Martika - Toy Soldiers

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Lyrics:
Step by step
Heart to heart
Left, right, left
We all fall down
Like toy soldiers
It wasn't my intention to mislead you
It never should have been this way
What can I say?
It's true, I did extend the invitation
I never knew how long you'd stay
When you hear temptation call
It's your heart that takes, takes the fall
(Won't you come out and play with me?)
Step by step
Heart to heart
Left, right, left
We all fall down
Like toy soldiers
Bit by bit
Torn apart
We never win
But the battle wages on
For toy soldiers
It's getting hard to wake up in the morning
My head is spinning constantly
How can it be?
How could I be so blind to this addiction?
If I don't stop, the next one's gonna be me
Only emptiness remains
It replaces all, all the pain
(Won't you come out and play with me?)
Step by step
Heart to heart
Left, right, left
We all fall down
Like toy soldiers
Bit by bit
Torn apart
We never win
But the battle wages on
For toy soldiers
We never win
Only emptiness remains
It replaces all, all the pain
(Won't you come out and play with me?)
Step by step
Heart to heart
Left, right, left
We all fall down
Like toy soldiers
Bit by bit
Torn apart
We never win
But the battle wages on
For toy soldiers
Step by step
Heart to heart
Left, right, left
We all fall down
Like toy soldiers
Bit by bit
Torn apart
We never win
But the battle wages on
For toy soldiers

[@RickyBobby585]

Who's listening In 2024?

[@blindg7092]

I am waiting for the Sonata Arctica cover.

[@natybravo6991]

Acá desde Buenos Aires, Argentina!!!

[@user-du6ur2ot5n]

❤❤

[@denonhall8723]

🙋🏽‍♂️

[@TheJeremyrjones]

@@blindg7092 Just listened to it myself and came here to listen to the original again. I remember when it was new!

[@JustAGuy71]

Please, let me go back to the 80's. I promise I won't come back.

[@torturedsoul4397]

I prefer going back to the 70's. I wouldn't come back either. : )

[@kaneohe47]

There's no internet back there.

[@malbalouise7090]

Me too!! I'm a product of the early 70's and the best times of my life were the 80's . Please take me back. It's so ugly out there today and people parent the same anymore

[@raymondoakes2977]

Pick me up on the other side the pond 🇬🇧

[@gabrielpowers766]

Road Trip! No stopping until we see phone booths everywhere and our GPS turns in a roadmap! We will go ahead and pay extra for full service at the gas station. Girls will be girly and men will be men. If we catch some MTV on somewhere we can watch these kind of videos. It's gonna be a fun time...

[@ejones9924]

53 years old black male and i freaking loved this song. It took me back in another place in the 80's when i enjoyed Neverending Story, Dark Crystal, and other 80's fantasy moments. I wish i can go back and stay in the 80's forever!

[@jaecalderon260]

You lived it 👏🏻 I was born 83 and I was raised on these song thanks to my mom pops was a rock kinda guy

[@charleslarkin5873]

Sir, I appreciate your thoughts but please understand that the only constant in life is CHANGE. We must embrace this. We all must progress with it.

[@RickyBobby585]

💯💯💯

[@jackhandy1039]

100%

[@BambiDicks]

Me too it was better then

[@keiradurham]

Somebody just said, "let me go back to the 80s, I promise I won't come back". I agree. It was magic.

[@KellyLudwin]

Those days were Magic for sure. Wishing I would have appreciated them at the time.

[@taracollins5597]

I think of this so often! I loved the '80s, it was magical to grow up then. Was it perfect? Nope. I struggle to look past my brain's normal-reflex to see only the best...& I do see the things I'd never want to experience again, like bullies & Dad's drinking. But God, how the GOOD overpowered the Bad! I will always miss that. Always.

[@seleenatanzer]

Amen 🙏 I was born October 25 1980

[@seleenatanzer]

Scranton Pennsylvania well Taylor Pennsylvania ruined my reputation by making false accusations about me when I'm actually a good person that cares about others

[@Angelo-yr1en]

@@taracollins5597 80s were the still the greatest times in history my father enjoyed life

[@duanesims5659]

I'm crying uncontrollably right now. I was born 1971. This music (80's) is life. I watched my wife and mother pass away just a month apart from each other in 2013. Then my oldest brother lost his father, then his oldest son, and finally he himself. And now my own health is failing. I find comfort on coming on youtube to listen to the 80's music I grew up on, although it can make me tear up. I long for the old days when life was so much more simple and happy.

[@luciocabralchavesjunior9880]

Two months ago i scape from death. Please dont give up. I remember every doctors treat me in hospital. And i ask to God to still live. Back to fight my friend. Dont stop to fight.

[@albertevans4002]

Feel your pain m a 70's kid n lost mom way to young from drinking😔

[@grupoklink]

You are special.

[@Dzgem]

❤️

[@chuygutierrez1202]

Very true born 72 wish I could go back to the 80's and stay there. Oh just thinking about them old days Jesus why cant it be like back then

[@davidwicklin9943]

Reminds me of my wife. She died October 22, 2018 at only the age of 46. So horribly sad after all she was battling in overcoming cancer, anemia, and epstein-barr diseases. This song reminds me of how we all fall down in grief of loved ones who have died and reminds us of our own mortality despite the vibrance and optimism of our youth. Life is precious. Loved ones and family are precious! Cherish the love before we all fall down like toy soldiers!

[@320Scott]

So sorry for your loss, Dave. I hope you find peace.

[@UniqueSyko]

Your wife may be gone but the memories of her will never go away.

[@kevindavis9815]

Wow man, sorry to hear that, man I feel your pain, she passed on my parents birthday, they were the same age, they were soul mates, lost Mom last year, and dad 4 years ago, hang in there man, God bless

[@vincebevis2277]

Honest Conscience Dave I cry for your loss my friend.God bless you.Thinking of you.

