Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Official Video)

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↓ LYRICS ↓
[Intro]
To your soul
To your soul
Cry
Cry
Cry
[Verse 1]
You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case
Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face
[Verse 2]
Mother will never understand why you had to leave
But the answers you seek will never be found at home
The love that you need will never be found at home
[Chorus]
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
[Verse 3]
Pushed around and kicked around, always a lonely boy
You were the one that they'd talk about around town as they put you down
[Verse 4]
And as hard as they would try they'd hurt to make you cry
But you never cried to them, just to your soul
No, you never cried to them, just to your soul
[Chorus]
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (Crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (Crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (Crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
[Bridge]
Cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
[Verse 5]
You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case
Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face
[Chorus]
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
#BronskiBeat #SmalltownBoy #TheAgeOfConsent

[@maxkerkar7175]

2024 anyone ?

[@alphatomega727]

Yeah b*tch 🤘🏼

[@dron_nik_nt]

From Russia😊 peace❤

[@brentmunroe1227]

WOULD PEOPLE PLEASE STOP ASKING THIS!? I SEE THIS COMMENT EVERYWHERE!

[@alphatomega727]

@@brentmunroe1227 why you are so stupid? are you a democrat?

[@Michelle-xk5cc]

Yes

This song was released in 1984. 40 years later, here we are in 2024. This always has been and always will be a timeless classic.

[@pratik04445]

Agree

[@biggusunitus]

all time banger

[@helios2357]

goddamn literally 1984

[@ElectronicHouseFlash]

all 3 bandmembers were gays, i dont want to know what dirty things they did behind closed doors

[@biggusunitus]

@@ElectronicHouseFlash I'm referring to the tune you melt.

[@rdrgoperez]

TikTok brought me here. What a gem 🔥

[@davidprice1908]

I was born in 82, and came from a busted up home. My mum then ran pubs. I left home at 16, got into drugs, and lost everything, and became a complete scumbag, and went raving until 21, when I joined the army and went to war. I then did 5 years, got PTSD, and got kicked out for drugs in 2008. Then I lost everything again, and rebuilt my life, and moved to Australia, drove to Mongolia, and travelled 35 countries. I had a bad car crash which disabled me, and I'm still having surgeries for the injuries. I'm 41 now and run a building and project managing company. I have an equally damaged girlfriend of 7 years, and we have a house, and a veg garden and chickens. We have one rule in this house....dignity, love, compassion and understanding are more important than anything else. Wherever you're going through....just enjoy what you can from it, and see it for what it is...a scene from the film of your life. Life is both beautiful and tough...so don't make yours, or anyone else's harder than it already is I love you all, and wish you well! X

[@mirmir3588]

Que lindas palabras! Saludos de agentina❤

[@nilsbergmann6197]

Meine Kindheit verlief ähnlich. 👍

[@IRONTOSS]

Right on keep your head up and remember to stop and enjoy life!

[@Mr.NovaScotia]

David ,,i don't know you and never will but....God Bless You My Friend from New Scotland Canada....

[@lapoupee88]

thank you for sharing this... and message received (and currently needed )

[@The_Joker_]

I danced to this when it was brand new in a nightclub in ‘84. 37 years later I’m sitting in my wheelchair dancing in my head ♿️ I love you all. Now go love each other. Time is too fast, love lasts forever. ❤️

[@ronbeacom]

You go girl

[@thelankgod8073]

thank you Joker

[@intangibleassetsmusic]

That's so moving and eye-opening. Thank you!!! I was just thinking about my first time hearing it, and indeed... I was a 10-y.o. smalltown boy, living in a small town in central Bosnia, walking to the city centre to buy me a Bronski Beat cassette and then walking back home and listening to it on my walkman... I didn't know what they looked like or what they stood for, the only thing I knew was that they were from England and their sound was fresh. Enough for me to make up the rest in my Smalltown Head ☺ Those were very happy days... We used to be such happy kids ❤

[@landser3336]

@@intangibleassetsmusic Wonderful comment. Did you live through the chaotic days of the Bosnian War?

[@intangibleassetsmusic]

@@landser3336 thanks a lot! Partly I did, yes. I left the country in July of 1993, two years into a conflict, but that didn't stopped me from living through all what happened. To tell you the truth, in a way I still do. It comes back every now and then and it's as vivid as if it happened yesterday...

[@punkergdl]

1984 - this song is awesome!💥 2023 - this song still awesome!💥

[@partyboy8272]

I remember listening to this on my first Walkman I was 10 years old lol. What a tune still 👍

[@lyndabourn5897]

What i would give to go back to those days ❤

[@bobholyoake8577]

💯🔥

[@setag54321]

Agreed!!! Here's another.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGraoGOZptaSg80

[@maggie.schmidt]

Top song! Love 💕 It!

[@Pugzwitattitude]

Who’s here in 2024, still loving this?

[@aditiyabudi4869]

me me me

[@wilhelminamarquart240]

Me ❤

[@margaritalopezadasme5956]

Yo casi todos los fines de semana

[@renep.1435]

It's so good

[@dynahlacroix5623]

Me

[@samuelalmeida33]

Finally this song got 100M. Very underrated, deserved more

[@ScottShedd]

It's because of the new Christin Stewart movie, love lies bleeding soundtrack. Always been a good song though.

[@PatriciaDavies-dh2fh]

Me listening April 2024 ❤❤

[@Alusnovalotus]

Only the 80’s can give you a song that fills you with grief and dance at the same time.

