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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@jmacpherson9292]

I'm old but so glad I was a teenager in the 1980's. To experience that decade in real time! Magical time!

[@jessquinn6106]

You are not old; you are wisely experienced and graced with the best music since Alexander left Macedonia. You are only as old as you want to be. The turning of the earth on its axis does not rule you unless you want it to. Now get on your bike and get over here. Dad's cranking up the BBQ and we took the cover off the swimming pool. 😁😁😁😁😆😆😆

[@sergiyivanov4619]

👍🙂 Привет ! Не пытайся состариться - в душе нам всегда 18 лет. Сделай аэробику: 🚥 🚥 🚥 🚥 🚥 🚥 🚥 🚥 🚥 🚥 🚥 🚥 🚥 🔉 🔉 🎶 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕 🔊 🔊 🎵 🎶 💃🕺 🕺💃 💃🕺 🕺💃 💃🕺 Всего хорошего ! 👋😊

[@orckidnasser6458]

The 80s .. this decade has NO rival

[@ScaryBodyHorror]

It sure was. New pleasures like renting movies. Hell, I just liked tape songs off the radio.

[@juanjoseaguero6539]

me too

[@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 🇺🇸

[@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

[@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

[@T.S-r6y]

The Golden Age of Music...60's, 70's, 80's, some 90's!!

[@truthhurtz8517]

90s..🔥🔥

[@richardwood6017]

I agree! I've been listening to music since 1958 when I was 5. Music brings the world together...

[@shutterupphotography295]

we need to bring our dreams back

[@Icygaminguy]

That was the era when artist used to sing and musicians will keep up with it. Now everything is made is pieces. The distributor will create hype and they all will only look at the numbers on social media.

[@robertramsey653]

I couldn't agree more. I love me some 60s 70s 80s and some 90s music. The cacophony of today i can't listen to.

[@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

[@Jerry-yr1en]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@RyanKleiman]

A sound of a generation; if you listen closely. '80's forever!

[@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.

[@Unknown203-7]

😥😥😥 sorry for your lost

[@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 👍

[@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

[@Rescuedogs2024]

Why am I just now realizing this song is about addiction!!! I was so young and naive to really understand the pain in this song! Sending my love to everyone that has been touched by addiction and the pain that comes with it!!! Stay strong and believe you can beat it! 11 yrs sober here 🙌🏼❤️

[@DavidSugg-s8y]

Congrats ....I watched alcohol destroy my ex gf but I did help get her sober for a year now

[@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.

[@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

[@DJacksonAfter]

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]

@@DJacksonAfter 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!

[@DJacksonAfter]

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

[@quillian_5662]

There's just this unique way that some 80s songs hit you, and this is one of them. 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❤

[@下里靖]

当時たくさん聴きました。ありがとうございました。思い出いっぱいです。

[@桜花-q1u]

私もたくさん聴きました懐かしいです、

[@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

[@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

[@Cooldudewhotellsamazingjokes]

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.

[@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

[@simontravers2715]

😭😭😭😭😭 This is such a power ballad! The singing is just SO beautiful!!!!

[@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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@LJDS1979]

I was 11 when this dropped. 45 staring at 46 now. The movies, the music....what an epic time to grow up.

[@AnnaAnnieAnneofGreenGables]

Prophecy?

[@Daria_Timo]

До мурашек пробирает, в 89 я только родилась, какая шикарная песня! Спасибо Эминему реанимировал и спасибо Лонгплей за знакомство с певицей!

[@АндрейНикифоров-п3у]

😉 Хм

[@Kegelban]

Да, Саша с Ваней молодцы

[@mindflower89]

Я тоже от них

[@CombatMosquitos]

Да я тоже оттуда,песня супер

[@nd5301]

ага. и я от них пришел!

