained invisible to me until this moment..”
reset.me/story/tried-psychedelic-mushrooms-35-years-saw-light/🦋🌈🍄🌅🍄🌈🦋
Why do so many of these songs hit different when we reach middle age ?
@@iamcopperhead Because it reminds of us of a time where music wasn't over-produced by music companies, when MTV used to actually play music videos, and the countless one-hit wonders of the 1980s were often linked to great movies that entertained without lecturing us with political messaging.
I knew about it,it was only released on this film soundtrack Better Off Dead OST 1985...
@@PGIFilmsTruth...
I miss being a child in the 80's/90s. This was a most excellent time for... EVERYTHING!
I couldn't agree with you more from the clothes to music, cars....nothing could of been better than growing up in the 80's...
heck yeah it was no other better decade to be a kid. the 80s were an awesome time to grow up
SpankRamen2 Simpler times. Everything climaxed in the last 80's and early 90's. Everything is fake now, from food to music to movies.
@@TheBloodlossDesign Cry about it a little more old timer. Product of your own accord. lol.
You aint lying the 80's were the BEST and this movie I hope to show my future kids for sure REAL COMEDY !!!
Reminds me of my wife, When I first seen her it stopped me in my tracks. 30 year's later she still takes my breath ;)
Awww so sweet from kia 😘😊
Artimus pyle I am a huge fan of your music. I hope you are well!!
Amen
Hope to have this one day!
Wow, that’s amazing bro!
This is my girlfriends favorite love song. Our prom was this weekend and I had requested the DJ to play this via the requests form that was provided to us hoping we'd get to dance to it that evening. Instead, the DJ played mostly crappy rap and dance music for the duration of the event which really bummed me out seeing that we wouldn't get the opportunity to dance to it. When we got back to her house from the after party, we decided that it would be nice to still get to dance, so I turned the speaker on my phone all the way up, set it on the roof of my car, and we danced in her driveway at 4 am in the morning. I hope I forget that night for as long as I live...
That’s badass! Long live the 80’s.
reminds of the the Say Anything scene where he's holding the boombox.
I hate today’s music, the 80s is where it’s at
That"s a great memory that will stay with you forever and hopefully your girlfriend as well!
Fuck off 😆☹😥
"Hello Layne! How was your day?", "Beth broke up with me!", "Oh! That's nice!"
Omg! I remember that! Lol 😂
He likes corn!
KEYS!!!!!!!
Wait, this is death here...I haven’t even been to New York City.
🤣
Trying to kill yourself when you're not sick is really sick...
Im 48. Grew up through this all. Best time was the summer of 84'. LA Olympics, summertime. Staying out late with my friends, discovering girls. Such a weird and exciting time. I could say so much more but I wont. Some of my best memories I keep just for me.
Tony Laskowski the good old days too bad they don't make cool movies like this anymore..cars... and the way of life I'm 44 feel like life sucks these days
Totally agree with you. I had a similar summer of '84. There was still some innocence left in society back then. If you think about it, a person's soul could shine without someone judging you. You could be kinda geeky or "cheesy" and no one would judge you or look at you like you were a dork. People really had fun back then without worrying so much about what other people thought. Do you remember when people smiled?
It was a great time. I was 9 in the summer of '84 and I remember watching the Summer Olympics on TV. I'll always remember Mary Lou Retton in her American flag leotard.
Huh, your the same age as my father. Safe to say my dad too loves the 80's. He even named one of his kids off of a movie from the 80's. The 80's will live on. I'm 16 and you have my word!
R.I.P. Rupert Hine
A huge loss for me. I grew up listening to his wonderfully produced works with The Fixx, Howard Jones, Eight Seconds, Robert Palmer and Rush. I always loved the soundtrack he composed for the 80's cult teen flick Better Off Dead.
Thank you for the wonderful music!
he needs to be in the rock n roll hall of fame
He DIED ?!?!!??🤯
@@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854 Right there with ya!
2023 and still in love with this song and movie. ❤
Now that's a real shame when folks be throwin' away a perfectly good white boy ...
Probably the funniest line in the movie!
Elmer Fudd hell yeah😂
Ross Geller is black men at work is what you are remembering
Ross Geller is black lolol
James Bricker That’s from this movie, Better Off Dead
this movie came out 20 years before i was born and i swear on my life this song will play at my wedding. one of the greatest movies of all time.
Apparently John hates this movie. He felt he looked stupid, though it's his best movie..
He seems to have noticed the movie deserved higher praise than 90% of the crap he did and ´amde ammends´ with it@@JaybayJay
He doesn't really hate it like you people think he just likes One crazy Summer better@@JaybayJay
Why would a zoomer be a fan of this movie
@@JaybayJayquite the opposite. Had such a crush on him from this movie
This is pure snow! It's everywhere ! Do you have any idea what the street value of this mountain is!? I think I froze the left half of my brain... look!