[@thaistomp]

Epic era

[@evanfinch4987]

uh what about spice1 dudes tunes are totally danceable but whole families are being put to rest

[@evanfinch4987]

uh what about spice1 dudes tunes are totally danceable but whole families are being put to rest

[@evanfinch4987]

uh what about spice1 dudes tunes are totally danceable but whole families are being put to rest

[@evanfinch4987]

uh what about spice1 dudes tunes are totally danceable but whole families are being put to rest

[@Aerojet01]

This song reminds me of my difficult childhood growing up in the 80's. I wasn't gay, but all I ever did was runaway from home and runaway from being institutionalised, and chase after my real Dad who didn't really want anything to do with me. Now I'm 42 and I work as a contractor travelling the country and relocating multiple times. When I think about it, I guess I'm still on the run.

[@eddyavila3190]

dude thats a really good life

[@juliacamara8565]

Just send you a hug,good job bro🌹

[@Aerojet01]

Valar Morghulis It was at first.

[@eddyavila3190]

@@Aerojet01 oh damn im really sorry for what i said before, hope things turn good soon bro, send u a hug bro

[@-lys-8014]

On the run to where - on the run from what today

[@salsashark779]

This song changed my life. I remember the first time I saw the music video for this song in an isolated small town boy in northern Alberta, Canada. After school my brothers and I watched CBC's 'Video Hits with Samantha Taylor'. I was 15/16 years old ... my brothers were playing games when the Smalltown Boy music video started. It was me. My life. All of it. Every word went straight to my heart and for the first time in my life, I did not feel alone. I remember being so paranoid looking to see if any of my family recognized me, recognizing the content, the lyrics, the terrible loneliness, the fear, the hatred and the bullying. Years later a dear friend heard my story while we were roommates and she bought me the CD of an album I was too afraid to buy as a teenager. (I still have it by the way Lavender Menace.) This song is everything to me. When someone asks me what life was like growing up in the 80s, gay in small town nowhere, I tell them it's 'Smalltown Boy' by Bronski Beat and the music video is about fleeing to save your life. I ❤ you Bronski Beat. Always. You may have saved my life.

[@trappart9209]

❤ bless you

[@stephendonnelly9615]

just be yourself my friend all u can be ive known ive been gay from age 14 or 15 we cant do nothing bout it mate just live life mate fuck all haters

[@SMLEMS]

can i guess, youre the middle child, right? (just curious)

[@crush42mash6]

You’re loved

[@cecilijalidberg9807]

❤❤❤

[@GriffinsFanChris]

This song could apply to anyone struggling to find their way in life, not only someone who is gay.

[@lindahandley5267]

Exactly.

[@satter75]

Absolutely!

[@moneydoctor]

But it’s not.

[@geroutathat]

No I dont think so, straight people face their fears and problems.

[@moneydoctor]

@@geroutathat so do others.

[@edwardbyard6540]

"The love that you need will never be found at home." That still hits hard all these years later.

[@birdswont]

Absolutely heartbreaking. And I'm straight

[@TheStickMachine]

@@birdswont Why the need to say that you're straight ?

[@birdswont]

@@TheStickMachine good question. I don't know why I said that

[@pv-mm2or]

@@birdswont perhaps because the pain is felt no matter the barriers?

[@cocatrolla6027]

@@birdswont you meant ally ;)

[@splinterborn]

Even of your not gay you can still relate to feeling isolated and looked down upon. What a great track. Timeless.

[@morganolfursson2560]

Trust me , if you're not gay, you can't relate to that song .

[@sean2mush]

@@morganolfursson2560 Perfect example of gatekeeping.

[@morganolfursson2560]

@@sean2mush Oh darling, i'm not that altruistic . I couldn't give less of a crap about keeping any gate .

[@morteneilert038]

@@morganolfursson2560 r/gatekeeping

[@werebunniee]

Morgan Olfursson you’re right, as a gay person, i feel what the song is talking about.

[@alexanderkuptsov6117]

Cinematography in the 70s and 80s was great, such warm colors, the image is so real and warm, I wish Kodak kept producing the film and the equipment.

[@stephenspark776]

I treasure my monochrome memories - FP4 and HP5 were and still are the biz. Just gone back to my trusty film camera and God it captures those 70s & 80s vibes so well.

[@alexanderkuptsov6117]

@@stephenspark776 Excellent, I hope old cameras never die.

[@user-dc8to1ky7m]

Совершенно с вами согласен цифра не заменит плёнку

[@alexbut9487]

​@@user-dc8to1ky7m Усе однаково плівки зникнуть з виробництва, вже зараз просуваються окуляри доповненої реальності і ми потроху рухаємося у ту реальність, як у фільмах фантастики де люди переважно мешкають у ліжках з шоломами та окулярами доповненої реальності і знімають їх щоб поїсти та зробити "людські справи"

[@Dodiabs-pv9uy]

They lol you can pretty much get every film they produced then still

[@PayneToTheMax]

It makes me sad that people just can't let others be who they want to be. Humans are just so needlessly cruel.

[@gregoryshoup2796]

Exactly.

[@user-ki4jo8vy1i]

Будь таким каким хочешь, не навязывай это другим. Если ты хочешь быть ненормальным, это твое право, но не стоит пытаться убедить других в том, что это нормально. Уважай себя и уважай других, даже если не такие как ты.

[@NAVOJJ]

80's music will never die

[@Wow4ik4ik]

Epic music never die.

[@shaneinkster4775]

Nope 80s music will never die even if we move forward into the 20s. The next 80s will be the 2080s and will all be dead by then

[@MikeMichaels1987]

That's a pity

[@theFishy_]

@@shaneinkster4775 i will be alive probably

[@gilibran]

It really wont, together with the 70's music, ever lasting music died at the end of the 1990's. Millenial whoop killed music and then came the Voice of and music is now officially dead. Nothing to do with age and nostalgia of us old farts, it's all the same autotune and whoop that sounds great when you hear it the first time and put on repeat for 10 times, rince and repeat the next No. 1 hit and get fed up and end up back in the eighties because that music never bores and you want to repeat 100 times and more

[@ameliamay2435]

Released in 1984. Comments 3 days ago. That’s how you know it’s a good song that will last forever.