[@PrLeoSSilva]

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 (heart to heart) Left, right, left We all fall down (we all fall down) Like toy soldiers Bit by bit (bit by bit) Torn apart (torn apart) We never win But the battle wages on For toy soldiers It's getting hard to wake up in the morning (morning) My head is spinning constantly How can it be? (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 (heart to heart) Left, right, left We all fall down (we all fall down) Like toy soldiers Bit by bit (bit by bit) Torn apart (torn apart) We never win But the battle wages on For toy soldiers We never win Oh, only emptiness remains (ah) It replaces all, all the pain (Won't you come out and play with me?) Step by step Heart to heart (heart to heart) Left, right, left We all fall down (we all fall down) Like toy soldiers Bit by bit (bit by bit) Torn apart (torn apart) We never win But the battle wages on (wages on, on on on on) For toy soldiers Step by step Heart to heart (heart to heart) Left, right, left We all fall down (we all fall down) (We all fall down, all fall down, woah) Like toy soldiers Bit by bit (bit by bit) Torn apart (torn apart) We never win But the battle wages on For toy soldiers

[@hellinahandbasket7066]

Wow.

[@jeffersonrodriguez7391]

thank you

[@krmartins77]

Thank you!! 💗😌

[@Raycarrt]

Thankk you, Pr. Léo S Silva!! Thank you!

[@yuliantiyulianti5903]

Baru tau ni lagu judulnya " toy s . . .r"

[@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 ☕

[@scottlajiness]

Nov 2024...It just never gets old.

[@miamihilbink]

Dec 2024...

[@bobbytaylor2734]

As a young teen in the mid 80s these songs stir such a deep emotional feeling within my heart and soul. Listening to this brings back all those lonely feelings of a teen trying to figure out life and all the emotions we experience as we grow up. Glad to have lived in a time when people lived and cared about each other.

[@SlagerButcher]

So thrue this song is coming straight from the heart and soul they never make song like 80s and 90s what a great moment and feeling

[@madorenumaruserudenisu4048]

Agreed 💯

[@bytheway1270]

I agree with you my friend totally 💯

[@827shunbun]

My sentiments exactly! Could have not said that better myself! 👍🏼❤️

[@walter3118]

Amen 💯

[@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...

[@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...

[@gregc.9035]

The 80's were no doubt a better time. I was in high school when this song came out, and I remember it flying up into the top 10 on the radio charts in no time. Martika..along with many other music groups..led our generation down one crazy road, but they made sure we didn't forget to stop and take in all the good memories we have of those awesome years. I wish the younger generations of today were able to go back and get a taste of those times.

[@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

[@scubasleeve3497]

This song is transcendent. It has a quality that lifts it above the run of the mill pop tune. The feeling that comes through in the lyrics, and the heart and soul Martika puts into it is really special. Thank you.

[@williamnunn8847]

I remember this on the radio, born in 1980. It was the feeling that everything we enjoyed had fulfilment and we lived in the moment

[@Guns6478]

😭😭😭

[@mickwosika769]

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

[@StephenRobertd]

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!!!

[@JWarrenPhilly]

Recalling it right here. Never repeated.

[@braveheart9301]

Como molan los 80, década irrepetible en la que me hubiera gustado quedarme congelado en el tiempo

[@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

[@crackerjack2010]

An absolutely soul touching song. Addiction is no game and all the pain that comes with it. To all the ones still fighting the addictions keep fighting and don't let it win.

[@victorianicholson9389]

My daughter is an addict and I am at loss

[@lennybrewster4673]

Luckily it's only nicotine for me. But fetanyl is flooding our country every day killing everyone that touches it. Godspeed.

[@WHOHATESTOWORK]

​@@victorianicholson9389 😢😢😢

[@alexandercoffman8319]

@@victorianicholson9389 I WILL PRAY 4 HER 2 RID THAT DISEASE OF ADDICTION!!

[@HotBoxTrucking]

gonna make me cry, thank you

[@aubreynorton4470]

Another reason to love 80s music. This song Is a rare diamond. Still listening in 2024 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

[@danijelamikic5363]

Me too,she was my idol so I cut the hair like her,but it wasn't good for me🤣

[@snowdawgg]

Always loved this song. Met her in New Orleans

[@Gimpy1950]

I sure hope my Gen X people are here reminicing how great we had it. We sure treated each other a lot better when this came out. None of us were ever going to be petfect or even close. It'l really is good to see you again.

[@MichelleNorman-r1q]

I was born in 1980 so I’m barely Gen X. But hello how are you?