[@BlackMamba-op9nc]

😥😥😥 sorry for your lost

[@zoranmrdjenovic8127]

This song is proof that the 80s were the best time for music. 80s were the best! We may not have had cell phones, but we knew how to have fun. Good times, great memories. 80s forever!! Greetings from Saint Marys, Georgia. ❤80s❤

[@albertovega1218]

Comparto la idea fueron épocas muy bellas y no creo k c repitan

[@DevRussell-mc6iu]

Aw, the 70s had some pretty hot tunes, too.

[@ajs41]

Oddly enough I did use a cell phone in the late 80s, and I don't own one now.

[@zlo333]

i'd say 90's and 2000s were better, no offence

[@kadehebert201]

At my station, the devs

[@geraldwilson681]

59 years old this year 2023. Someone please take me back to the glorious 80s and just leave me there!! Miss this time and its musicians and their songs!!❤️

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m 38 years old and I’m listening to Martika Toy Soldiers late October 2023

[@raygarcia4180]

Dr. Brown and Marty can help you out.

[@tuldenbayata9014]

59 yaşındayım 80 lerde olmak istiyorum aynı duyguları farklı coğrafyalarda yaşatan Martika ❤

[@geraldwilson681]

@@brandonmoore7497 Good for you young man. I was born in 1964 and my childhood and teenage years I wouldn't trade for anything in this world. It was a different world back then I'll tell you and music was first class!!

[@geraldwilson681]

@@tuldenbayata9014 YES I am with you here from the USA 🇺🇸

[@christavarrone7181]

I’m a child of the 80’s our generation had the best music so glad I can still listen to it 👍🏻❤️

[@jimogrady1131]

Christa Varrone Sorry 70s kid here, my first music was watching Partridge Family TV Show 1970 -1974. I was kinda a ladies man in grade school the girls loved my IRISH Freckels on my face. Some kids wernt very nice they said is your whole Family a bunch of DRUNKS. That is kinda True most people think all IRISH are DRUNKS. I guess us IRISH are a little weird some born with Red Hair & Freckels covering our whole Body. Its funny Freckels disappear from our face but not the body. IRISH FOLKLORE says we get our Freckels from the Sun. That makes no sense IRISH Skin Burns easily in the sun. Us O"GRADY boys most have been good looking, these girls kept coming to our house some times right after school. Too bad only 8-9 year olds. For some reason my girlfriends called me James instead of Jim or Jimmy. I really liked my Rock N Roll Music ROLLING Stones Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, Doobie Brothers, Allman Brothers Lynyrd Skynyrd. I liked how those 70s girls had the hots for those Long Hair Rock Stars. Heres a few corny IRISH sayings I AM A LEPRECHAUN I DONT DATE HUMANS, YOU DONT SCARE ME I WAS RAISED BY AN IRISH MOTHER. AN IRISH GIRL WITHOUT FRECKELS IS LIKE A SKY WITHOUT STARS. AN IRISH GIRL IS A GUYS BEST DRINKING BUDDY. WARNING I MAY BE PRONE TO SHENANIGANS & MALARKEY. REDHEAD IRISH GIRLS ARE EXTRA FIESTY IN THE BEDROOM. MAY THE LUCK OF THE IRISH BE WITH YOU. KISS ME IM IRISH NO REALLY IM IRISH. PARENTS were crazy having 10 IRISH Kids. Not only that Mom side gave us kids 16 first cousins. IRISH Familys are known for having lots of kids. Too Bad ST PATRICKS PARADE is cancelled because of that Corona Virus. My Family turned out all right we all new our limits with Alcohol. Kinda funny I took a liken to Partridge Family Music at 8 years old. Some of those 70s concerts were crazy because of very little Security, even indoor concerts were bad. Then again how do you control 75,000 fans. Freckels in IRELAND are called ANGEL KISSES. Sorry about all IRISH Stuff Im just Proud of my IRISH HEARITAGE. RIP DAVID CASSIDY

[@stanterrell3632]

Great decade of music

[@ryanmcginnis377]

I agree totally.. It was great times with great music!

[@AGAPuertorro]

TV Show, Beverly Hills 90210, MTV, Fresh Prince, other music group: Phill Collins, Michael Jackson. I like the 80’s & 90’s

[@jacksonvieira645]

linda

[@bubwal23xifan]

Man I miss the 80's. Growing up as a kid in the 80's I want to go back and stay there. Life was 1000x better then than it is now. Still had my mom and dad and all my brothers. And I had the absolute biggest crush on this girl. I would watch MTV for hours just waiting to see this video

[@flashpadxxx]

Yeah...I feel the same ..was the best time... Still have both my parents but my dad is in a very bad shape... So scared of losing him ..

[@bikeguyhd1035]

Born in the 80s, grew up mostly in the early 90s, we did have the best childhood. The only “technology” we had was cable tv, and very early dial up “internet” which was locally run message boards and only text. My friends and I rode out bikes all summer, played with walkie-talkies, ran lemonade stands, climbed trees, make picnics, played outside til the street lights came on and mom was calling for us to come in. You couldn’t pay me to be a kid today.

[@flashpadxxx]

@@bikeguyhd1035 you're right..I don't have kids and they are not in my plans but I'm a full-time uncle ;).. one of my sisters last year got another baby and to be truthfull? It's fuckn scary to think about the future about this wonderful child .. It's such a messed up world we live in and can't even imagine how confusing it must be to growing up

[@kris78787]

@@bikeguyhd1035 😢😢😢 I miss my childhood too. Was born in 81. We were so fortunate weren't we??

[@kris78787]

I agree, I loved my chidhood, growing up in the 80s. I had a blast. Wish I could go back to that era of time.

[@kelly-ellie3543]

80's music was literally made for the soul.

[@jerryeubanks3177]

You can say that again

[@reachinnirvana9076]

Now all we have is trash

[@kelly-ellie3543]

@@reachinnirvana9076 its sad.