[@dronespace]

Amazing song

[@cole396]

I just read the part of your comment that talks about comments being made 3 days ago and your comment is 3 days old. Fkn mad.

[@romanbellic9622]

@@cole396 ye

[@jeffreywhitledge7929]

indeeed

[@kristinkhan8738]

This a song that took you away to that untouchable place in your head while dancing with friends and strangers!

[@henriquedatrindadetorres8850]

The lyrics hit so hard..

[@feliscorax]

The good ones always do: they’re written from a place of truth, which is the force of their power.

[@DutchVanDerLindo]

are u gae?

[@kevinprior3549]

Hard hitting video too

[@coconoir9015]

70 year old chick here, still loving this song and 80's music...we are so lucky to be part of this Era of music!

[@davidstorm398]

70 YO chicks are cool

[@Debbiebabe69]

80s music - all about telling a story. Todays music: All us girls gonna stick together All us girls gonna stick together All us girls gonna stick together All us girls gonna stick together All us girls gonna stick together All us girls gonna stick together (repeat 40x) Today it all seems to be about repeating the same things.......

[@AdrienneFahey-qo9iz]

Testify!!

[@LaMorenitaDivina]

I’m not gay, but as someone who left home very young, this has always resonated with me. So grateful for Steve Bronski putting this out into the world to reach people like us who had to leave home with everything we had in small cases and go find life.

[@raywilson3166]

same here, my mate

[@ilselangley]

Same. I was a 15 year old girl.

[@HibsMax]

same. I didn't leave home young, but I've never felt like I fitted in.

[@kevenlaw4280]

Me to, I left home aged 16! With everything I owned in a carrier bag, via my sisters 1st floor bedroom window, which I jumped out of😱 RIP Steve Bronski😪😪😪

[@thejonathan3516]

I‘m also not gay but in my opinion this has nothing to do with sexual orientation but with art, it is really difficult if not impossibile to find sth in this quality these days, Rip Steve Bronski u will be remembered

[@hellskitsch7685]

I did not drink. I did not do drugs. I just danced all night in clubs and I felt as high as anyone. Music is the answer to everything.

[@ptrsrfns]

I appreciate this comment. I stopped drinking a few months ago, after years of binge drinking in the clubs, and going out dancing all night has never felt better. ❤️

[@carlospalacios1422]

Music saved my life...literally...

[@antimimoniakos]

You are right. When i hear music (loudly) i am getting high like i have drank alcohol. I can't compare to drugs cause i never did. Now i don't drink alcohol at all and i don't miss it.

[@niemaniema8654]

just pop molly bruh

[@TheCeezars]

I drank and did drugs. Made it even better.

[@imsatanscott]

Happy 40th birthday to this absolute legend of a song!!!

[@HarryHopkins-fv3li]

Ime not gay but it was a drug habit I ran away from after my parents found out,I went to London to find the streets aren't paved with gold but it was an experience for a boy from a shipbuilding town on the Clyde,Scotland,I pray for others like myself,god be with you.

[@rossmorgan167]

What ever came of your life just out of curiosity?

[@HarryHopkins-fv3li]

@@rossmorgan167 I went home to the opened arms of my family,got a job then met a girl who went on to cheat on me which led to heroin addiction for a long time using it as a crutch but it made things worse but i didnt run from that,i have been clean many years and met the right girl and i found happiness for the first time in decades

[@HarryHopkins-fv3li]

@@rossmorgan167 I ended up addicted to valium and temazepam but on those harder drugs your inhibitions,orientation and judgements are all over the place,carefree and nothing frightened me and feeling that way heroin held no fear over me,ended up on that 24 years but I can gladly tell you ime four years clean and my life has got better and it does every day,I start my day by reading a poem wrote in a first world war trench,it is called invictus by William Ernest Henley,give it a look Ross you will find empowerment in it if you put yourself where the writer stood pal,hope all is good with you and loved ones,how are you keeping mate?,reply if you want to talk

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

True, The "BIG" Smoke Can Chew Anyone Up

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

​@@rossmorgan167Harry joined the Conservatives and is tipped as a future PM!

[@rickwoolf123]

“The love that you need will never be found at home” one of the most tragic lyrics ever written.

[@felicialatte]

Stefan Kovacevic 😭❤️

[@jean-noelaubert9516]

@Stefan Kovacevic hqQrm ķ6 ,

[@manupellon]

💔💔💔

[@manupellon]

Stefan Kovacevic me too

[@georgechaney6300]

Just sent it to my old military boys back in the day, I went on dance floor by myself w no one else there.

[@adamclarke8657]

Who’s else thinks 80s music is the best ever 🕺🏻🎶

[@kurtsloan123]

Yes Sir😉

[@cn820]

💯👌👌

[@garychisholm7577]

Greatest period ever , lucky to have lived through it .

[@rene2899]

and 90s

[@raudas-taxma6183]

I can agree with you even considering my completely different cultural background and age. I just can't find such truly sincere songs of my generation.

[@emanuelabezzi1664]

I was sixteen. 1984. I can see all my life in this.

[@nathalieplum2137]

I was 16 as well, going to all girl catholic school, not much experience in the world. That video was on heavy rotation on Musique Plus (video TV in Québec)... I suddenly understood what gays were going through. I became a lifelong ally since that video! The power of music and video right there.

[@emanuelabezzi1664]

​❤ @@nathalieplum2137

[@0700083edu]

With the exception of the 80s "claps" on every song, the aesthetic of this song is about 30 years ahead of its time.

[@kkgevo]

This is a masterpiece, a life-changing piece of work. Rest in Peace, Steve...

[@lynnsullivan2757]

Thank you Steve. U will always be alive

[@wowihaveachannel4862]

I had this 45" single on import here in the US. I am a big fan of broski beat and alphaville. Both are outstanding and unique. RIP and Anne Rice. We have lost so many treasures in the last 5 years. It really makes you question your own mortality

[@marieantoinette3333]

Thank you Steve and RIP.

