Wish I could go back to the 80's carefree living great songs......no WiFi....no internet.... great days

You know, one of the best things about being in my 50's now, is that I lived my teenage years in the 80's........Priceless, and I wouldn't change them for the world!

There are many millions of us now in our 50s . I think were blessed in witnessing these great times

In the ’80s summers were endless. Time didn’t exist. Friends were the most important things, not iPhones. The girls were wonderful. The parties were awesome. Life had some optimistic aura. Love was felt so deep, everyone had time for me, we had everything we need to be happy, every kiss was larger than anything today, every dream was to come true, we were so imperfect but that made us just perfect, everything we felt was pure and deep, everything we were doing was innocent. And all those faces of my friend with those smiles....priceless. Clubs were awesome, music cut deeper into our hearts than anything today. We were innocent creatures who just wanted to give love, to be loved, to have good friends, and a lot of fun with them. Some of them are not with us anymore. I am sure that they waiting for me somewhere up there......and I am sure that when we meet again that we will be 17 again and that we will smile again, dance again, play guitar, that we will tell old stories again....ohh often I can't wait. In my adult life, I have responsibly done everything that was expected. I worked hard, paid my bills, find a great partner, traveled, suffered at my work, saved, sacrificed, invested, was kind, honest, responsible, and maintained health and friendships but no matter what I do and how hard I tried nothing, nothing ever come even close to the beauty of those years, to that innocence, to that intensity, to that first kiss. Nothing that I can expect in the rest of my life will ever come close to it. From now on it will be one problem after another, with deteriorating health and decay. Our Father, who art in heaven…if you think that I carried my cross long enough….take me back to that place and time of the 80s and just leave me there. That is my place for eternal life. And please keep my batteries in the Walkman always full.

Isn't it amazing how you can hear a few bars of music from a particular song and you're suddenly stabbed with a pang of nostalgia that makes your eyes well up? That happens to me every time I hear this song and wonder where the hell the years went.

My dear sister passed away right before Thanksgiving ...This was one of "our " songs when we were kids growing up together in the wonderful, amazing 80's. I will keep this song close to my heart for as long as I am here, it will truly be a souvenir.

80s ,,, no internet ,,no social media,,,Great music and great times

I haven' t been grateful enough to my parents who conceived me in the 70s and afforded me to grow up with this kind of songs in the 80s. RIP Papa

Nostalgia, bitter/sweet. I was in my prime meeting girls and having a blast with friends and life was easy. Now I'm 57 and my life and the world around me will never come close to those halcyon days of the 80's. Young people have everything and nothing now, nothing seems tangible or authentic anymore.

THIS was a huge PART of my life. I met my wife in the AUGUST of 1981.So it has become OUR tune . WE are still together and WILL be 33 years married in September. We have a son and granddaughter. Just a great tune from a another eighties band that have stood the test of time .

I might be 70 yrs old , but i've love this from when it first came out.

This song is beautiful.

Now ladies and gentlemen, this is what you call music. An absolutely stunning track that will stand the test of time. 🙏

My husband and I played this all the time. Sadly he's no longer here with me so brings back wonderful memories.

How i long to return to the 70's amd 80's,no internet,mobile phones,just a pure and simple life shared with friends over a beer and a smoke and a bike ride on my Triumph.

OMG! The 80s just FELT so good! :) Let us never forgot how fortunate we are that this was our childhood!

In a nut shell. It's my direction It's my proposal It's so hard It's leading me astray My obsession It's my creation You'll understand It's not important now All I need is Co-ordination I can't imagine My destination My intention Ask my opinion But no excuse My feelings still remain My feelings still remain.

A hundred years from now the 80s will still stand out as the best decade for so much, especially the music. So glad to have been a part of it.

2024 - 65 years and still LOVE OMD - all of their songs...just stabs you in the heart with phenomental lyrics and sounds

1981 and the entire decade. The best ever. No stress. No social media. Just pure fun. I want to go back in the worst way. But know it’s impossible.

this tune still sounds hauntingly beautiful all these years later. A stunning piece of music.

dude i've had this song in my head for YEARS.... like, ever since I was a child I've had this tune playing and I could never find it because it was only the turururu that got stuck in my head, so I couldn't search for lyrics... not to mention that I didn't understand English at the time... this year I heard it again at a town party and I WAS SO STOKED TO FIND IT, SO I ASKED EVERYONE I KNEW, AND NO ONE COULD HELP ME. AND NOW, SOME 5 MONTHS LATER, I STUMBLE UPON THIS BAND AND DOWNLOAD THEIR BEST OF, AND WOULDN'T YOU KNOW, THIS SONG IS THERE. I'M A REALLY HAPPY PERSON TODAY.

51 years old, and I haven't heard this song in absolutely years. Goosebumps immediately reminiscing about that simple life back in the best decade for quality music...ever.🎵

One of the most beautiful songs of the 80s, hands down

This is not a song - its a part of your soul ...take it or leave it ....