I can't use my right arm!
Hahaha
Born in '93. Played this song for my first dance at my wedding. my wife and I are crazy about this movie. It's a lot like how we met. what a great decade that we missed. Vert jealous.
"I skate, you skate... we skate... maybe we could get together and be a skating team"
"youre a jerk"
It was an awesome decade I was 22 when the movie came out in 1985 when I saw the movie this song blew me away and it's been a favorite of mine for 38 years I'm glad that the young people enjoy the wonderful Songs Like This cuz they sure as hell don't make them like that anymore
I was obsessed with this movie. I know every line.
I tell you, Jenny,that boy is obsessed.
Now, honey... obsessed?
“This is pure snow,” “$2.00 dollars.” Favorite Song and Movie from 1985.
So good😂😂
... didn't ask for a dime ..
I was born in 2000, but this has been my favorite movie ever since I can remember. even if I'm just now understanding some of the jokes...
Born in 1975 and love the humor. Actually means so much more now
87 baby here and its been my favorite 80s movie for 25-26 years
It's the bees kneeeees
just watched better off dead last night for the first time, im a fan of oldies but never heard this song until i watched the movie lol now i cant stop listening to this
Boston rockssss
This song .... I cant get over it . and I don't want to
80's were great, no camera's to catch all the stupid stuff we did... but yes the BEST music and movies came from the 80's
Bundy Bear there were cameras in the 80s
Nick Button yeah but not around often. Now everyone walking around has a camera
Why!....why!...why!...did the 80s have to past by. I sooo love the 80s music there will never be music like that again i guess....never! :(
I soooo agree.The movies n music.16 candles Weird Science.I miss my Drakkar cologne n girls in Guess Mini Skirts.Best music everrrrr
Yeaaaaaa man!!! :)
I'm 42 and grew up in New Orleans.Adam ant was my first concert.Love New order Depeche mode.Today's music is pathetic
They will. you never know. keep the faith.
That sounded so awesome and so 80s thanks man! That is a good one!
This brings me back. This is what I call "the romantic song". Watching this movie over and over and it being my favorite movie of all time and knowing it word for word is what has made me the perfectly normal weirdo that I am today!!
One of my favorite movies as an 80s kid. Watched it tonight with my two boys and they loved it as much as I did... Hearing this song tonight took me back to my childhood. What a great scene ♥️
4 weeks, 20 papers, that's 2 dollars plus tip.
I didn’t see this in a theatre , a high school friend handed me this on Betamax sometime in 1987. The brand of dry humour and sarcasm that Cusack delivers is unique....the wrong girl/right girl love story is something many have experienced.
Had two friends who drove around in an old Scamp with a P/A doing Howard Cosell impressions ...... over 30 years and this makes me howl.
Betamax is Holding it for ever not like the crap VHS bm best quality
My mom showed me this movie and I’m glad I watched it such a great movie
One of my all time favorite movies. I quote it back and forth with my dad all the time. We’ve seen it many times LOL “2 dollars!!!! Cash!”
My father showed me this movie when I was young now that I’m older it means so much to me
I like to think the music and the movies I saw in my youth has helped turn me into the helpless romantic I am today 😂❤❤
Some of the greatest days of my life. The 80’s was truly a magical time.
Jan 2025 .. I can't find Rupert Hines version on spotify so here I am. Best version!
Who still listens to this legendary 1980's movie soundtrack 🎵🎶 😺👍?
Greetings from Vantaa, Finland 🇫🇮.
They'd never DARE make this movie today. Too many people would be flipping out about "trivializing teen suicide attempts"... and seriously not getting the point
...and the "needless violence inflicted on a 12 year old paper boy"
"Shame to be throwin out a fine white boy like that"🤣🤣
Talk about 80's flash backs. Damn do I miss the 80's! 😭
What is this strange elation
Taking my train of thought to an unknown destination
And suddenly I don't know where I am
But like a tremor or a spark something's happening in my heart
I've been arrested by you take me in
Finally captured by you by you by you take me in
I've been arrested by you take me in
Finally captured by you by you by you take me in
You've broken my concentration
Saving me just in time from a desperate situation
And suddenly, I don't know who I am
But my dilemma's where to start, something's happening in my heart
I've been arrested by you take me in
Finally captured by you by you by you take me in
I've been arrested by you take me in
Finally captured by you by you by you take me in
I've been arrested by you take me in
Finally captured by you by you by you take me in
I've been arrested by you take me in
Finally captured by you by you by you take me in
I've been arrested by you take me in
Finally captured by you by you by you take me in
I've been arrested by you take me in
Finally captured by you by you by you take me in
You know, I wasnt even born in the 80s, I wish I was.... there is nothing that we have now, that will ever come close to being as amazing or as original as the era that brought us these classics.