[@stephaniefuller8139]

Steve was the Beat that made Bronski. He will always have a space in my heart and my playlist. RIP that genius. I'm not religious but should there be a heaven, I hope Steve's conducting the choir.

[@rosasamsung3598]

@@lynnsullivan2757 ááaaáaáaáaaAAAAAAAÁAÁAÁAA

[@sharinglungs3226]

Miss music videos like this where they tell a story and not cliche.

[@lydiejoseph7636]

Yeahhhh 👍

[@1-CRoss]

80's music will never be matched in substance , variety, and unique sound!!!! I love you 80's..I sit and try to remember songs 🎵 like this to feel my days of youth...

[@lydiejoseph7636]

@@1-CRoss same here🙌

[@ewelinalaurent3094]

Me too 😘💚👍

[@Soulslikeminds]

What is the magic that they can't do that kind of music videos? I don't know 1 good song of the last 10 years, it's so sad. Despacito is that what music has become.. Damn

[@Vinciini83]

This video is actually kind of heartbreaking.

[@DebNKY]

So is the song. Just beautiful.

[@lindahandley5267]

@@DebNKY Very heartbreaking and the worst part to me was how his Dad just let him go without trying to understand. Even with it being an upbeat synthpop rhythm, it is still hauntingly sad and beautiful and Jimmy's voice made it skyrocket!

[@geroutathat]

@@lindahandley5267 Whats wrong with how his dad acted? its something he didnt understand, so he gave him some money when he said he was leaving and what more could he do? What you want him to do? break out some suspenders and fishnets and prance about the sitting room doing high kicks cause his kid is gay? The idea a parent accepts everything their kid does wasnt a concept back then. You raised them till they were 18, then after that they could do whatever they wanted. I thought his dad was nice about it, met him halfway.

[@lindahandley5267]

@@geroutathat Yeah the suspenders, fishnet and prancing sounds like a good idea. I never said he'd 'accept't it, but it could possibly have been the last time he'd ever see his son. He could have embraced him regardless. Chill out.

[@darryldouglas6004]

@@geroutathatHow bout shake his fucking hand goodby?! Which is all he anted. Why did you bring your fishnet fantasy into it?

[@IngridAlcazarOficial]

Rest in Peace Steve! Your beats won't be forgotten.

[@nogokantaro455]

ja das ist wohl wahr

[@freehumanbeing6780]

So sad about It!

[@bobbymissthe80s31]

There is something special about a song that can make you very sad and nostalgic and make your soul want to dance at the same time. ✌

[@scatterinstars]

This 🙌

[@carlwood184]

Best Comment ever I totally agree

[@sihamab5485]

I feel you

[@BeingAngelic83]

Resonate deep w this

[@beingbobby3271]

Yes this is life I swear

[@GamerPhilosophy]

If you remember this Masterpiece song you are not old you are high quality vintage. 💞👌😊👍

[@MS-jz2pq]

Man! I’ve heard this song since I was a kid in the 80s but I never realized how powerful it was until I just now saw the video. Goose bumps!

[@knz021]

When you think the 80's were 20 years ago but it's almost 40

[@TheWatcherBis]

The 80's ended a bit more than 30 years ago. Did you spend your your time sleeping during the math lessons?

[@blizardbill]

@@TheWatcherBis he said almost ... 80s started more than 40 years ago

[@donniedarkko422]

Well I was born in 84 and I’m 35

[@rastkonikolic6380]

@@TheWatcherBis he didn't but u did.

[@dislikecalyptic2398]

COVID-19!!! RUN AWAY TURN AWAY RUN AWAY 🎶🎶😷

[@c.p.7266]

As a naive young teenager, I just loved the melody of this tune. As an adult, aware of its significance I appreciate it even more.

[@Probabilityislife]

Glad you mentioned this. I believe this to be a theme in people's upbringing. When you are young you allow the melody to energise you without heeding the words. Once you're older and wiser, with the ability to comprehend the world. You realise there is a message to be heard.

[@samjones527]

I'm honestly shocked a song like this became popular in the 80s especially during the HIV scare.

[@Cosmobear]

I always think I’m the only one obsessed with the melody😂

[@moisesojeda1085]

@@samjones527 the UK and U.S. were more open to gay artists

[@AdamNRG316]

Massively powerful and massively ballsy for the 80s.

[@AxelQC]

Anyone who came out in the 80s or 90s can relate to this story.

[@LizHellsing]

I got here cause of the lady dancing to this on tiktok and I wanted to hear the song ❤️

[@leeroybrown5762]

I was 10 when this was released, the intro still gives me goosebumps 40 years later. Gone but not forgotten. RIP.

[@djkoti74]

I was 10 when this came out too and I'm sory to tell you but its almost 40 years.

[@leeroybrown5762]

@@djkoti74 I was never any good with numbers 😁

[@djkoti74]

@@leeroybrown5762 😁

[@franzisk1969]

Same here, always goosebumps

[@TheWitness10]

Yeah but her voice is annoying

[@Kate-hu5uz]

This song is so haunting that it verges on being almost depressing. My heart aches for all the lost, ostracized souls who feel they have no option but to abandon home and family in order to live some semblance of an authentic life. If you're reading this, there truly are people out there who care.

[@tensacross]

thnk you

[@MrFrendan]

So poignant because it rips through me and opens my eyes to an “authentic life” pursuit

[@Kate-hu5uz]

@@MrFrendan Everyone deserves that :)

[@xamurai00]

Or they could have just abstained and didnt have sex rule their lives.

[@Kate-hu5uz]

@@xamurai00 You have a lot to learn. It's not about sex; it's about identity. No one should have to abstain from seeking love. People should, however, abstain from ignorance and judgement.