[@Scarredhart316]

@Kelly Oberlander l was feelin old, but i feel a little younger listenin to this. Especially afta this crap year. Thank u😉👍

[@michaelhanley8629]

Tru

[@sanjayofficial1624]

KZbin is the closest thing to a time machine right now ❤

[@ajs41]

Biggest hits of the 1980s playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL6oCQqv2KW6XIEHtzEroDJt2a1vFwmyLW

[@neilolsen342]

@@ajs41 You'll never understand how hearing this in the 80's dealing with a broken home and an alcoholic stepdad can sound so much different after youve completely turned your shit around and then fallen again for the second time in your life and youre now 45 and this song means so much more now! If only I knew then what I know now I wouldve never fell as a kid but we do! We all fall down!

[@kennethshuford3974]

@@neilolsen342 God bless you I also wish I could go back to the 80's where times were better and my dad was still alive

[@neilolsen342]

@@kennethshuford3974I lost a child 16 yrs ago. Its like I told her brother. The past is broken! The future is unwritten and full of possibilities! Why would anyone want to stay in the past! I loved the music! But the 80's were hell on me! Worse than 2023! What we are living in today? This is the brighter future! You'll see your dad again. Just be patient!!!!

[@arhuxtable]

I agree with you,friend.

[@user-gk3dh9dk7w]

58 years old 2024 ,I miss the 80's. Greetings from Camby Indiana.

[@user-hu7yn1yq7s]

50 years old 2024,l miss 80s too.Greetings from Athens Greece

[@kennyg5693]

52 years old 2024 from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 loved the 80s hate the times were living in

[@user-qb5rs5pn3n]

Can't beat the good old days 👍

[@timmytwotone65]

Same here, 58 years old, song hits different than it did in the 80’s…

[@fernandoxislas]

ich auch 58 jahre alt

[@giselabolanos3617]

Transport back to the 80s. Best yrs ever, lived with my Mother and sibling's. I*m good now, married and have 2 children that I truly love. But miss the 80s life. Miss my Mom nd Bro so much.

[@michaelkratz3237]

The 80's in one song, the feel, the look, that's us... GENX the toughest and sadest generation.

[@JJAssociates-bp5lo]

I graduated High School in 1989 and remember this song vividly. I didn't realize it then but the 80's was a magical decade and a certain innocence and simplicity has been lost since then. When I listen to these old songs I'm instantly transported back in time, and to be honest with you it depresses me somewhat because there is not going back.

[@jarosawa.3094]

Its same 👍graduate 1986 Kielce, Poland

[@waynestephens595]

Class of '89 here. Ditto! I want to go back so bad!

[@YaraMay20]

I am so jealous of you!!! And I am born in 2002. Wish I graduated high school in 1989.

[@Vanessa-sb6qz]

Same 😢

[@wlewisiii]

Everyone thinks that of the years they were in high school. Nothing anymore special about the 80's than any other decade you just remember it more fondly.

[@graemewatson1106]

1989 this song is brilliant 2021 this song is brilliant

[@brianparkhill]

I was a freshman in high school

[@suzanneaubin7599]

Still a classic!!

[@igneous061]

its amazing how quality never drops...

[@Baryadaresaru_Interlinked]

it's beautiful❤

[@milotorres6894]

Martina still rocks and crush on her beauty simply beautiful person inside and out always,,🙏✌️✌️😊❄️🤙👍

[@diablo2815]

Damn ..we 80's kids really did grow up in a great era

[@SaraMorgan-ym6ue]

you remember well how you used to be a toy soldier congratulations kid💪

[@chrisboggon9467]

Every single 35 year old says this about when they were 10. And that's fine

[@SEXYCHICK-up9jx]

Yes we did we are so lucky because the music is shite now

[@jetdr]

I had a hide crush on her and the Bangles singer, I miss the simple times of the 80’s. Before cell phones and social media!

[@dangalyen7616]

Everyone loved Susanna Hoff

[@chesterm883]

My younger brother loved this song, he’s gone now, but he lives again whenever this song plays … 🌈🙏🏻💜. Long live the 80s❣️

[@Wildrover82]

Sorry for your loss. Long live the music. ❤️🎵🙏

[@chesterm883]

Thank you. Long live the 80!

[@CarmelDeery]

Sorry for your loss Chester, music is the balm for your soul and I'm glad you are getting solace from martika and other music, ❤ and peace pal take care,,,,,,,,,🙏🙏

[@Gunner332]

Why are you gay

[@moeketsi8925]

Sorry for your loss. It's amazing cause listening to this song reminds me of my older brother. He's gone as well.

[@thomasgomez7516]

I was born in 1980. I was a young kid when this song came out. My sister use to pop in a VHS tape and record MTV videos, hoping this song would play. When it did, that whole VHS tape was her and she would listen to this song over and over. I hated it but here I am, 32 years later, listening to this song, and going back to a happier time in life. Love the 80s.

[@ninaaniston1717]

Back when MTV meant Music TeleVision...

[@nosferatuferatu5241]

Great story similar to mine. But in my story, I was sitting in front of the TV and had the tape. Now, many years later, I still feel that moment. The tape itself got lost, but whenever I have a bad moment. I use this "tape" so called internet and the sun comes back

[@sundance974]

me too, love this song.

[@stealer1111]

Much happier time brother

[@cfuzzkennedy]

Music can be moments in time.

[@gggkoking8843]

55 yrs old, this song & MTV reminds me of being in jr.high and high school. Me and a couple of my close friends would sit for hours watching MTV . Those were my best days.what memories!!!

[@florianscherbauer2099]

When music wasn`t only a cold product, it was emotion.

[@GMinus]

Check out The Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osborne, Pink Floyd, RHCP, and Willie Nelson's new songs. Music isn't dead yet.