One of the greatest pieces of music i ever heard. Can't really call it a song, it's more than that. Brilliant British talent. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The 80s were the absolute best decade for music, no argument, and this lush tune is a perfect example ❤️❤️

What a car, a road, an attitude, we miss 80's.

I searched for this video for decades, even before YT. My grandmother and I used to watch it together on a black-and-white television on the island of Sardinia. Though I knew it was OMD, all I remembered was a car driving throughout the clip. I finally found it. My father is now old. My grandmother and all my immediate family is now gone. All I have is this song and the few others we used to share together. “My feelings still remain…” along with an eternal void. This song captures it well.

I feel crying when I listen to this song. It reminds me of those glory days in the 80's , I was so happy then! Now everything is dreary and gray!

I'm 20 years old and I am from Russia For me and for all of us Souvenir is a masterpiece. When I first heard Souvenir I was shocked, I couldn't believe that it was possible to write such a beautiful, touching and magnificent song. Souvenir made a huge impact on me. After that I started listening to other songs of OMD and became a big fan of them, but Souvenir always has a special place in my heart

I'm Brazilian, I'm 20 years old and my parents passed away not even a week ago... We listened to a lot of 80s music, but this was definitely the one that most influenced our moments together. This song used to give a happy and fun feeling like a happy and united family... now it gives a feeling of emptiness, melancholy and sadness... I love music from the 80s and I'll keep listening to it forever, and when I have kids I'll do it they listen...

The most beautiful thing about this song is reading everyone's life story and how much it means to them.

Please please take me back. Life really was not so serious then. And this song reminds me of the beginning of the end of it all 😔😔 A little girl who wanted to be a pop star and dance till she couldnt breathe any more. And parents who were still alive. But in my heart that time in the 80s and this song will live in me for ever your claire always

The 80's were legendary, i would never have wanted to be in my mid teens at any other time, i am 56 now and the memories are so good...

At times that's all that's needed....a souvenir 💭 Just one, one only 🙏🏼, memory of a person, place, or thing then you move on 🌌 Pack it up 🧳and continue on your journey when people, places, or things aren't meant for you 🐝🦚🤍👒

This is one of the best songs of the 1980s that no one here in the states ever talks about. What a beautiful tune that captures what no one today could hope to capture. Again and again and forever, I'm proud to have lived through that fantastic decade. I really do long for it.

Just turned 52 year old. Why has this time gone so quickly. The sound of OMD just brings back memory of some of the happiest days of my life. Since my father and friends I lost along the way who I really miss.

That's it!!! I've nearly finished building my time machine, I'm off back to the 80's!! Il get some cassettes to listen to on the way, il just grab my sun glasses, who's coming with me..? 👊😎👍

80s music and decade to me are unbeatable the world was such a better happier place .....time machine needed ❤

I'm 50 and had the pleasure in living through the eighties when great music like this was around

Always and forever, thank you to Great Britain and the British people whose creativity, since the 1960s, has given the rest of the World hundreds of unique bands such as the Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark and music of unparalleled beauty, quirkiness and atmosphere. What would our lives have been without British bands?

It's my direction It's my proposal It's so hard It's leading me astray My obsession It's my creation You'll understand It's not important now All I need is Co-ordination I can't imagine My destination My intention Ask my opinion But no excuse My feelings still remain My feelings still remain

i like this song and video to it, no girls in questionable clothing, no throwing money around, no curse words or f the world, just clean and smooth camera shots with an old school VW roadster. And to be honest this video deserves an award for the camera shots.

Dear sweet Lord in heaven,please grant me access to a time machine so I can go back and wrap myself up in these magical days forever.Thankyou and Amen!❤️🥰👍

Watched The Outlaws with Stephen Merchant on BBC and this played in ep. 4. Brings back so many good memories growing up. Thank God Absolute Radio 80's play so much of their music. Always a fan.

One of the best songs of the 80s. Beautiful.

This is the most amazing tune I grew up listening to and when I met my man he told me the exact same thing about this song and now he's passed away and I play it all of the time it's a song that makes me feel love and tears ❤😢

Played this at my friend's funeral last week as we walked into the chapel, heartbreaking. I'll always associate it with Andy now, RIP my friend.

This was a haunting melody when I first heard it. Even more so 36 years later. Absolutely timeless tune from a better time and place. It brings a tear to my eye.

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Still the same 40 years later..

This song, this band are the symbol of the 80s, creative, elegant and aesthetic... An ode to good taste and life... Blessed be the 80s, I was 20 years old and I was devouring life and living at 100 km hour... That was good!

I took a trip to London the year this came out, I was all alone for days traveling, went into a record store and this was playing. I immediately asked what it was and bought it as a 12 inch 45. Ive never forgotten this moment. I went home to USA and this was never on the radio or charts. I couldn't understand why. The little song had such a profound effect on my feelings, but could never share that with anyone.

