SR-71 - 1985 [with lyrics]

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The song 1985, by SR-71 with lyrics. Enjoy!
Please, don't forget to rate and comment!

[@HerecomestheCalavera]

I liked the Bowling for Soup version back in the day but only now in 2024 am I finding out about this version!

[@aparicioarguinarena4483]

I found it out today

[@setoredan]

@@aparicioarguinarena4483 Same here. Was reading in the comments of the Bowling for Soup and saw about the original band to write it.

[@aparicioarguinarena4483]

@@setoredan when i discovered it, I was watching a BFS live, i'm not a big fan of them but it's interesting to know about this things, greetings pal!

[@MrJ0mmy]

found out this last year had no idea it was a cover the cover was way better

[@legendofFranktheTank]

Wait SR-71's version was first? everything I know is a lie!

[@spiff2268]

Join the club.

[@shaibaror]

WHAT!!!??? Mind blown

[@angcil88]

Frank Da Tank shit i didn't know that!

[@rutherfordmoment]

bowling for soups version was 10× better

[@ianh2527]

+Frank Da Tank exactly my reaction . KEK

[@jenbirdsong6846]

both versions were written by Mitch Allen, singer for SR-71, hes buddies with Bowling for soup & updated the song for them. Mitch is also a producer & has written songs for many groups & singers, as well as, produced on many albums.

[@codyssmith73]

It's actually impressive how many band leaders have gone into the song writing business just to make more coin.

[@jenbirdsong6846]

i know, he also won an award for writing the song for Bowling for Soup. I've known Mitch long time & with all he's done, very humble & proud.

[@maxonmendel5757]

thanks for explaining that. I was trying to figure out why both bands did this song when they were peers. like this wasnt a classic when BFS did the cover, and it's not like SR71 had been around awhile. it really just seemed like BFS stole the song lol

[@lobesmcgee]

Jaret changed the lyrics himself.

[@Alpacalips]

@@codyssmith73 royalties are for life. May as well have a steady paycheck every year.

[@astrobullivant5908]

SR-71 was a really underrated band. I love their stuff. I remember when Bowling For Soup's version came out and no one knew that SR-71 performed the song first.

[@durtysouth85]

i found that out today....

[@Jack-oq4oc]

No this version is actually terrible and the remake is way better

[@memeteam2692]

i just found out today

[@RockFeegz]

Yeah I was definitely one of those lol and I knew SR-71 at the time but the only song I had on iTunes was ‘Right Now’

[@astrobullivant5908]

SR-71 had an awesome cover of Cheap Trick blended with John Denver that was on Napster, but I couldn’t find for decades until someone posted it on here. It was never released on iTunes.

[@Uhohlisa]

This song hits harder when it came out when you were a very young teen, and now you’re in your mid 30s…

[@rogercruz1547]

Came here from Billy Cobb's parody (2005). This song was released in 2004, the parody released in 2024. Very fitting.

[@yaalicea]

Ive spoken with Jaret Reddick of BFS about this. This song was originally a SR-71 song. Jarret was friends with the vocalist of SR-71 and he told Jarret this sounds more like a BFS song, so he gave them the song to make it their own. Jaret said that he did not want the "The rubber broke" line in it and so they changed up the song and made it their own. technically BFS didnt cover it as SR-71 gave them the rights to use it and record it and have it as their song

[@eanalbe3525]

Still not bfs original songs. 😂😂😂

[@Dreadlock1227]

Dude I've known the bfs version since in came out like a decade ago, never had any idea it was a cover till just now. Mind=blown

[@syoene8]

Same!

[@hagakure6410]

Behe Beeh me too

[@thomass7466]

Lirycs ain't the same on some parts

[@TheUltimateNavigator1]

Zer0Gravity21 Yeah bfs is a cover

[@kort2792]

SAME

[@blastedpotato]

This was one of SR-71's best songs and gave it to Bowling For Soup.

[@DeathOfThePhoenix]

The band mates are friends that's why

[@spf50sunscreen80]

@@DeathOfThePhoenix Not to mention bowling for soup was a much more popular/talented band. The royalties alone would of probably been their most profitable single venture. At a guess.

[@abby776225]

My whole life is a lie now that I know this is not BFS's original song. :(

[@hannahyrocks12]

You're not alone, my friend. ._.

[@jenersharma]

I died a little when I found out SR-71's was the original.

[@nitsuj182]

Jener Sharma but Bfs made it popular ! You know you wouldn't know anything about the song had bowling for soup not remade it.

[@heyyitschelsea7826]

Justin Reyes I have never even listened to bfs and this is one of my favorite songs. buuuut I've been listening to sr-71 since I've been 4 so I guess there is a difference

[@gamingmike3577]

Justin Reyes agreed

[@KindHornet]

This is like stepping into an alternate universe that’s only slightly different than our own

[@Agentshadling]

"The rubber broke" is why I'll always love this version to Bowling for Soup's

[@franciscoville_]

Sorry, what does the rubber broke means? I'm from Argentina and i dont know it

[@Grsz11]

@@franciscoville_ Rubber = condom. Her kid was an accident.