[@dennisgenovese227]

1975, 👍🏻

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@metalgrinch]

Back in the days of these types of artists, these songs TOOK YOU SOMEWHERE. Like, with the videos giving you imagery, the passion in the singer's eyes, the uplifting melodies... There was a safety in it all. A wonder and discovery of the world around you. All things were new. Ideas were exciting. We felt more one with others and the world. You could buy these albums and get completely lost in these songs, bc there was no internet or phones or political bullsh*t to distract you. You were actually free to ENJOY things. It was music that went deep into your soul and tickled it. You sung along and felt totally FREE. Music today can nowhere near do this anymore.

[@cIeetz]

Her vocals are just so beautiful. Its honestly mesmerizing. I feel like this was before audio enhancements made music easy too....its just raw soul and talent. Idunno how I never heard this growing up but wow. Im blown away

[@adamchristoff4905]

Hi you may like the headless chickens ,taller than god ,or juice

[@cIeetz]

@@adamchristoff4905 youre right i just checked out headless chickens and I do like it. thanks

[@joaquinchoque2254]

Yes

[@joaquinchoque2254]

Beautiful

[@shane864]

AUTOTUNE DOES NOT MAGICALLY MAKE PEOPLE BETTER SINGERS. This is just as heavily effected as modern music. Stop being old and yeling at clouds.

[@dinislima7110]

How come this artist never got the recognition that she deserved? After all these years, I'm only discovering her now.

[@Gnossiene369]

She did. Everything now is just overblown and generic. Don't worry, we felt this at the time. There is just too much now. Over exposure and stimulation.

[@JC-cw1ww]

Answer: MADONNA

[@tzuamourshihtzu9871]

Probably cos we were so utterly spoiled with incredible artists & now music is just rubbish remakes 🤷‍♀️

[@GR-le1ms]

Latinas weren't a thing back then.

[@cody-en7nt]

Because you have adhd like me and.....squirrel. ...

[@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. :)

[@mgsparky8870]

The 80s destroy the crap we have now.

[@truthhurtz8517]

90s..🔥🔥

[@egbah428]

Pretty much everything 80s , 90s destroys modern stuff. Films, music , people, creativity, toys, expression. Was a much better time , not without its own share of problems mind. So glad I grew up in this period.

[@trevormatson5239]

Totally agree 100%. 80s and 90s were the greatest decades of most music, not all; but most!

[@StMichael7]

@@truthhurtz8517Only the early 90’s had good songs but the rest of the 90’s with its gangster Rap and grunge music was awful

[@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

[@kelp5801]

This song embodies pain and emotion plus the fact that the chorus is sung by children as well as some of the synth sounds add a very special atmosphere of innocence. It's sad that Martika didnt had much success after "Toy Soldiers" but she will be forever remembered for it. Truly a very special song.

[@aclayton231]

Sometimes one hit is all we need to remember how good the 80s were especially this song, which gave eminem a platform through sampling.

[@kelp5801]

@@aclayton231 that's true. Still i love both of Martika's albums.

[@spacealien2174]

music.kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4LMn4Fjp6qggpY&si=lznvJ45JBqMPQYQT

[@pbhoulden8212]

One of the young back up singers is a then- 14 year old Fergie

[@papaitojan]

She chose not to proceed with her career in music, a decision we all are to accept...

[@danielwhite6503]

There will never be another 80s, EVER!

[@joelbizzell1386]

Well, there will be in sixty years.

[@djrafacontigotop1019]

You're 100% right man.. No one can go back to the past...Only God can do that . He lives in the past, Present , and Future at the same time. God created time too. In other words we are the only ones to live in the time past , present and future. It's hard to understand it ...but that's the truth👍👍

[@jeffwilde44]

we knew what love was ,,we were real and powerful ...that never died ...

[@andrepatacchini]

2080?

[@Baronstone]

Not true, in less than 60 years there will be another 80s

[@tammyprice6635]

Still makes me cry. I was a teenager when this came out. My brother had been murdered and I went to alcohol. Sober since Jan. 7th 2024.

