Which 1980s song lyrics explain your life?

By: David Copper
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Which 1980s song lyrics explain your life?
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About This Quiz

No decade pumped out the jams quite like the '80s! When you hear your favorite '80s song, you can't help but turn up the radio and dance. You don't even care if people think you're strange at a stoplight. Why? Because nothing fills you with more joy! Have you ever considered that one of these bops might truly explain your life?

Picture yourself cruising down the road with an '80s satellite radio station playing in the background.  When your song (you know which one) comes on, you crank the volume and sing at the top of your lungs. Are you singing along with Prince, or does Madonna understand you better? Or are you more of a Bon Jovi kind of person? The life you've already lived will go a long way in helping us figure out which '80s song should be your anthem.

Turn the boombox up for this quiz! Tell us about your quirks, your hopes for the future and your taste in fashion, and we'll find the song that matches your personality and soul. Don't stop believin' that this quiz will find your '80s song lyric match!

Which of these is your ideal birthday present?
A lovely perfume
A good, stiff drink
A day planner
A pair of sunglasses
A day without ________ is a wasted day.
Danger
Love
Fun
Getting closer to my life's goal
What does the world need more of?
Romance
Individuality
Good times
Jobs

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This would be a dealbreaker in a marriage.
A spouse with no ambition
A boring spouse
An unromantic spouse
A spouse that doesn't mind their business
Which of these is most likely to land you in prison?
My side job
Something crazy I did after a few drinks
A crime of passion
Cheating on my taxes
How do you feel about working out?
I do it daily.
No, thanks! Working out is boring.
I do it when I need to fit into a cute outfit.
I don't care how my body looks.

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What makes you smile?
A good and mischievous idea
Getting out of trouble
Falling in love
Success
Who is your hero?
A famous rock star
An infamous criminal
A movie star
A billionaire
Which of these things would you do for a million dollars?
Rob a bank
Marry a millionaire
Work really hard
Who cares about money?

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Which of these got you in trouble as a kid?
Staying out past curfew
Dating somebody you shouldn't have dated
Nothing. I never did bad things.
Nothing. I never got caught.
How would your boss describe you?
Resourceful
Fired
A bit lazy
A little shady
What's your perfect vacation spot?
Anywhere off-the-grid
Hawaii
Las Vegas
New York

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How do contests make you feel?
Awful! I hate competition.
They make me compete like a maniac.
They make me want to cheat.
If it's a dance contest? Awesome!
How do you feel about love?
I love it!
I don't have time for it.
It's great as long as it stays fresh.
I don't trust it.
Where would you prefer to eat?
A fast food restaurant
A semi-formal restaurant
The county fair
Home

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What would you like a drink with your order?
At least three beers
Nothing
Champagne
Hard liquor
Which of these is most likely to make you cry?
A failed business venture
I don't cry.
A romantic movie
The end of a good party
What do you like to do in the morning?
Sleep-in and recover
Cuddle
Get up with the sun
None of your business

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What time do you go to bed?
5 a.m.
Midnight
10 p.m.
2 a.m.
How would a stranger describe you?
A little crazy
Driven
Friendly
Mysterious
What's your favorite digital social platform?
Tinder
LinkedIn
Reddit
All of them!

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Do you enjoy karaoke?
No
Yes
Only after a few drinks
Only if I'm singing with someone else
What is your dressing style?
Black clothes from head to toe
Dance clothes
Elegant
Business casual
Whats your vehicle of choice?
An Italian sports car
A motorcycle
A black windowless van
A minivan

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How do you stay in shape?
I work out a lot.
I do yoga.
I run from the police.
I dance all night long.
What's your hairstyle?
Bedhead
Perfect waves
Shaved
Wash-and-go
How do you feel about divorce?
It's a tragedy.
Life goes on.
People shouldn't get married in the first place.
It's not as bad as being fired.

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How are you at home improvement?
I call the landlord.
Ah, just let it rot!
I try, but I'm kind of inept.
I'm the best!
What was your favorite thing about school?
Skipping class
Recess
Gossip
Making the honor roll
What's your biggest vice?
Romantic pursuits
Partying
Being a workaholic
Do I have to pick just one?

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