[@xaechireon]

@@franciscoville_ The rubber is referring to a condom. She had an unwanted pregnancy.

[@franciscoville_]

@@xaechireon thanks dude

[@jaywade3242]

Bro...is that not the best?

[@xxxperinuxxx]

I'll just join the people who didn't know this was the original one ._.

[@User-ge7ni]

7 years ago

[@melanie-jaynetaylor4997]

I found out last night.. . Im so shocked.

[@70s_GenLover]

​@@User-ge7ni10 years*

[@conorrocks7]

I like both,Just for the love of god burn the kidz bop version.

[@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654]

Don't even get me started with kids Bop . When I heard them destroy Delilah by the Plain White Te's I was pissed .

[@tjmflame1683]

They somehow manage to make even the worst songs worse

[@HEYitzED]

If you want a good laugh look up their version of We Belong Together by Mariah Carey and skip to the last 20 seconds.

[@redbulletlive]

You can tell they were friends, they sound almost identical. Would've liked to see SR-71 make it all the way, it's a shame. They're both really great bands.

[@Uhohlisa]

Nah sr-71 just rode trends. Their second album hilariously tried to sound like Linkin Park, then when that didn’t work they went to this sound. Mitch is a decent pop song composer, it’s why he currently writes a lot of Disney starlets’ songs, but SR-71 was never a good band.

[@mattpunk931]

Jesus bro just let people enjoy shit💀​@@Uhohlisa

[@bluz1864]

The lyrics are deeper here; it is obviously about a woman who wishes it was still 1985 because it was before she had kids and she wishes she could have it all back, but she can't. BFS made it more about being nostalgic for the older times. Lyrics - I like this better. Melody wise - BFS did it better.

[@Nick-me1ms]

B Luz bfs isn’t a serious band..... the lyrics wouldn’t work

[@FluxMD]

I agree. I like this more

[@mcbill7352]

They have the same melody, just in a different key

[@robk7266]

"The rubber broke"

[@Ghosty6464]

The first kid was an accident too.

[@paulamedina3801]

I was today years old when I found out this is the original version

[@henryanderson6462]

Same here.

[@hidden105]

And here

[@bigblackdaddyblue]

Wow! didn't know SR-71 made this song first....now I know. and on the contrary, I'll take Bowling For Soup's version, cause I fell in love with it, but I respect SR-71's version.

[@coleriegel8911]

Agreed

[@shhitsironic2663]

I like them both equally but I get where you're coming from

[@bluz1864]

same. I think SR 71's lyrics (while original) is a bit sadder. "Where's my fairytale?"

[@mikebongbongortillo3573]

B Luz the rubber broke man the rubber broke

[@SynchronizorVideos]

I think I like the BFS version too. The original has better lyrics in my opinion, but the instrumentation in the BFS cover is what makes it such a catchy song.

[@LeviAckerman-nb3ze]

The rubber broke. Lostmyshit

[@TylerN945]

I know right?

[@tahseenkhan3629]

lmao it means the condom broke. And then she had kids.

[@gamingmike3577]

Spencer Blair it means to have sex lol

[@Liamella23]

i was confused because in the uk a rubber is the same as an eraser

[@gamingmike3577]

Liam Simson wtf

[@MarcusMaddox91]

They play this song at Chuck E Cheese a lot these days. Think about that.

[@MarcusMaddox91]

Naturally it's edited.

[@austinknox1493]

Because the dude from BFS is the voice of Chuck E lol

[@stanleysmooth]

@@austinknox1493 He was also in Phineas and Ferb

[@hayden.bongo87]

@@stanleysmooth yeah the guy from love handel

[@fenderstratADHD]

BC Chuck E is Bowling For Soup’s lead

[@ApriliaGuy1969]

The line.... The Rubber Broke!! Bloody classic line :)

[@repinswatson6452]

the rubber broke lmao

[@derekconnors4128]

While I think the lyrics are a bit better in this version, I like the Bowling for Soup version's overall sound more. Also, the other version is really nostalgic for me since I grew up with it.

[@AshenEdict]

Personally I think the BFS version flows a little better in a few places, but they both have their merits. However, my votes with BFS's version.

[@elijahcorbett7476]

@@GreyFencer ouch

[@brendendesimone9278]

The year 1985 was nostalgic for me

[@canti7951]

1965 by Negative XP is the best version

[@nosepicker3]

@@canti7951 just peeped that, thanks for puttin me on. Shit is fire. I like the diff vibe it has

[@drRedStronger]

They have good talent to write songs not only this one! most underrated band ever!!