[@henryfordsrc6660]

Stay strong I've been sober for 11years I'm sure you're brother would be proud of you! Everyday is still a struggle but be strong and fight it 💪

[@lorib.4735]

Oh honey God bless u!!! I'm sorry baby sorry I can't imagine ur pain but just know u have a sister suffering in a different kind of pain and we need to be here for each other no matter what! ❤❤❤❤

[@tammyprice6635]

@lorib.4735 ❤️

[@janiecadenalandazuri4660]

La vida es linda pero es más linda..... LIBRE DE ATADURAS, deja de sufrir y hacer sufrir a tus seres queridos

[@petecham4917]

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

[@collt091]

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

[@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". :)

[@danielduivenvoorden9399]

I grew up in the 80s and when this song came out it was instantly a song you knew would last the eons of time. It was classic then and remains one of the most stirring songs of that period and is still so currently meaningful even now in late 2022,I find it amazing that it has never dated like so many others.

[@stevess7216]

This song is amazing! They dont make songs like this anymore

[@PaulS72Baby]

Came out in 88, became super popular in 89. It was on the radio all the time! I was 17, hadn't had my license very long. I was driving my dad's 67 Ford truck all over Jacksonville FL, worked during the day for a lawn company. Some great memories!

[@claudiojunior9618]

😀 😄

[@twinsyA]

I was 17 too at the time and would belt this song every time it played on the radio. What a great time to be alive!

[@sanstablet1303]

Thanks for the details, Paul. Heard this often in my youth, but never knew who sung it until now. My husband is not a big help, seems British charts in the 80s had not all big american songs like we (Germany) did. We still find songs he's never heard of. So glad Google recognized my humming ;)

[@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

[@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.

[@CaramelSunflowers]

This song is about drug addiction incase people were wondering. I met Martika in 1989 and she was lovely. Such a powerful and unique voice.

[@waltervelarde5658]

I will never forget the 80's. I'm blessed I grew up in this decade. The best...!

[@jimjiminy1929]

Walter Velarde yeah right. We were very fortunate💐🍻

[@gabih8359]

@@jimjiminy1929 love it can't explain

[@johnSmith-tl5gv]

Walter Velarde although I would give a couple of arms and legs to grow up in that same decade, having all these legendary tunes in my pocket is a true gift of technology. Wish I was born earlier but still proud to be a millennial! Seriously you're a lucky bastard never forget that buddy

[@andyparkin3956]

Best music ever and happy times how things have changed.😪

[@misterysylver]

right there with you bro. great era. it wont be recaptured

[@NowVs1980s]

Her voice, this song 🥹 the meaning. So fricking powerful ♥️✨ Love you Martika and miss the 80"s and these songs.

[@MarlideOliveira-ef4qr]

Marli❤❤😂😂😂😮

[@FaytLinegod]

​@@clementine2001I think that was sort of done deliberately.

[@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

[@TOGETHERETERNITY]

Husband and I were born in the 80s. We both love 80s music, some 90s and tiny bit of early 00. We both would of loved to experienced the 80s as an adult. We both know that we missed out on a lot.

[@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

[@joshk1597]

I'm a 37-year old man, yet this song.. who's cutting the onions! Reminds me when I was a young man, full of hopes and dreams, still naive about what awaited me as the years rolled by. No more magic. No more wonder. We all fall down, like you soldiers.. how I wish I could play with real toy soldiers and experience the magic I had once harbored in my youth..

[@xgao2209]

a true believer never gives up, not ever

[@taracollins5597]

There's still plenty of magic to discover. It doesn't matter what our age (and 37 is still quite a young man, anyway so don't worry there). While I DO understand what you mean about the anticipation we all had in our youth, thinking excitement & even 'answers' of what we should do would somehow appear. They didn't for me, not yet anyway....but I'm still trying....and definitely believing in magic.

[@xilo3012]

Were still have magic inside. Only that covered with experiences. This kind of art let us to recover a bit.

[@rpm1796]

Josh...We are all naive...and we have all been taken... It's not just you mon. me? I've been taken and betrayed a thousand times and more....I could give a plug. forget the game my friend....I've seen many people just sink down and stay there because they were betrayed...... The trick has always been for me....I just really couldn't give a cluster . Who cares what people think about you....live your time. Cheers, from Scotland..have a beer.

[@clownshoes9550]

I'm also 37... I was in the woods playing laser tag with my son today and I'm also painting cartoons... Be responsible but you don't have to totally grow up... I'm not!

[@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 .

[@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.

