I wanted Ninja Turtle action figures
Or a brand new Ghostbusters proton pack
A shiny Batmobile
That you could get behind the wheel
And race around your bedroom Hot Wheels track
Red Ryder Ralphie on the TV
Charlie Brown Christmas in the air
Outside it was snowin'
Cause we still had ozone
Grab your mittens and your long underwear
Christmas in the 80s
Put some reindeer antlers on the dog
Christmas in the 80s
Do your shopping from a catalog
Multicolored bulbs around the branches
One goes out you lose the whole dang tree
Mom is overjoyed
As she shakes a polaroid
And has another sip of Long Island Iced Tea
Uncle would still smoke around the children
In his pleated pants and knitted turtleneck
Auntie wants a kiss
Even though she smells amiss
Some things it's just better to forget
Christmas in the 80s
Shiny new Nintendo by the tree
Christmas in the 80s
Before Facebook went and ruined our family
We'd listen for the reindeer
While the dying fire danced
Leaving extra milk and cookies just in case
I'd trade every overrated
Technological advance
For one more night beside that fireplace
Well it's Christmas in the 80s
Snowman smiling through your new Light Bright
Christmas in the 80s
Johnny Carson wishing us good night
Christmas in the 80s
Time to go see Santa at the mall
Christmas in the 80s
May have been the best times after all
Wrapping paper strewn about the carpet
Tinsel falling off the chandelier
Enjoy the falling snow
Because before you even know
It'll be Christmas in the 90s next year