[@ThePourf]

80 are magic for several reasons: one of them is this music is made by gay people but not for only gay people but for all people

[@roxellelamour3779]

Absolutely

[@yorelativo5394]

This song is so deep so ethereal! It sounds so much ahead of its time idk it's has A LOT of meaning

[@davidpaxton1793]

The words to this song always bring me down to earth. I am not gay, but that doesn't matter, the song is highlighting someone that is different. I was sexually abused by a guy from 8 to 11 years old in a small community in Norfolk, as a result I got badly bullied for being quite. A few years later at 16 this 'smalltown boy' escaped to join the army - still cannot stop shedding a tear to this song though!

[@dannyhogenkamp1385]

Thank you for sharing Bro!! Yore not alone, keep it strong!! Greetings from Amsterdam

[@meealan]

courage in a few words, take care

[@COMAPRYGENT]

I am so sorry that you had to go through something some tramatic as that. With help from a profressional you will get over it one day at a time

[@tassimo4806]

​@@COMAPRYGENT your description is ON POINT 👏👏👏

[@flojo7449]

😪 Stay strong. Blessings.

[@billysmith2687]

This song is just heartbreaking. He pours his heart and soul out in this song. Undoubtedly one of the greatest singles of the 80's.

[@billysmith2687]

@@tyedyemike7425 Naturally, I'm British .

[@Story-sz5ke]

YA, YA

[@ingridclemens1392]

Billy Smith ======= world class 🎸👍🎶👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻‼️‼️‼️🎼🎸🆒🆒🆒🆒❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DIMP11]

Instead of Slow Hand or You Make Me Feel Mighty Real or Born To Be Alive, this should be the must listen of all the gay men out there.

[@christelleframbourt3668]

Cf

[@yorelativo5394]

Nobody should feel like this. My hearts aches for all the lonely souls that don't have a home to return. We are gonna be okey.

[@glenlilley4757]

Me2,i was so homophobic,this tune tells me lots.

[@EnverNaicker]

If You Are Tuning In 2024 ❤️🎼🎧🎵🎶 You Are Legendary ❤

[@anthonyhall2483]

Groundbreaking for its time and a perfect slice of arpeggiated synth pop. RIP Steve

[@sharonshirley1338]

I love this song.

[@littlezion2690]

Juste là pour commenter surtout quand l'artiste est mort.

[@natashahypolite3302]

The beats are very classic,rip Steve.

[@deficharliegosseTK]

Absolutely, this song is clearly the forebearer to a lot of music This was way ahead of its time

[@deficharliegosseTK]

Rip Steve

[@Vicomte.de.Carcassonne]

This is a masterpiece. From the opening synth chords, to the high falsetto vocal. A musical pearl

[@ianfielding6840]

Erasure s hideaway is much more powerful it made me cry as I was struggling to come out the first second I Heard the track I burst into tears that song saved me

[@ianfielding6840]

Thankyou who ever replied to my comment

[@decimated550]

And not to mention the bravest subject matter of any song which even today would be daring but this was in the early '80s. I cannot believe it

[@PBLCDMND]

Couldn’t have say it any better.

[@thorsrensen3162]

As young in the 80ish and grew up in a small town I know everything about what this song is about. I had so many dreams and hopes back then. I felt exactly as he sings, alone on the platform when I arrived in the big city.

[@codewithyt]

these gta radio songs are awesome

[@Menace2f]

Fr

[@yeezyszn7208]

The only thing redeemable about those shit games. Lmao. GTA IV was the last good one. VI will be shit, take2 spent 20 minutes on diversity at the game awards in 2022 or 2021 I’m pretty 2022 though. So VI is going to be woke trash just like SR Reboot 🙂 Is what it is. Casuals ruined gaming should’ve gatekept it honestly. Sure the graphics are good but that’s it. The gameplay is shit. Games as a service (usually) go look at ‘Suicide Squad’ game that came out a week or so ago. Game is TRAAAASH. (Like every game now)

[@blacmacca2910]

When this song plays I stay in the car till it ends

[@mrtvyanjel]

@@yeezyszn7208 when was the last time you saw a tree? go outside, get a life. I promise you, it will get better. as for the gaming industry - of course most of it sucks, it doesn’t mean there is no good games out there that were created by passionate people who love their job. seeing the world around you in such negative light might be truthful, but not necessarily good for you and your mental health. please do better

[@inhumanesmoke4342]

GTA4 was the best one. Great soundtrack as well.​@@yeezyszn7208

[@greenapple3843]

I said to my brother “what’s that song that goes, dun dun, dun dun dun?…”(hums the background music notes lol) He replies by simply making the “cryyyyyyyy” noise over my background music 😭💀 Then we both were trying to find this song, without remembering any lyrics, until we finally found it and here we are listening to this once again.

[@christopherspick5111]

This song was so powerful when it came out, and still is..my brother came out in 76 at 16, quite a thing to do in those days, thankfully my mum and dad just accepted him for who he was, i once asked my dad what he said when my brother told him, a man of few words ' your my son and i love you know matter what' is how he put it..dad im forever grateful you did that...hes still with the guy he met 40 years ago..love you tony and david x

[@kingjames7904]

congrats man and congrats tony and david !!!

[@joroc]

7/10

[@silentearthworm]

I appreciate the fact your family was so accepting of your brother coming out.

[@dimitriskatsoulis4986]

You all sound like a fucking cool family👌🏻

[@lystanson1983]

Cute

[@epijaydj]

1983 - this song is awesome! 2020 - this song is awesome!

[@danielsergio8531]

epijaydj wait thats illegal

[@rivenoak]

@@danielsergio8531 not east of Greenland and Azores, it's 2020 here already :D

[@lourencoabx]

You posted it too soon. Jail

[@markzane8542]

3147 - this song is awesome!