Zang Zwog Gaming the 80s still live on.
You have to be born before the 80s to have had a chance to experience the glory that it was. Gen X rules.
Being born a decade earlier is better than being born in the 80’s - being a teenager in the 80’s makes it all the more memorable. I was 11-19 in that decade - perfect time to soak up the culture we shared as youth - the music, movies, events, the sports, historic events, etc. it was a totally awesome trip we took together as a generation!
I just watched this with my dad who is about the same age as Lane-Cusak. The stories pops tells me about that era are wild. This song rips at me and I wasn't even alive back then. Just look what we got stuck with in the now. I feel ripped off somehow.
Sure miss the 80s man those were some good times and best music in history. Wish they had released the original sax version also.
Great song from a great movie. Mercy Buckets for posting
😂 Merci buckets 🪣
Your 7 year old comment made me LOL for a whole MINUTE!! Thanks!! 🤣🤣🤣
Mercy buckets. 🤣 Amazing. 👏🏻
the fuck happen to good music and movies like this I love this song.
Cell phones and entitlement mentality.
I have gone to this high school for seven and a half years...I'm no dummy.😂
Fronch bread! Fronch fries...
And to drink, PERU!
She created dinner mon dieu!
Fronch dressing
ROTFL! One of my favorite 80s movies. No, the scene when Ricky's Mom's face blew up when she drank that embalming fluid and lit that cigarette. Lane: "Mrs. Smith, NO!" KABOOM💥💥
"People die down there. And dying when you're not really sick is really sick, ya know? Really!"
Go that way, REALLY fast. If something gets in your way... turn.
This is real snow! It's EVERYWHERE! Do you know what the street value of this mountain is?
I’ve been going to this high school for 7 years. I’m no dummy!
I am watching it right now. It’s on of my fav show if all time! Yep even on Christmas. When I was a kid, I absolutely loved it! I’m 49 and have never lost my love for the show or the music.
Agreed at 47 t his song is the n my dna I watch this movie thousands of times was literally quoting every line still
O how i miss you 80s best time of my life we will never have a decade like it summer time staying out late chasing girls no crazy stuff going on like it is today glad I had the opportunity to live through it.
Amen. The thoughts and memories I have of the 80’s makes me warm and happy. Bittersweet though.
This is the song that was playing on my first kiss
Hell, the only thing playing for me was my teeth chattering. Stupid nervous kid...
A wonderful song that will always have a fond memory with it for you. That’s awesome
My dad used to play this song when we would drive. I've been looking for it forever but couldn't figure out the lyrics to find it. But I finally did!!! And the nostalgia really hits. What a great song
Brings me back to the best times of my life!!
One of the best underrated movies ever! I know this movie by heart! My kids loved this movie even 10yrs ago my daughter is 21 this is one of her favorite songz
"He's skiing on 1 SKI"!!!
I wish sooo much i would've been born in the 80s..the 50s-90s for me i think we're the best days and moments. .I was born at the wrong time/year/date I don't belong in the present year because i mostly listen to music from back than..this song is just so beutiful i cry when i replay it in my mom's caset..but yes i feel like i should've lived in the 80s..if you are from the 80s and this was your love couple's song than you are very lucky
+Violet Malik WAS A GREAT DECADE, THIS IS FROM ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES. THE MUSIC ROCKED.....
You would have enjoyed it.
it was awesome.
TheGrungeAlien this is such a cute comment.
If you love this track you should check out all of Rupert Hine's solo albums (including Thinkman).
"This whole mountain is made of snow!!!!! Do you have any idea of what the street value is???????"
RIP Mr. Rubert Hine. Very talented man. Producer. For Rush. Saga. And many many more.... we love you man........10-23-20. Amen. For ppl to see this comment in the future? God bless.......
I had SUCH a huge crush on Lane, and during this scene I freaked out and got all excited every single time😂😂😂
The 80’s was an amazing decade! I remember riding BMX bikes and skateboards, HBO and MTV ruled our TV’s!
I'm only 22 and grew up with Better Off Dead!
Glad to see the younger generation enjoying it too. 🙂
Both good times and sad ones come to mind with this song.I have lost alot of good friends from this era! Great times growing up and in my 20's during this time. I love you all.
Robert Walker love you too man
The beauty of this song is beyond words....
I wanna learn Sax cause of this song.. But they're expensive, but will be so worth it. Go to the park in evening and start playing and watch all the pretty girls come running to the sound.
There only been one person to make me feel this way. Been with her for 8 years. She still makes me feel this way.