[@Angelo-yr1en]

80s was the best era💯

[@blooedfaerts5522]

I keep coming back to these songs from my younger days. Getting old sucks, but our music sure as hell didn’t. All genres back then were awesome. Rock, pop, r&b, you name it. True artistry lives on.

[@givememore4free]

I agree

[@hananyerushalmi9128]

in what year were u born?

[@jeffwilde44]

its times when life was good ...we all had hope .....

[@lyricmosley8942]

I second and third that

[@jazeestefania6975]

Damn right! You are

[@arrowguy173]

Powerful song about addiction. And back when MTV actually aired inspiring content.

[@Meme-zc4cw]

Word!

[@bkisl7275]

I've never known this song was about addiction. Now after listening closer.......🤔......Ur right....

[@hopespringseternal7028]

arrowguy173 it's about the fact that we are all slaves living under occupation in open air prisons

[@melindakinnaird]

Yep!

[@jackieyu4787]

When MTV was actually music.

[@097534]

So atmospheric, love it and I'm 74

[@Some_Joker]

The 80s was magical

[@sisterinchrist995]

We were blessed to have grown up in the 80s. I was born in 69 so I was a teenager in the 80s and no decade will ever match the awesome music that we had

[@jamessomers4161]

Big time hunniebun. The music will never be the same.

[@80sMetalMan]

Amen to That Sista!!! Me Too. I was born in 70! So much Great Music Everywhere! What a Time it Was! So Much awesome music to reflect on and meditate and to be thankful for! Just like it says in philippians 4: 8! Whatever things are true, are of serious concern, are lovable, are well spoken of, are praiseworthy continue to consider and to be mindful of those things!!! Geez, you inspired a little Scripture to come out of me today! Thanks for That!!! See how powerful Music can be! Lots of love SisterinChrist! Stay Strong and continue to be the Light in all this darkness today! AND... Be The CHANGE You Want To See In The World!!!! 💯❤❤❤💪🎸👍😎

[@davidcampbell3722]

I was born in 1969 as well sister it was the best decade for music hands down u have great taste in music 😃😃👍👍👌👌

[@adamosantonio1499]

1977☝️🙌

[@samuelbruyneel]

I was born in 1981 and I remember a lot of great songs from my childhood from the 80s...

[@o.portista]

One of the greatest classic's ever made, and one that'll never age, still hits the same after all these years. An unforgettable track

[@mickwosika769]

The 80s and even the 70s were timeless and will never be recalled

[@user-qb5rs5pn3n]

I agree the 70s and 80s was the good old days when we was all civil to each other and the bills and shopping was not expensive the beer was cheap everything was better 100%

[@kevinchandler179]

My favorite two decades!!!

[@fernandoburgos9418]

I was born in 69 and the 80’s killed it man . Their is no decade even close. Things we’re simple and the music was the best ever. I wish I could go back forever.

[@jorgegaytan3012]

👍

[@shawnagilbert7509]

I just wanna go back No weekend Life was perfect I felt free

[@eustoliazaremba1438]

The eightys were the best times of my life I was in my 20tys can't Complain about the 90tys when I had my two sons. But music was amazing then. Now every one really wants to rule the would😜"every body wants to rule the would" 80tys song by tears for fears. Amazing song..

[@smertbanderam7285]

Same minds bro-i am from 82 but 80s is gold era of music and movies!I wanna go back in this years for rest of my life!Peace from Russia and sorry for bad english hermano.. ;)

[@djrafacontigotop1019]

@@eustoliazaremba1438 the name of the song is " everybody wants to rule the world by Tears by fear 👍

[@eightiesmusic1984]

1989; the future will be great 2020; take me back now

[@naomi.7777]

If only we had known. Yes, please take me back😔

[@ZoneofA]

People with brain knew even back in 80 things are ginning to shit, in fact key events indicated turn for the worse all the way back in 70s.

[@ulysse21]

😔

[@bevbeans3166]

It was planned exactly to be this way

[@Meloncholymadness]

Serious feels though xx

[@karenmcteer1607]

I love the 80s

[@LOLL21330]

Am still listening to this in 2024.

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Martika Toy Soldiers late February 2024 4:15

[@slyfox720]

This song has a lot of emotions for me….. my brother battled addiction for over 30 years and in 2021 weeks after he turned 50 lost the battle to drugs…. But I know he is at peace!!! Love you Matthew!

[@simoneashton7399]

Sorry to hear mate, I hope you're doing well

[@nebula3660]

I'm sorry for your loss, 😥

[@juan-dd5dw]

mucha fuerza

[@acasadosom]

Sorry for your brother... O know who's this meaning

[@phillipbrooks3680]

I just turned 50 and have battled addiction for those same 30 years.This song has so much meaning.I am sorry about your brother Mathew.I still have hope and been clean for almost 5years.I very well could have been Mathew.Just remember him for all the good he did in this world.God bless him and you.I am sympathetic to your struggle.

[@aubreynorton4470]

Another reason to love 80s music. This song Is a rare diamond. Still listening in 2023 and beyond.

[@loriecrowl-hall1943]

Anyone suffering or recovering from addiction can relate to this song! I love it!

[@Venaisky1]

I agree with you, bro

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Martika Toy Soldiers mid August 2023

[@elliott8964]

I'm here 2024 🫶

[@dRvideosDeJogos]

🤙😎

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Martika Toy Soldiers early April 2024 0:47

[@scottfox7642]

Me too

[@scottfox7642]

Me too

[@user-tx2ll4oh6d]

Eu também

[@GuppyPal]

God. The 80s. What a time for music.

[@msjadedjen75]

89, i was like 14 when it came out, im 40 now and i still like it

[@rdrserg]

+Jen Clarkson Amen, 1969 47yrol

[@777Jerry]

Same! 47yo. Was working as a chef to this sound. Somehow gave me a sense of joy!