[@baterbek]

Просто ахуенно

[@turkeremreakgul5416]

Coming from Baby Reindeer! This songs plays in the 3rd episode; where Donny meets Teri on the club. One of the best Easter Egs examples ever!

[@D4rkMatter1975]

Im a Metal-head, Married Straight my eldest son came out as Gay when he was 13, he is 23 now to me and his Mum, never been so proub, be who you want to be Son I told him, be safe but don't worry about what other people think be yourself he is an amazing person and we are so Proud of him! Happy for anyone who is brave enough to be who they are and want to be! We only get one chance at Life dont live a lie, be true to youself! Anyway back on track this is an amazing song and a guilty pleasure :)

[@ownSystem]

Lol :) 🥲so sweet and def Being gay deserves no different care as a straight person :) who decides to have a gf :) love is love

[@HarryHopkins-fv3li]

Ime not gay but we are cut from the same cloth,be who you are.

[@Jehannum2000]

Did you shake his hand?

[@rogerbillings5081]

It's an anthem for people who don't feel they belong - in their family, their street, their town etc. Inspirational. Find your street, your town, your people. You'll be be happier !!!

[@rogerbillings5081]

Was adopted myself so its hard to fit in where no one understands you but you do your best.

[@sailenthotcarathot8540]

I think it's mostly about homophobia, and family isn't always the one you start out with, but the one you choose.

[@piratex4498]

well sure...BUT it truly is a gay anthem.

[@Solipsismmusic]

@@sailenthotcarathot8540 It is yes, but it had much wider resonance. I'm not gay, but I went to London when I was 17 in 1991 and this song chimes so much with how I felt at the time. There were countless others like me too.

[@samparker266]

I wish I could love this

[@Nettsinthewoods]

I loved this song when I was young, but never really understood the lyrics. Older now, I listen and it breaks my heart, especially as I’ve just watched the video for the first time. I have tears of sadness and sympathy for all those poor boys who have suffered prejudice and violence and been forced to leave home for a dangerous and cruel world. All the love I have goes out to you all.

[@vetash89]

I've have same feeling when watch the video, never seen this before i've grow up an finaly understood the lyrics since i've bein kid at 90s-00s long time ago and moved to from small town. Having some empatic ironic nostalgy when watch that video.

[@AdrianaTurudic]

True I have same feeling…..

[@FuckOffDaCoffin]

love you too 🖤

[@brucewillis542]

It was awesome that his mates who encouraged him to talk to the chap also came to join him on the train.

[@svenchris]

I had a situation in Manchester with my boyfriend back then when so guys have been after us but luckily we managed to escape! So many years later it is still a struggle and illegal in 72 countries!

[@krykryretrotoys]

2024 this song is still awesome 🎉

[@sebastianmartinez3819]

It's 2024 . This song still rocks and it will forever

[@entertherealmofchaos]

I have discovered a worm hole that leads back to the 80s. Any one interested in coming along?

[@fabienneremy1173]

Me, please

[@entertherealmofchaos]

@@fabienneremy1173 pack your bags, we're leaving soon 👍

[@wildflower8425]

wait for me ... have to pack my crimper

[@mementomori4355]

Yes mate, let me just grab some high quality coke, old school pills/E and some acid and I'm on my way with you. Night out at MOS first yeah?

[@entertherealmofchaos]

@@mementomori4355 I was thinking about a way to get money when we get there, you may be the solution. 👌

[@MiamiSpartan1]

Lyrics hit home. Dad didn’t speak to me for 12 years when he found out I was gay. We were fortunate to have him back in our lives for the last 16 years of his life. His last words to me was to give my handsome husband of mine a big hug for him. 😢😢❤️

[@mindfulness1118]

Oh Tom: I’m so happy you had your Dad back in your life for the last 16 years of his life. Wishing you and your husband much love, light & blessings. Living your lives to the fullest is the best gift you can give to each other. True love is so wonderful. I’m certain your Dad is proud of you. Congratulations guys ! 💜

[@caseyh8386]

How blessed he was to have a son like you, with such an open heart xx

[@lacyn9274]

That's why it was so important for me to find a husband who wouldn't care about our kids being gay. I never want my kids to feel rejected or unloved because they're gay. Still too young to tell but whatever they choose they have our love and support 100%.

[@mindfulness1118]

@@lacyn9274 Well done. Love is LOVE. 💜

[@scantol4257]

@@mindfulness1118 класс

[@user-qo9cl8xu2f]

The obsession i have with this song is unreal

[@CookiesGaming907]

How long have you been listening to this song for?

[@user-qo9cl8xu2f]

@@CookiesGaming907 my dad likes this song to so for about 13 years since i was a baby

[@lindamin4340]

I can’t believe it’s been 40 years! Still sounds amazing, his voice always drew me in 🥹❤❤❤❤

[@pikvlieg]

The song, the video, the vibe. The message .... my God i miss the 80’s...

[@lillymandy4625]

Da war die Welt noch in Ordnung 🤗

[@detlefhoffmann2441]

A

[@RandomMajin]

All I keep hearing is "Run mother fucker run", what the hell are you hearing?

[@angelamendes8435]

Me too@

[@Wonderfuldreamanhope]

Many of the 80s songs were timeless masterpieces

[@emmanuelsengo684]

Even though I’m part of the Gen z generation I still prefer 70s and 80s music to modern-day music at least in the 80s music had an artistic sense to it unlike today where music is written by algorithms that sound similar to each other which is very unoriginal.

[@simisu6520]

@@emmanuelsengo684 I totally agree

[@ioniceldaiana9863]

That s why some of our today artist are still using them. Fir exemple this is the Main soundtrack of Bad Habits- Ed Sheran

[@blanco7726]

@@emmanuelsengo684 r/lewronggeneration 🤣 plenty great music about mate whatever the year

[@mrcoiganable2988]

You can find good music in any year if you look hard enough but with the 50s,60s,70s,80s there is an abunence of it. No one can ever deny this, no matter how woke you are.