[@phubans]

I remember being a child and waking up one morning, the soft sunlight dappled on my face through the tree just outside my bedroom window, with this song playing quietly on the small radio I kept next to my bed. It was the first time I ever heard it and there was something about it that immediately stood out to me. I don't remember ever hearing it again on the radio after that and it wasn't long before we moved across state and the 80s ended. In a way, this song symbolizes not just that moment but an entire era, lost to the sands of time and kept only in bittersweet memory.

[@ges3631]

phubans you have a wonderful way with words. Are you a writer?

[@phubans]

I am not a writer by profession but people have told me they enjoy reading what I write. Thank you for being one of those people!

[@kangaroo5010]

phubans I heard it one day in 1996 on my radio when I woke up. It was when I lived in Montana. I only lived there 4 years, but I feel the same as you. It was the first time and last I heard it, but I never forgot it. There was something special about it.

[@paulft272]

phubans , I can relate. This song was popular in mid to late 1989 , about the time my parents moved me thousands of miles. I was 16. Not across the state, but across the country. So, yes it takes on a double meaning and a sadness. The end of the 80s and in essence, my childhood home. Thanks for sharing.

[@xpndnglmts]

phubans you must an INFP

[@greatriffishere]

This came out in 1988 and I fell for Martika after watching this video on MTV. I hope Martika is doing well. Time goes by too damn fast.

[@vulcan2882]

I heard somewhere that she's now a housewife someplace in Ohio.

[@gat2asp919]

She's married and lives in Ohio.

[@vulcan2882]

@@gat2asp919 .. yes I know I said that a couple of days ago.

[@GunterS-j7e]

Still my favorite over the years. It takes my always back to the good old times. Thank you, Martika 🫶

[@ThePeter281]

Midlife, broken dreams, tears in eyes, this song and memories of good old days.

[@melinaweitering368]

Paweł I feel you

[@tinman5322]

Senior, many dreams realized but still weepy at the beauty of this song and how it transports me back...to my 30's.

[@ThePeter281]

@@melinaweitering368 Greetings from Poland

[@melinaweitering368]

Greetings from Canada!

[@chiney25]

Hi from trinidad. Aint this the truth.

[@leenae2070]

Maaan I was 8 years old when this song came out. Born in the U.S. but we moved from the U.S. to Lebanon right in the middle of its Civil War. I recorded this song off the radio and would literally play this song (in our makeshift bomb shelter) over and over on the nights where the fighting and shelling reached our village. It eased my anxiety and helped me go to sleep.. I fucking love this song and hate it at the same time.

[@dierdriu]

That's a very vivid and powerful memory.

[@jerryeubanks3177]

Sorry you went through that. I have the same relationship with early 90's R&B. My abusive step dad loved it. Byt it also helped me escape.

[@blooedfaerts5522]

That’s crazy! Glad you’re ok. :) ✌️

[@olgoot6387]

I just so happen to be Lebanese decent and am currently fighting my own internal civil war. Always get up.

[@olgoot6387]

Tim Capello: I Still Believe from Lost Boys. yeah... The sax song. Is an awesome follow to listen to after this.

[@CARETAKER89able]

Brings a tear to even a grown man always, remembering the classic magical time of the 80's, without cell phones and the internet !!

[@michaelcarr5293]

brilliant memorys.

[@SomeRando8221]

Won't you come out and play with me? :-)

[@Arselpang]

And people could survive/endure their lives?!

[@SusanMinhTrangNguyen]

Johnny Marlin A time when life was simple and free. A time when summertime you look out the window and see kids riding their bikes and playing hopscotch and neighbors would have weekend bbq...

[@annw8909]

Johnny Marlin yes and dial up phones and you actually spoke to people face to face rather than texting

[@Kaeldarkfire]

Anyone listening in December 2024🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃❤️🚬

[@paulgreen5305]

Yes ❤

[@DaniloGuevara-jd8mv]

Im

[@Kaeldarkfire]

@@paulgreen5305❤

[@Kaeldarkfire]

@@DaniloGuevara-jd8mv❤️

[@nivej1978]

Yes

[@RazorFriendly]

This song makes me nostalgic for my teen years. I was fifteen when this came out in 1989. This was one of those songs that was always playing when laying next to the pool that summer, just having fun with my friends and not realizing those would be the most carefree and innocent days of our lives.