[@richardholman2412]

I know right another good song Take On Me by Aha its awesome

[@Rodrigombia1990]

The song is still huge but a-ha became a better band with better songs over the years, especially when the 80's were over. I just got tired of that song

[@vincentfontaine3796]

The way MARTIKA expressed herself in the video is perfect and the body language made it that more meaningful !!! She ACED this video!!

[@Baronstone]

Darn shame her husband held her back. This was the only real hit she had before he dominated everything about her life

[@gimpy204]

I agree. She made me find these traits in girls after this.....lol

[@cooldudicus7668]

Yup. '89 was a strange year in music. It was transitioning to the 90s sound. Most of the music in '89 was awful. Then there were bright spots of good songs like this that used a different way to make good music.

[@amygriffith8224]

She did

[@marcstevens8576]

I agree. She also had a Spanish version of it.

[@MonicaRamirez-jv1tt]

I remember listening to this wonderful song all those years ago. I wish we could go back to that time. I was just a little girl at that time, but I miss that time.

[@lorongwaktu6004]

Feb 2024... still gives me goosebumps

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Martika Toy Soldiers mid February 2024 0:07

[@scottkeppler7251]

I'm a metal head but love most 80s music ❤

[@ralfj.1740]

Me too

[@jeffg7973]

​@@brandonmoore749722😢❤3

[@anamariavinteler6320]

Feb 2024... 80s ❤

[@IJustFiguredThisOut]

This song probably has one of the best choruses ever written, it's up there with the best of them.

[@scottie781x]

Written by Martika and her friend Michael Jay. The kids who sang it was Martika's friends from kids incorporated.

[@Tony-1971]

I'm thinking Depeche mode..Everything counts? The grabbing hands grab all they can, all for themselves, after all its a competitive world, everything counts in large amounts.

[@IJustFiguredThisOut]

***** What's a cassette??

[@IJustFiguredThisOut]

***** Just to be clear, I know full well what a cassette is, and have a box full of them somewhere as well. Stupid kids.

[@brandonTopchev]

This was later used in a Eminem song as choices

[@ellenm.1337]

Hello from a 68 year old NANA !! I watched this video on MTV with my teenagers back in the 80’s. I just happened to come across it..... I loved this song and the message it was sending out . I hope it saved some lives , from the world and destruction of drugs. The 80s music did sing to your soul , Chicago, journey, Foreigner , Air supply and so many more ❤️❤️ I still listen to these songs

[@paulquick8806]

Thank you nanna...❤❤expert!!🎼🎤🎺🎻🎹🎶🎵🎼

[@carlosrosa4094]

This comment should have millions of likes come on. A NANA 🤘🏻 sending my love to. you.

[@ellenm.1337]

@@carlosrosa4094 Thank you Carlos !!! In fact I purchased the song from I tunes store and blast it in my car 😂😂. It is a great song ....... I am old but I am not dead . God bless

[@carlosrosa4094]

@@ellenm.1337 god bless you too. I am all alone having some beers. Listening to some great music

[@jeffwilde44]

memories you never forget

[@shonabacc617]

Still here in 2024 ❤

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Martika Toy Soldiers late March 2024 3:11

[@donsaxon1948]

So beautiful and peaceful voice

[@j_go.]

What '80s pop felt like. I miss my old living room and home stereo where music seemed to play endlessly.

[@fitmamaroberta]

❤

[@ambash2]

j go Same! 🎶💜

[@svenvdberg5587]

Me too ... I miss everything from that period. #Nostalgia

[@kaisilva7154]

Man for real! Was a great time ,

[@soniarivero8691]

Buenísimo tema!!!

[@farahfarook6521]

I love this song and 80s forever Who agree with me 💖💖💖🇮🇶

[@12MattG12]

Still big fan too

[@pommiebears]

I’m there, girl! 💅🏽💄👄👠

[@sharonshirley1338]

I was in my 20s in the 80s. Live life in the decade and I wish I could forever.

[@thedogegrandfather456]

She is Cuban🇨🇺

[@huntergathererwoman4401]

I love the 80's I see you. I wish we could be united again like we were back then.

[@lisalynn8441]

Gen X had the best music and we survived our free roam childhood! We should've enjoyed it more

[@SuperDeadRooster]

I'm 38 years old and today was the first time I ever heard this dope AF track, what a world!

[@starmnsixty1209]

How did you manage that, kid?!

[@maestrogeicho]

what did you mean by this lol@@starmnsixty1209

[@josinaboekhoudt3190]

It's never too late to learn something new ;-) There's a remix one with Eminem. Also Dope

[@EinSofQuester]

I first heard this song in 1986 when I was 22. It was at a strip bar in Vancouver. The beautiful stripper was gyrating and slithering to this song.

[@laurenchristianna2092]

​@@starmnsixty1209Right? I guess they were right on the cusp of being too young to remember this and somehow only heard it a couple times. They had to at least of heard this Once, bri

[@ComputerLearning0]

The good ol' days for music and movies. The 80's and part of the 90's were THE best times of my life. We were young, healthy and full of life and life was GOOD. Today I have Parkinson's and my time is limited. Enjoy life while you have it.

[@marcuscarr123]

Mike Hawk God bless you. I hate this disease.

[@richardtrubiano7045]

Your a good man Mike Hawk.

[@AutumnAngelAnn]

I'm so sorry. I have to listen to some of this music to keep me going. My best to you.

[@sunflowersneed8631]

blessings Mike. I am praying for you! the 80s and 90s our time...…..it never ends.

[@chrisbromme4397]

You are so right.. there was lots of feeling in the music and in people. Today there is too much hate. Wish you the best...