The melody of this song entries in your body without permission, then finds a site in your soul. And when you hear it your soul brights

They dont make music like this anymore this was on a completely different level epic 🇬🇧

This is one of the prettiest and relaxing songs ever made. OMD was something very special.

Me siento, escucho, respiro, cierro los ojos y vuelvo a tener 12 años: Jamás pensé que una canción pudiera hacer de maquina del tiempo. Un himno que hace sacar tus sentimientos mas profundos.

This makes me feel nostalgic about a time I've never been living in

Absolutely gorgeous!

Классная композиция, мелодия такая загадочная... честно сказать, берёт за душу, хочется слушать по несколько раз подряд...

I absolutely love this song.

You will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory Hold the ones you love and forgive them always

Not just a seminal track but a true masterpiece, due to the fact it harmoniously marries melody, lyricism and evocative expression 💯

Смотря и слушая это божествено-далекое, только и остается мысленно возвращаться к своей молодости, счастью, беззаботности!

It's depressing to think these years and these great tunes are 30 years behind us :( Thank god for You Tube.

Epic... if you want to understand the 80's you have to hear this music. A very simple video that you can watch three decades later and still see the magic of an era in it.

Just incredible.. how it brings me back to a time where music mattered and meant something

I cannot convey in words just how special this song is to me ❤

These guys will go down in history as one of the most talented bands ever absolutely class

Who's listening to this classic in 2019? Love OMD 💜

This song is a total classic. Sounds so good now as it did in the 80s.

OMG!!! - OMD !!! - What a beautiful, atmospheric song !!! - Well done Lads!!! ❤❤❤ Nigel Wellski.

Classic song from a very underrated group. I love the 80s

Paul Humphreys sings this song brilliantly. The video is superb.

השיר הכי יפה אי פעם מרגש עד דמעות ומזכיר ימים מושלמים בשנות השמונים..

A hauntingly beautiful piece of pop history.

Such a beautiful song. Love the 80s. Blessed to have grown up in that era. Best music age ever. Truly.

Cette chanson me fait rappeler beaucoup de SOUVENIRS des années 80, ces années qui sont, sans aucun doutes, les meilleures années de ma vie .....

Beautiful song

This song lifted me up so many times. I'm 55 next week and still adore this track. Thanks for post. Xxx

They must had a Divine inspiration when they composed this song, it is one of the most beautiful songs of all time. I LOVE IT

Even though I'm italian and I'm only 16 years old, I really love listening to OMD's music. I especially like this song, I find it very beautiful.

Fantástica!! Que recuerdos!! Cuando éramos felices y no lo sabíamos 🤩🤩

I absolutely adored being an 80s teenager. The fashion, the music. What a wonderful decade. This was my favourite OMD track ever.

Most beautifully melancholic song of the 80s. I'm so jealous of the songwriting and orchestration.

Possibly the best synth pop song - EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Que canción más maravillosa ...me transporta a mi juventud... que tiempos..me encanta!!!

Oh how I miss the 80"s. Some great music.

36 años desde su lanzamiento y sigue tan hermosa y perfecta como el primer día.Una canción que jamas se olvidara.Que bonito es vivir,ser feliz y poder escucharla.

Another brilliant and original eighties band. One of many.

Listening to this stops me dead in my tracks and immediately catapults me back to my teenage youth of first loves, zero worries, even less responsibilities and a happier life. I can remember spending my first summer in the USA as a 18 year old Brit making love to the most gorgeous American girl to the entire OMD album. This song and anything else from their 1988 ‘best of omd’ album literally sends me into a temporary paralysis with happy nostalgic vibes. Thank god for music, talented artists and technology. Go forth and enjoy. Remembering CeAnn, Seattle, 1993. Best summer ever…

Definitely my favourite OMD song. The synth is unbelievably good.

One of the very few 80’s synth bands that knew how to put together great tunes - being a symphonic metal fan, this is not really my genre of music, but good music is good music, and this band are very pleasant on my ears....

Absolutely amazing song. Loved it in the 80s, the song, the group and still do. Makes me so nostalgic and brings back so many incredible memories. Enjoyed it so much that decided to use it in the short. Love everything about OMD and this song. Thank you for great memories.

Perfection. The Outlaws (TV comedy) did a great job of putting this tune of bliss back in our consciousness ❤

Wow, first song I heard on the radio, driving from the hospital after my first child war born. Turned the radio up full blast. Rush of emotions!!

Still better than 99% of the music released now, talk about forgotten classics ❤️

I'm sure this 1980s song never gets old and it will always be a timeless classic. I think it is my most favourite OMD song of all time. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

This tune is my number 1, I want played at my funeral! So emotional and just a bloody good tune!

I remember this, it was first on the juke box on a Friday night. Great days when there was a pub on every corner belting out fantastic music. Now the pubs have gone and take aways have replaced them. Glad I got to have been around then