[@johnmunn2814]

I have a son that passed away a few days after his 30th birthday….. his youngest brother came out when he was only 13 years old….. they both know they are incredibly loved❤️. I’m in my 60’s now…. This music is timeless, because it speaks to our soul… but are we listening? 🙏❣️

[@j.c.anarquista3827]

My feelings 🌹

[@johnmunn2814]

@@j.c.anarquista3827 🙏❣️

[@maxxlindley9425]

being yourself is agony sometimes...thank god for friends

[@Pulross]

I was working at that time ( 1984) in a famous Camden Town nightclub and Bronski Beat came for a gig, very few people knew about them like me altough this 45 rpm record was goin' up the sales, can't remember who of those three asked me to help them unloading instruments and all what they needed for the gig , I still have got the flier of their gig...

[@donnaobrien-xt2ot]

Pass it down to family, I got a blue Peter badge 😊

[@HiR0SHi.the.D0G]

That's awesome!

[@naty67]

J'aurais aimé les voir en concert...

[@MarvinBeer]

Baguette

[@dublinvanlife466]

as a waitress? In a cocktail bar?

[@_b0h4z4rd7]

This song speaks for all people from small towns, where we haven't been understood. It still makes me sad.

[@mariabelenibanez8491]

It is heartbreaking indeed. But mind you, if you were brave enough to be different...chapeau.

[@trovao1da2alvorada]

It talks about a person who had to go away from home (for any reason).

[@SimonLeeds]

That’s why you move to the bigger cities. That’s why places like London, New York. Paris, San Fran have more gay people/ open minded people.

[@kactus_3008]

Still misunderstood...🤔

[@sugar706]

@@SimonLeeds There a lot of lgbqt people in small town too, they are just afraid to come out

[@adildriouech1293]

One of the best songs out there.

[@Interfootballful]

This single, this hit is about our childhood, adulthood. Becoming Man. Bringing up our character and spirit. Very strong song. 😊

[@nickxcore74]

RIP Steve Bronski, you were huge music pioneer in the 1980’s and will never be forgotten.

[@chrisc475]

This song is a masterpiece. Timeless tune, lyrics in tune with how so many people feel, hard hitting yet gentle. Perfect.

[@petersemmens5468]

@@francescosartor8991 Zz

[@gardensofthegods]

Yes , the perfect song ; this is true . I would slow down some parts of it a little bit for the playback speed of .75 and some parts and introduce a heavier base ... rich and resonant .

[@valentinedelcroix9393]

@@francescosartor8991 w

[@miguelgaldonmoragues]

I agree with you. Greetings from Spain.

[@chrisc475]

@@miguelgaldonmoragues ¡Excelente! Saludos desde Inglaterra! (with thanks to Google translate 😉)

[@HaarperFragment]

Still stirring people like it's fresh 40 plus years later..

[@OperationSpider]

Heartbreak High Season 2

[@vadimmorozov]

I've always held this song close to my heart, myself being a gay man who had to run from home. My father hasn't spoken to me in about 5 years since I came out, and I don't expect to be in contact with him again anytime soon. I still remember leaving town on the train and never looking back..just like the song. It's always felt very personal to me and I will always cherish this song

[@loluskekus]

Based dad?..

[@davidthomson9747]

❤️❤️❤️

[@vadimmorozov]

@@davidthomson9747 Thanks for the love, right back at ya mate ❤❤

[@davidthomson9747]

@@vadimmorozov It’s time we band together in solidarity

[@jonaswright7214]

I appreciate your Story just chills man

[@michelelomartire_634]

one of the best things about 50 years old,is the fact that i lived my teenage years in the 80's that is priceless and I am grateful!!!

[@barrosojoba]

Same. What a great time to be young

[@TheRoroRoll]

i remember ... remember berries

[@Quenaelin]

Same here, but my eyesight is getting worse each year, I want to be younger.

[@charlieelizabeth3406]

I am 20 and I really wish I could of experienced the 80s!

[@RaoulDukeSr]

Certainly with ya on that one ! What an absolute incredible time !!

[@din___viesel-qk3pq]

Show me anyone, who makes such a great song nowadays... Yes, you'll find no one... Big hit in my teenage days, big hit today...

[@lucasignorini6004]

Wonderful song! Even after many years it still is.

[@linorossi3207]

After all these years this tune still gives me the shivers.........what a great song!!!!!

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

If i ever had a kid and he turned out to be queer I am sure I would have given him money when he turned 18 and told him never to return.

[@oxyruby]

322 likes and no comment ? Let me fix this.

[@maca3930]

💯🙏💓

[@rachelgale6040]

When this came out as a teenager living in a very abusive home I felt he had looked into my soul and about summed me up. This song made me not feel alone.. still makes me cry even now but love this song even with tears in my eyes.

[@harryhopkins8851]

Your one brave girl.

[@JDStone20]

same here, and I am straight

[@helenwingrave7715]

Love to you

[@clairefox4640]

Bless u sweetheart 💓

[@55teebone]

Hope you are OK now.

[@journofay]

I love everything from the 70s and 80s. What a wild time it must have been!

[@TayWoode]

For some reason my grandmother used to love Jimmy Sommerville, every time he appeared on TV she’d scream with delight “ooo look it’s my lovely Jimmy again!”

[@nancywilliams4648]

Your comment made me happy, thank you for sharing that extremely adorable story 💜

[@DebNKY]

I get it! ❤

[@DoisPatetasOFICIAL]

I love when i am drinving in the Highway and this song starts in the radio, Thanks GTA.

[@claudiofernando1678]

U so stupid 😂😂😂

[@ditatdeus2208]

@@claudiofernando1678 you mom

[@yopataman7500]

@@claudiofernando1678 your grandfather

[@TheMatezz]

@@claudiofernando1678 your grandma

[@justroger2592]

@@TheMatezz your cousin

[@Azazello1482]

I never realized how deeply sad this song is. My heart goes out to that guy, from 2020 all the way back to 1983.