[@shovelface2852]

This song deserves more than 93M views...I will make it my duty to elevate it by 1M. Still listening in 2023, love toy soldiers

[@im3phirebird81]

2 weeks later, +4M views. Good in my book

[@pilardavg]

@@im3phirebird81it’s a fall song

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Martika Toy Soldiers mid December 2023 with 15 days left until 2024 and 7 days left until Christmas 2:29

[@mikkey246]

It's at 100 million views my mane

[@cjgeel1]

@@mikkey246 101M and im sure it will keep rising

[@LittleSlim78]

80’s BABIES HIT THUMBS UP 👍🏻 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@stephanyhdz92]

🎉83 is my year and God bless us all

[@LittleSlim78]

@@stephanyhdz92 My wife is 1984. My year is 1978. My daughter is 2004. God bless you also. The world needs God in their lives. In Jesus Christ’s Name, Amen.

[@elizabethanewberry7364]

1986

[@robertb3773]

@littleSlim,With God I'm 8ft tall! My name is Lewis Robert Burton Jr!

[@user-wt2xh5sr8p]

Hast du Gefühle dann höre genau zu ❤❤❤❤

[@jim191185]

80's music was the fucking best in every genre.

[@Dermacrosis]

+jim jimjim You weren't there were you?

[@jim191185]

***** I've been everywhere in my time machine.

[@Dermacrosis]

jim jimjim Hmm where were you born?

[@jim191185]

***** In a hospital.

[@Dermacrosis]

jim jimjim Damn I was hoping you would get I waws being joking around and say "Gallifrey". :)

[@bibibaksh7945]

The 80s was a great decade for the music industry. 34 years later and this song still sounds great

[@BillieBonse]

дааа

[@krmhayes2893]

And you would think the music industry would try to bring this sound back, instead of pushing all this ghetto trash rap they seem to love so well.

[@Borjomi777]

Всё так и есть!

[@stefanooliva2372]

Beautiful songs have no time

[@francesbeth2077]

Your name is different, BB. Yes, 80's music stirs the heart. Stay close to the ways of God, it will keep your relationship strong.

[@karenc.3902]

I'm listening in 2024!!! Love her voice and the video!

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Martika Toy Soldiers late March 2024 4:29

[@conscience-commenter]

Thanks to Marta Marrero for this hauntingly beautiful song from 1989 . It was number one on Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks mid year .

[@jc6594]

Happy 50th Birthday Martika

[@renesalazar867]

same as me today i grew up with this music the 80s always

[@breannabentley8105]

god rest her soul. she was amazing

[@uniQueComb0]

@@breannabentley8105 Shes not dead

[@thegest3922]

@@uniQueComb0 woah this song aint fully ded yet reeee

[@pw2631]

@@uniQueComb0 🤣 sorry that so funny .

[@davem8129]

In the 1980s this was a masterpiece. In the 2020s this is still a masterpiece.

[@merrittdeshon6300]

True Dat!

[@tonyleos6633]

I couldn't agree anymore!

[@peleador8856]

Sublime Singers 80s💯🔥

[@shaggyboom7]

This músic Is 90s 👍🏻

[@davem8129]

@@shaggyboom7 This song was released in 1988 Jamie. :)

[@JeffreyReeder-ii3dc]

80's was the best time in my life. Where's my time machine?

[@ajsway7134]

One of my favorite classics

[@user-fmpn]

中学生の頃よく聴いてました❤

[@danielcrumpacker9924]

The '80s absolutely Rock

[@heshlyn.ashna1]

2022 and this song is still iconic 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@brandonmoore7497]

I'm listening to Martika Toy Soldiers early January 2022

[@Luvxcali2]

I'm listening Feb 6th 2022

[@wolfgangconzen6148]

Where is she going and now.

[@jeanettedodds9774]

February 20, 2022

[@andyberg1926]

@@jeanettedodds9774 a few beers on a Sunday and yes I'm listening. first heard this song when in high school I am now putting my glasses on to watch hahaha

[@samholden2256]

I miss the time when songs like this came out great song.

[@istvanpraha]

+Sam Holden Me too. It was fun getting exciting about NEW music. Now music is only a nostalgic thing for me since most new stuff is bad or soulless.

[@GeorgeWorkout]

Sadly it is also movies TV shows and everything else that is also soulless. Everything is standardized to make money not history :)

[@istvanpraha]

George Workout Ⓥ Tell me about it. When is the last time they made a tv show about a functional family? Now every show seems to be 30-50something single people living in the city dealing with depressing problems and not appearing to be happy people. Where do people get the warm/fuzzy feeling of watching a family or close group of friends deal with life like in all the shows from the 80s?

[@GeorgeWorkout]

Stiff Wit One could say it simply reflects the reality of today(everyone single or divorced), another might speculate that it molds it to be this way.

[@willjctm1763]

amen

[@aprildixon4090]

The 80s were so simple.....If I were able to go back, I'd never return.

[@siz101]

Nothing can beat 80and 90...🎉

[@7perfectstorm]

The 80's music was the best hands down!! Everybody had there own style in hair, clothes, and music!!

[@aamirafzal3992]

BIG THUMBS UP FOR YOU ....yessss

[@jesseoliva4019]

80s so real hope it was again.

[@ageusilva5992]

No doubt

[@bjrnarsteinsland325]

Agree, 1984-1985 best music years ever but all of the 80`s great

[@darkobelisk4076]

It was cool to be quirky then

[@heartstrings7814]

The most beautiful song I ever heard; written about something as dark as addiction and death. Only this artist could sing it with so much delicate harmony and sweetness. Long Live 80's awesome music and singers of that era.

[@martinm.1967]

Are those "Deutsche Bund-Mädels?

[@andrewhg1323]

Most nostalgic song of the 80s

[@joelquadri5676]

Didn’t even realise it was about that. Knew all the words though since I was a kid

[@tenshimoon]

Oh is that what it's about? My first impression when I looked up the lyrics was a relationship gone bad or abusive even, but I like this meaning better actually cuz it's more relatable (cuz addiction can be anything, doesn't automatically mean substance abuse)

[@suzannerichardson6420]

@@tenshimoon In the video her boyfriend is paying a dealer money for drugs, so in this case the song is about drug addiction.

[@tonyevans8358]

Music was sooo much more fun in the 80's.

