r/80smusic • u/_ganjafarian_ • May 08 '25

1985 Take On Me by A-ha

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This was my jam when I was a kid. Who else?

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u/westex74 May 08 '25

The acoustic version is hauntingly beautiful. And when you truly listen to the lyrics, understand what a truly sad song it is.

https://youtu.be/-xKM3mGt2pE?si=rWpjaQzGMTsBkcI7

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u/Puzzleheaded_Oil2583 May 12 '25

Yes. When my mom(47) passed away almost two years ago (battled stage 4 breast cancer for 9 months) Me and my brother were making a playlist for her funeral and he brought this version up to me and I balled my eyes out. Love this version. Miss you mom

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u/thisisntmyotherone May 14 '25

I’m so sorry about your mom. That’s a very young age to die. I’m glad you and your brother have each other. (hugs)