[@lonewolfgeoff]

Azazello1482 agreed!

[@siobhanrose9515]

The part where he pulls a sandwich out of a bag on the train eats it 😥 Something very sad about that part.

[@paulmayerpiano]

I didn't get what this song/video about when I was a kid, and the first time I saw it I just sort of shrugged it off. Now, I find it deeply moving. Funny thing, empathy, as you get older. That his dad didn't even shake his hand was the part that really got me.

[@cameronfuge3748]

Azazello1482 no it’s old tune x

[@xzanthius]

Man, some people have to grow up fast. Nothing but compassion...

[@steffischander8289]

This song has it all, just perfect. It sounds so sad and euphoric at the same time. You can really feel that someone is trying to break the chains and leave it all behind. Jimmy Somerville's angelic and beautiful voice still gets under my skin every time I hear it, pure gold.

[@candytiger644]

I still get shivers down my spine even after hearing this for the 1000th time, it's totally timeless.

[@steffischander8289]

@@candytiger644 Same!

[@vibeslion7079]

spot on...melancholic yet uplifting...an electronic blues...a beautiful lament

[@Chris-Shinn]

One of the most euphoric times of my life was leaving home - yes, with a suitcase on a train from a small seaside town to the big city (Brum in my case). Magical time.

[@steffischander8289]

@@Chris-Shinn I can imagine that it was a magical moment that you will never forget. ✨ It's a scene we often see in movies.

[@leeludlowart237]

The song tells a very deep story. Not only is it a musical masterpiece it’s also had a very very deep story that a lot of people will relate to. Sadly.

[@darkstaff75018]

I have no clue why but I love this song.

[@odakyuodakyu6650]

also it tells us that back in the 1980s it only cost 10 quid to get rid of your gay son.

[@darkstaff75018]

@@odakyuodakyu6650 It's just history of pain and more pain, Britain has suffered a lot.

[@miguelgaldonmoragues]

I agree with you. Greetings from Spain.

[@Fiinniick]

I didn't get the message, my brain it's not working so can u explain u?

[@richardkathlean2485]

When the cap fits its Manpower...

[@erykajordana5888]

Algum brasileiro ouvindo esse clássico em 2024?🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@LuceliaRodrigues-yj4iz]

Vários já chorei feito um garoto com esse som muita viagem slk

[@vas1777]

I'm 18 years old and I definitely love these songs and the 80s, they're just WOW

[@arturkaznacheev8022]

same!!! I believe its not about age

[@vas1777]

@@arturkaznacheev8022 i agreee

[@Chiara-ee3yf]

Instead i am 11

[@Chiara-ee3yf]

And I love the 80s so freacking much

[@rs0wner301]

much narcoticum them doing back then many deceased it a badman ting seen

[@londonlady1966]

"Sad to hear Steve Bronski has died. He was a talented and a very melodic man. Working with him on songs and the one song that changed our lives and touched so many other lives, was a fun and exciting time. Thanks for the melody Steve. Jimmy x" ❤

[@laurabryfogle7516]

Thank you Love for collaborating with him! Also Love " hit that perfect beat boy!! Dancing at the club back in my youth. These days.. Dance in my yard.. And in my house

[@angelaandersons7918]

Oh you lucky lady! Well jel 😃

[@JayJaySushi]

Why no own words?

[@reunreid7237]

This song reminds me of my first love. I was 25 and he was 45. We would dance to this song round the house together. He was not out and i often seen such pain in his eyes when he spoke about his past. So much hurt he experienced growing up in a time where he felt being himself was not something he could be proud of. Such loving memories i have together with him. You will always have a part of my heart and may this song forever be a memory of the love we shared ❤

[@user-ln7ir7yf7v]

I absolutely love this song. I was a young woman when this fantastic song came out. Now nearly 56. Just love it. So poingnant ❤

[@christihampton2349]

I am 51 I was a teenager growing up in the 80s. Was a great generation to grow up in. Loved the 80s music. When MTV played music

[@innashalaeva12]

Yessss, so much agree

[@ipurpleyou7777]

i'm 31 I love 80s music i put 80s radio stations on my digital radio very day

[@bentmercer]

53, I agree, times have really changed

[@Zatoichi1967]

Yep graduated in 85......

[@nodata6009]

I'm 15 and I love music from 80s because of my dad

[@letesteurbreton709]

How can I be nostalgic from a period I didn't lived....

[@KasisML]

I feel you

[@tonynilsson3583]

Bacaus it look so different in your mind.

[@sammyboyjnr5520]

Your spirit has lived in many bodies before yours

[@Adino1]

Anemoia

[@stephenle-surf9893]

Oh,kid 😀👍check out righteous brothers. Been there! Pass on, ultravox lament. You will it!

[@MajorBogdan]

40 years already and still in TOP EVER list.

[@fourkero1216]

1984 - 2024 ! 40 years now ! Priceless, awesome song🎹🎹🎸🥁

[@evanpapp93]

I love that he still has friends that accept him for who he is after his parents dont.

[@saniteeeh2881]

Man I love your profile pic.

[@innag6888]

I thought the exact same thing. Really cool friends.

[@sophie_real]

This isn’t as nice as you’d imagine. They were all gay and ostracized and exiled and only had each other to survive with. That’s how it was back then.

[@aecroqt]

To be fair, I think this video displays the traditional role models quite well. The mother loving her kid no matter what, the father not really understanding but helping in an emotionally distant way the best he can, by giving his son money.

[@samanli-tw3id]

@@sophie_real it could have been worse.

[@umbertoserrao3816]

But you never cry to them, just to your soul... What a powerful message. Timeless masterpiece.