[@user-rg9dh4zw8z]

80s-90s best era of music 🎵🎶

[@Baepsae0613]

Its February 2023 and i hope that Martika knows how relevant her song is still and that it still makes me tear up every time I hear her haunting vocals on it.

[@crmay72]

Agreed!! Takes me right back to the summer of '89 and I'm now 50.

[@olgacortesaraya7599]

The 80'💖😍👍

[@tracieramson9151]

I'm 56....step by step heart to heart we all fall like toy soldiers ...actually it's about her boyfriend who did drugs while there were together.

[@matthewscott5450]

Post your comments tell our stories. The Power is Truth. Addiction is to cover and deny. I know it's a disease but it hurts everyone it touches. Stay strong

[@matthewscott5450]

@@tracieramson9151 thanks from a survivor.

[@aniajozwiak5]

I miss you 80's 😭

[@JavierTorres-py6rp]

And the 70s for me.

[@mattiek7526]

me too

[@user-qw1qz2xg9r]

This song is just one in a very long list of 80s songs that i absolutely love

[@user-gk3dh9dk7w]

I wish I could back to the 80's myself 😢

[@quillian_5662]

There's just this unique way that some 80s songs hit you, and this is one of them. In addition to the message, I'm not sure whether it's the visuals or the way the songs were produced back then, but it just grips you in a way that no other era does.

[@milancoric8787]

I agree 100! Love 80s music!

[@andrewhg1323]

So Truth, since i was 14 the teen girl and the black and white effect always got me till this day!

[@audreyhadden6099]

***** was real!!! And authentic!!!

[@chevisfleming6577]

Absolutely!!!!

[@anajusto4231]

Amei em poder ouvi..la novamente foi uma explosão de cousas boas.. Amei de verdades de ouvir esse som com essa meiga voz❤

[@darrenaquilina1403]

This track gave me goosebumps ❤️ in 2024…

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Martika Toy Soldiers near the end of January 2024 0:00

[@mayruthhenzerling1648]

​@@brandonmoore7497listened to this song so many times and now February 10 th almost 💘 heart to heart loves this song too!!!!!!!!!!! 😢❤❤❤❤

[@sandraregina865]

Vivemos uma época inesquecível

[@dianagregory8154]

@@brandonmoore7497Feb 2024!

[@nyhtshaydfew8475]

@brandonmoore7497 March 2024

[@ChewyFrog]

It doesn't matter when you were actually born. If you've lived the 80's, you will remember it as being the best decade of your life. I'm 64, my mother 87 and we both agree.

[@josephgiacalone8545]

80s was a great decade to grow up.

[@siak1977]

Gave me goosebumps in the 80s and still to this day in 2023!

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Martika Toy Soldiers mid March 2023

[@fabianalopes7782]

So do I

[@BuddyG991]

same

[@cyndipotter1187]

So appropriate now also

[@filipwozniak-qc9km]

Same thing here!

[@funkmasterfishdatdamnfish7442]

Who else is going through all their classic jams thinking about how life was back in the days 🖐🏼✌🏼️

[@TheDot872]

I'm trying to stay in the hospital

[@heathervanderploeg1042]

I grew up in the 80s/90s I had no idea how lucky I was to grow up the innocent way I did.

[@heatherfisher8329]

Yup. I’m a songwriter of some of them , mostly of the 80’s, and this CoVida Loca lifestyle has me getting some scribbled now one’s. It’s by linking our feelings from our “thens” do we bloom inspirational for our “nows “ .

[@abj5791]

@@TheDot872 ????? Why??

[@N2DEEP20]

Me

[@CogitoErgoSum2024]

I crave this time period. Brings me to tears.

[@makeibajames8240]

Look your friend here 😢

[@jn2400]

I'm glad I got to experience the 80s, I also miss the 40's but never lived that time...or did I?

[@stephanyhdz92]

Same here. Was one of the best times to be anywhere alive🎉 😢God only knows , although I do remember the early to mid 90's but not in a good way either but the 80's is the innocence and peace we have that's still inside of us . Take care and cheers 🥂

[@natalieparcher3827]

Happy Birthday Martika!🎂🥳🎤🎶⭐️

[@michaelfreda3525]

Summer of 89! What a time, and still never gets old.

[@alwanrosyidi2772]

80s is like golden age of music

[@scorpionwins6378]

Music definitely started to reach the pinnacle of evolution around that time. I feel like nowadays the industry is taking huge backsteps with this new wave of "artists". Imagine the crap that the world will be calling music 30 years from now.

[@heatherrobertson6480]

aint been the same since

[@marshallmathers6289]

No 70 s was way better

[@andrewb4470]

@@marshallmathers6289 70's were good too - Wings, Journey, Deep Purple, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Blondie, The Police, Santana, David Bowie... more bands than solo singers, but definitely a great decade for music!!

[@marshallmathers6289]

@@andrewb4470 that's what I just said

[@josephramey733]

Even as a child, there hasn't been a single time I have listened to this without tears in my eyes. It hits you directly in the soul.

[@mostadigital7917]

It can be both, but audio versions could be even stronger if you never watched a video version of a song, on the radio for example. (imagination is wilder)

[@ronnyhuggins8164]

so true

[@SandraKJones-vs9vh]

Dido

[@irishrover9332]

Child! You missed out baby 1971 born

[@TasteLykeKevinBacon]

Yeah man this was playing in Burger King earlier and I let my guard down, we are all like toy soldiers bro this is how I feel

[@charlesbiggs8158]

This song is underrated

[@RSMR7.]

Exactly ❤

[@user-zw2rj8xh1z]

I rather live 1980s then any decades best ever

[@JamesA4]

I don't know any other song like this. The emotion is so intense. The chorus rips right through me. Incredible.

