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Amanda Blankenship

These 5 Popular ’80s Songs Are Still Cringe-Worthy Decades Later

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Nothing transports you back to neon lights and shoulder pads like the tunes of the 1980s, but some of those songs make us cringe now more than ever. These cringeworthy tracks ruled the charts once, but today, their cheesy lyrics, overproduced sound, or tone-deaf content feel downright embarrassing. Whether you loved them then or now, wonder how they ever seemed cool, here are five major ’80s hits that still have us cringing. Buckle up for a trip down memory lane—to the land of questionable music choices.

1. “We Built This City” – Starship

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