First time heard this . Gosh emotional track . Very good track for sure
Now go and watch the film. It's brilliant!
This is pure snow...no know how much the street value is for this stuff
My wife and I danced to this at our wedding..I may have mentioned this before, but it’s been so long I had to revisit.
This song is why I want the rating system back 👌🏻💓
I was 22 when this movie came out and this song just knocked me off my feet been a favorite of mine since then as well as the movie LOL
Beautiful u won't ever hear a song of this magnitude nowadays ever ever ever!
Damm the 80s… wish to go back
I still get chills. In my 50s.
Getting a new camaro, will lit up the candles. Magnifique
Yes Tommy 😎
I love this song and the movie, too. There was a whole slew of movies like this such as all the John Hughes' ones. I miss the 80s. Brings back memories.
This song is so tight, I love it , this movie is one of my fav movies of all time.
Yes Amber, nice movie indeed. Imagine someone taking you to this movie for the first time. This is what I am looking for 😎💯👍
I sang this to my late fiancé on her 21st birthday. Good times, good times.
80's was da best yrs.!!!! 👁️ do miss dem dayz.!!!! How time does fly.!!! 🙄
49 now. Was probably bout 13/14 yrs. old @ da time.
Favorite movies.!!!! Dem 80's.!!!! What's happened now.?!!! 🙄
50 yrs. old now still feeling like dat young boy always and forever.!!!! Swinn bike, scooter, skateboard, bucket E.P.M.D. Fisherman Hats Still rocking Dem .!!!!
This song takes me back to high school in the 80s. What an awesome movie and song.
Truly amazing and beautiful song .. missed the 80s..
Amazing. Should have millions of views. This is Amazing reminds me of my childhood.
The 80's was the last great time period for radio hits. Really miss that time period.
The power of the movies we loved in the 80s and 90s
This song has some of the most beautiful lyrics I’ve ever heard or read. I’m truly grateful to hear this peace of art. Someday I hope to share this with that special woman. Sorry if I sound nerdy and lonesome. It’s probably because I am
Best musical era!! ❤️ this song.
just bought the movie and i want my two dolars! I love the camaro its been my fav car ever since i was a kid and saw this for the first time God bless the 80s
Who can forget the Iconic 67 camaro. The car was rotting some where and someone took interest in restoring it bought it and now it's restored and it's been displayed in car shows.
I remember watching this movie late one night on Cinemax. This song brings back good memories!
im glad to see the comments....i love this movie! one of the best and I've love the Camaro ever since
I LOVE THIS SONG!!
The amazing thing about growing up in the 80s, is we didn’t realize how amazing the 80s were until decades later. I purchased this movie on Blu-ray because it’s not available on streaming, nor is this song available for purchase on any platform as of 2/2022. So here we are, fans of the movie, fans of the artist, fans of the song. Enjoy it and share as often as you can…so others can be arrested too.
inspiring words from a man who knows how to ski
Favorite movie/ second favorite song to “With one look”!
"What is this strange elation, taking my train of thought, to an unknown destination?"
Lyrically ahead of it's time. ♥️
Rupert always has such superior lyrical ability... 😊
This was our wedding song 10/27/2011 ….. best night of my life !
Miss growing up in the 80's
I can't believe I actually played this loudly on a television set from a VHS to a police department "I've been arrested by you take me in" back in 1988. For G-d's sake I was so stupid and immature 😳
This song gets stuck in my head all. the. time. Love the song, love the movie. John Cusak at his finest!!
The 80s were and are the best. Best years of my life.
MAN I MISS THE 80S WOW I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL OMG TIME HAS FLOWN SO FAST
Just watched Better Off Dead the other day. It holds up extremely well. My best description is that it's a live version of Family Guy. I just love the randomness that just happens that keeps things interesting. Also, awesome soundtrack. What a great movie.
Man this brings back some really good memories 😊
Magical. Thanks so much for putting the soundtrack album here. It is very
underappreciated and has some real masterpieces in it. It's gold.
I grew up in the some 8os and 90s but the best years of my life....
I absolutely love this song 💗
I love this song, it's so pretty
This song is so so sweet 😊❤
Great 80's movie! The 80's had the best teenage movies and the best music..Great time to grow up in ,wish i could go back and do it all over again...
Absolutely amazing.... should have millions of hits
my favorite john cusack movie very underated movie. a definate classic!
at violet malik i love the way you said that because i feel the same way even tho i was born in 1990 it was way lovely back then. i learned to love music and movies like weird science, better off dead, the breakfast club, sixteen candles and etc... because of my mother so did my sister's wich we still look at movies like these and listen to there music as well ;)
Well said!
I run the beginning back over and over again…so beautiful! ❤