1985

by Kris Kemp

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1985

memories rise, memories fall
I met you at the Palm Beach Mall
sitting at the fountain by the food court
wearing a Guess jacket, your hair was cut short

I said "Hi", in a nervous voice
You smiled at me. I had no choice.
"Have a seat," you said. "Thanks," I smile.
We sit and talk for a little while.

Your eyes were brown and green
and your shoes were torn
The first time that I saw you
is the day that I was born

chorus:
This is the age, and this is the year
1985, when everything was clear
This is the age, and this is the year
1985, and everyone is here

(instrumental music)

At the arcade, we played Zaxxon and Mach 5
Centipede and Tempest, trying to stay alive
Mrs. Pacman, Donkey Kong, Bezerk, and Defender
You said you had to go, then you gave me your number

chorus:
This is the age, and this is the year
1985, when everything was clear
This is the age, and this is the year
1985, and everyone is here

(instrumental music)

One week later, at the South Florida Fair
You wore sparkly lipstick and flowers in your hair
Collar flipped on one side, jeans rolled up tight
Photo booth pictures on a Friday night

I held you by the hand, surrounded by the light
1985 on a Friday night

chorus:
This is the age, and this is the year
1985, when everything was clear
This is the age, and this is the year
1985, and everyone is here

(instrumental music)

chorus:
This is the age, and this is the year
1985, when everything was clear
This is the age, and this is the year
1985, and everyone is here

music/lyrics/vocals: Kris Kemp

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released January 28, 2021
music/lyrics/vocals: Kris Kemp

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Kris Kemp is a writer, musician, photographer, videographer, traveler, creative entrepreneur.

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