[@ramongoncalves6004]

0:41 0:42

[@matthewscott5450]

It's my go to get serious about owning your story jam. It's too real but I'm ready. We ARE toy soldiers cause that's not real baby but you still love them. Happy Valentine's Day stranger. Stay sober

[@djacksonafter700]

All 80's music is a treasure. I remember staying up late to watch Friday Night Videos. Then an underground music video showcase on a UHF channel in Chicago. I lived outside the country for 10 years. I always loved returning during Christmas and hearing new sounds. Living abroad exposed me to experiences my American peers couldn't imagine. It shaped me into a person that sees people as people not labels. Many Americans can benefit from that same experience today. Now, with that said. I believe Charli XCX's Boom Clap song borrowed from Toy Soldiers. They may not admit it. But the abstract lyrics and chorus timing are similar elements with a faster tempo. I wouldn't be surprised if she listened to Toy Soldiers and said. "Hey I want a to make a song like that." in her English accent. Of course this is my opinion. You say you don't know another song like this. It's likely you do but can't remember. Because I didn't recall Toy Soldiers until I happened upon it again. I want to share 2 songs that I think will have you feeling some intense emotions. Both are from the same artist. If you're not used to listening to this genre. Give it chance, and maybe it will be best to listen the first time with good headphones. Don't listen on your laptop speakers unless they are high quality. I'm not taking anything away from Toy Soldiers. I love music, any kind of music. Oh, and be careful with the first song. It might scare you at the beginning lol. Enjoy the musical genius of... 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIjHf5dqhdtgbNE 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6TRq4d8r7F4p5I

[@matthewscott5450]

@@djacksonafter700 thanks for remembering Friday Night Videos. For all us kids who couldn't afford cable or satellite. Used to be luxury. Your family has CABLE? I've got chips and soda!

[@djacksonafter700]

@@matthewscott5450 We had cable too. But I started watching free TV and had my regular shows Dr. WHO, Benny Hill, Monty Python, etc.

[@iankaliboobo1144]

Anyone else taking a trip down nostalgia lane in 2021?

[@Woman2Watch]

Yes!!!

[@davidsendejas2394]

yup everyday lol miss them days

[@royregts2554]

yep

[@joshkelly6393]

me

[@katischuda9455]

I am!

[@user-ry5eq7wb4k]

The 1980's will always be the best decade of my life snd it was a very safe decade to live in...peoole were civilized and respectful ...

[@SpawnBrawn]

Miss the 80s... the lost boys, the goonies, songs like this

[@DBR00]

Let’s all take a moment and give a thumbs up to anyone who overcame an addiction and is still alive to tell us about it. God Bless.

[@CreutzfeldJakobDiseasepatient]

Please pray for me... I left heroin but I substituted it with alcohol, weed and cigarettes... They aren't causing any problems for me... I drink and smoke within the limit but I have an addictive personality so who knows in the future I might overdo them... Please pray for me... Thank you.

[@johnouderkirk2984]

Took that journey. Came out good! Thank you and God bless you too!

[@bluebikerathar]

What's the story?

[@jesusisgod2953]

@@CreutzfeldJakobDiseasepatient I have prayed for you. Are you saved friend? If you died tonight will you go to heaven or hell? God Almighty, the Creator was manifest in the flesh. He came into the world to take away the sin of the world. He gave up his own life to save yours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for your redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him. This is the Gospel which means the Good News. John 1:1-3,10 KJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] The same was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. [10] He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. Isaiah 44:6 KJV Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. Revelation 1:17-18 KJV And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: [18] I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. Acts 4:12 KJV Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. John 5:24 KJV Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. 1 John 5:13 KJV These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Matthew 28:19-20 KJV Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

[@thestarfromyugioh]

@Big Bubba The song being about cocaine addiction was confirmed by Martika herself. apnews.com/30bf65ae9f68f7172b5e1c3a73c621a0

[@juancano526]

I am so happy to be an 80s child going into the 90s. When music was music. The memories.

[@leezamarie9808]

And they had meaning & made sense, not just random words.

[@StMichael7]

Juan Cano Except the 1990s had depressing grunge music and gangster Rap. The 90s were horrible.

[@gustavoandresreyes6030]

Yeah

[@peterbone3753]

Loved the 80s as well music/fun/Films all great

[@jerramaurice7836]

Juan Cano me too

[@EnglishwithIza]

The 80’s 😍

[@ElliutN]

Dreams were created in the 80s.... 😢

[@redactedmane]

It's a haze... half asleep half awake... thank you for your comment ... 😢

[@petecham4917]

The 80s was the best decade for music. PERIOD!!!

[@collt0916]

Respectfully disagree

[@sweetbeauty2153]

@Pete Cham Respectfully AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@walterweiss7124]

back then we thought those were the 60ies ;)

[@jimjones4838]

80's is still so timeless.. and 90's was pure greatness

[@Scottish4evr]

70s has it on the 80s

[@BillGraper]

I don't understand how some lesser hits are played a lot on the radio today, and others are forgotten. This was a #1 hit in 1989, yet I can't even remember the last time I heard it on the radio.

[@nostalgiajim]

Me either...it just shows me how cookie cutter radio has become....the light rock station in St. Louis 102.5 literally plays the same stuff everyday when I take my daughter to school...if i hear Old Time Rock and Roll or Total Eclipse Of The Heart much more...i am gonna lose it!

[@carriekoehler8619]

@@nostalgiajim I agree, 106.5 really needs to mix the music up and play different songs

[@jonathanbecker9082]

I forgot about this song! Silver Sun Pickups did a cover and I looked it up. This is a masterpiece!!!

[@BAztid]

It's in a minor key and deals with a scary subject. Modern audiences are conditioned to bubblegum trash.

[@Tony_Baloney_69420]

Gen Z ☕

[@bobbybrown1266]

80's never die

[@psilentGT]

She touches me with a smile that glows. I can't go a day without my sunshine

[@andybaistow9368]

This is a cracking 80's tune, i was lucky enough to be brought up through the 80's and without a doubt my favourite decade of music still to this day.