[@theonew1372]

So true

[@paulb292]

they were the carefreee days wonderful wernt they not like to awful worry days we have now!!!

[@vanessalawrence1008]

Me too. Just turned 46 on the 3rd.

[@RazorFriendly]

@@vanessalawrence1008 Happy birthday!

[@heatherscancerjourney]

RazorFriendly yep! Reminds me of hanging out with my friend next door. I was 13. She played this song so much. I don’t think teens lay by the pool as much. They need constant entertainment from electronics. It really was a beautiful time.

[@tommy7743]

I was born in 84. I was a too young to remember the 80s but what I know of it, its the best decade for music and movies. 🎶 🎬

[@alex_harnar_618]

This song takes me back to childhood during the 80's. A time when life was much simpler and people talked to each other, face to face, for hours. If you needed answers, you rode your bike to the library and hung out with Dewey Decimal. The entire summer was spent at the public pool where the air was full of chlorine, kids were taking turns seeing how far they could swim underwater on one breath, and for snacks we had Mello Yello and Chick-o-Sticks. Riding my bike all over town because everyone knew everyone and we looked out for each other and didn't have to worry about getting snatched up or shot at. If you got in trouble, you're bike was never fast enough to beat the phone call home to your parents and you were held accountable for your actions. No cellphones, no computers, no video games (unless your parents had money). We weren't allowed to sit in the house on a sunny day and we never ate a meal at home that wasn't at the table. My God, how I miss those years. I wish I would have realized how special they were.

[@maureenthomas9758]

It was a simpler better time.

[@jackmars931]

The 80s were rife with serial killers and child abductors, much more so than now. Lack of security cameras, no computer databases to analyze crimes, no DNA databases...I grew up in the 70s and 80s, but let's not pretend they were free from anything bad. Hell, where I lived there was a series of child murders that has still never been solved.

[@19Lucifuga71]

@@maureenthomas9758 It was neither. It was just a different time.

[@xrfa7422]

@@19Lucifuga71 You weren't there, so how do you know?

[@jasongriffiths9262]

The toys were cooler, The music was just plain awesome, and kids could be kids.

[@badreddinefjr9785]

There is something special about children singing in choir , so touching

[@jim191185]

The song is about drug addiction... so the kids singing makes it creepy.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

@@jim191185 explain lol

[@jim191185]

Kenny Michael Alyana Explain what?... She's even said it was about drug addiction. 2:24... Guy buying drugs. Oh, and the lyrics, "How could I be blind to this addiction, if I don't stop the next one is gonna be me". Pretty obvious.

[@tristanlopez7763]

@@jim191185 Quite right. This was done on purpose. It's supposed to be creepy. The message is creepy. The beauty of the children singing is the irony. The song is about trajedy. How ppl are used and abused like soldiers. Like the original commenter said it is quite beautiful and when taking it into such consideration.. It is truly quite sad.. Many soldiers have struggled with addiction and mental issues for obvious reasons.

[@badreddinefjr9785]

@@jim191185 read my comment again

[@douglas2644]

I'm 48 years old and I'll always listen to 80s music to feel better about my life. Cause that's when music had feelings and emotions.

[@melissajeanne4140]

47 and ditto

[@twinrivers6200]

Like that for anyone growing up during their teen years

[@rosachaconramirez4651]

Buena música hermosa me ase recordar cuando tenía 14 años

[@willischwabe1324]

Nowadays is just soulless pop culture garbage for the most part. The exception to the rule was the rule back then.

[@scotiacrumpler2824]

That’s what every generation says.

[@cullenmccormick1380]

50 years old and still listening to this a proud Gen-Xer!!!

[@n460hly]

👍👍

[@diecast-innracingleague9022]

Toy Soldiers hit number one on the billboard top 100 on July 16th 1989

[@guillegermo9406]

Wow... I was born 11th that month... Maybe one of the first songs I ever heard

[@coryferguson8234]

I remember that well brings back memories that summer and a lot of good times

[@yahuchanonyakov]

I remember... and I remember that summer well, too...(1989)

[@canonet17]

I do remember this from the late 80s! Could not recall who did it, life going on, but was great! The 80s definitely was the last great solid music decade!

[@jxmai7687]

I was 20 so young by then.

[@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,,🙏✌️✌️😊❄️🤙👍

[@danecrawford2658]

Timeless song created from an artist way ahead of her time! One of a kind song, that no one can never match.

[@scratchanitch]

Beautifully over-produced 80's magic. I love it.

[@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

[@thehighwaycowboy2822]

She absolutely smashed it out of the park with this song. Loved it then and still do today

[@Anke1887]

Exactly!!

[@Whirlwindwonders_]

This song really gets me up. God bless the 80’s

[@thezdbailey]

I fucking love this song. Thank you for commenting this way. Instead of who is listening to this in.............

[@21372745]

Amen

[@johnnyenglish9622]

I fucking love this song too Zack.

[@mvpchannel133]

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[@2061526]

@@johnnyenglish9622 i fucking love this song three Johnny

[@nicki958]

So much heart and emotion in the 80's music!!

[@mobius3001]

i was 8 when this incredible song was released, and it wasn't until i was in my 30s that i realised what it was about. i have been clean for five years now, and this was a running theme song for me throughout my years of addiction. it was one of those songs that helped me find the strength to live above my demons. this song goes out to all my brothers and sisters still out there battling. stay safe.

[@robertmason6366]

Same

[@davidruiz5253]

🤗😊👍🏻👋

[@GaryPotocki82]

41 years old here going through my mid life crisis this tune speaks to my soul ever since i heard it at 7 years of age back in summer of 1989

[@shanellefusselman5024]

Thank you.. you stay safe too..

[@garylowe2127]

Congrats to you 👏 and keep going 👏 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@anderson088]

I still remember the summer of '89 and hearing this song over the course of days before leaving my neighborhood for good. So many memories up to that point. I'll never forget Toy Soldiers..

[@elenamontoya6863]

Dejar tu barrio...eramos felices y no lo saviamos

[@tammyabeyta9333]

WOW that's awesome 👍😁😀

[@caborcapower]

Same because of University

[@jeffreyfunke8866]

The shit.tiest song, i love to death!

[@neopythagorean]

I haven’t heard this song in decades but it apparently left a bookmark in my mind all those years ago and my mind and heart went right back to the same place. Music is magical.

[@BLUE24x7]

Kids Incorporated is where we saw her 1st

[@3llevate]

same

[@coreycox2345]

It works momentary magic o connecting the past and present in dementail patients, who (let's face it even if it's hard) don't have a future. Even if they are your mother who appears to be suffering because the government was not responsive to her needs. Except it wasn't "They say you're no good, but you take care of all my needs?"

[@janeybreitzman5629]

i was going thru change i guess, 40 and looking for a new love, left my husband, had a fling then returned home.things went back to boring but i will always have that crazy year!

[@BankC6969]

@@BLUE24x7 I loved that show! I would wake up at 5 am on Saturdays to watch it! 💯💙

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

This song is so magical and euphoric, The 80s gave us this

[@wafldread2770]

One of my most haunting songs as a teenager, never to be forgotten...now I am 50....

[@theturtleproject]

im 50 this year too , great time back then hey

[@marquinhos09]

​@@theturtleprojecteu irei fazer 21 anos, e meu sonho era morar aí nos estados unidos na década de 1980

[@marquinhos09]

Estados Unidos é um país mágico

[@fenriz1844]

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 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 Never win 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 Never win The battle wages on For toy soldiers

[@leilaferreira5983]

Linda letra mas quem e Ele? Não entendi

[@kendraroberts411]

@@leilaferreira5983 drugs..

[@mazaisprincis777]

❤

[@adrianabrizuela3196]

​@@leilaferreira5983 su mejor amigo que entró en el mundo de las drogas

[@robertknox4447]

❤

[@nicolewale888]

Forever getting chills from that “ALLLLL” note in the chorus

[@DevilSentryBox]

Whoever came up with that chord is a genius

[@oskarfunes2505]

Her voice just explodes there, love it too

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Certainly great vocals, but don't forget about the sound engineer with a magic touch.

[@miningbagsofgoldprospectin289]

@@DevilSentryBox A flat minor 7th with flat 5.

[@DevilSentryBox]

@@miningbagsofgoldprospectin289 thanks!!