[@franciscoville_]

True

[@coolspyro17]

This is currently my favorite song. More people need to hear this. This song has such awesome lyrics.

[@rlink22]

The main reason someone may prefer BFS's version is because it's the first one they heard.

[@MrDrainBramaged]

Nah I like bfs better because jaret just has a way with songs..he makes songs really catchy and cool..that being said,Mitch is a fantastic writer and singer and I love this version too

[@SuperkolisCool]

False, BFS's version has a better singer and rhythm imo.

[@MrDrainBramaged]

Cembers Ive heard it,and i regret hearing it.

[@TheKijib]

the main reason because BFS's version was better so they heard it first

[@writerspen010]

Todd in the Shadows anyone? I'm so glad he mentioned this. I'd never heard of SR-71 and this version is so much better

[@Patch_616]

You never heard the song right now?

[@robk7266]

@@Patch_616 nope

[@User-ge7ni]

Nah the cover is way better

[@harlannguyen4048]

​@@Patch_616Just found out just now

[@ChubzChannel]

I started listening to SR-71 like a year ago, through people bitching in the commentsection, I started listening to Bowling For Soup. Thanks bitches of the internet - Bowling For Soup is now my second favourite bands.

[@DylanKarbo]

Just keep in mind Bowling For Soup’s version isn’t considered a cover by either side, they consider it the official version. This version was released the same year in Japan, but they both agree that it basically may as well have not been released at all because of how small of a market it was. No different from any artist writing songs for any other artist, not a cover.

[@TerryFGM]

sounds like coping

[@mattc420]

But the singer of sr71 wrote this song. Regardless of who you think performed it. Dude wrote it. Give him the credit.

[@DylanKarbo]

@@mattc420 He gets credit, lol… As a co-writer.

[@jamesmcnamee7293]

The writer of the song also wrote the Bowling for Soup version. I'm a little bit older and like these lyrics better, FWIW

[@Urbannnn]

The vocals are both on point literally

[@grantirwin7769]

Wow I'm in my early 30s had the BFS version woefully stuck in my head when it came out, never knew the original until now crazy. And both are great.

[@engines2458]

Thus might be my favorite song because band and singers are here like U2, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, nirvana and blondie. This is amazing

[@ImTheBlackJesus]

Holy fuck, why am I just now finding out about this version?

[@JOE40341]

fuckoff and put your headband back on

[@billykedley4389]

+Joe Fred Bob it was a joke, because his name is Lebron's Hairline.. 😂

We're used to say that the original is always the best. But I think that this is a different case: both, Bowling for Soup cover and original, are amazing! Sure!

[@TheUltimateNavigator1]

Antônio Ramon SR 71 version is better

[@circu111]

As a huge Bob Dylan fan, I can say that's not true. Some people are just better songwriters than performers.

[@acidfruitloops]

@@__lemonade Dylan has written countless songs for other artists not just jimi

[@kiwiangeldust6912]

@@TheUltimateNavigator1 Nah BFS is

[@havanadaurcy1321]

@@kiwiangeldust6912 Typical sheep response.

[@MasterN00b22]

This is the first SR 71 song I've ever listened and it never leaves my ear! Their songs are so underrated... Thanks Spotify

[@HowDoIMakeAUsername]

I love both of them equally.

[@sweetfashionx]

"The rubber broke!" Classic...

[@markebreo]

r/askreddit brought me here! Had no idea the Bowling for Soup version was a cover. wtf.

[@oldnelly1715]

Here from there as well

[@AussieRaver1996]

I was going to say that this cover is the best version....until I found out this version was the original! SR-71!!!!!

[@Vamp6776]

Ive always listened to both versions of this song growing up, They were just always both on my phone at the same time. I've personally always preferred the SR-71 version but always wondered who actually wrote the song first.

[@matthewbennett9928]

SR 71 wrote it

[@jamesmcnamee7293]

SR-71 wrote both versions actually

[@ziggydeer4401]

My mother went to high school with Mitch Allan, the lead singer. He was in her chem class. It's funny, if this original version was the one to get popular, I wouldn't have heard the end of it. Only found this out about a year ago.

[@dice1331]

So I just came here after Spotify randomly played this in my google mini. I asked google what's the song coz it sounded different than what I know. Was really surprised that this is the OG 1985 lol

[@mizutony]

im so used to the bowling for soup that this feels like a cover with new additions to the lyrics

[@PotterGod85]

Heard about this version through TikTok, needed to hear it for myself...while I don't hate it....when I say I fucking LOST it at "The rubber broke" ROFLMMFAO I wish they would of left that part in the BFS version LOL

[@rskriver]

SR-71 > BFS > tiktok

[@jacob7384]

Why disgrace this beautiful song with... Tiktok

[@User-ge7ni]

@@jacob7384 POPULAR THING BAD HUR HUR HUR stfu

[@pikturez416]

Im here from tiktok 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@mbisalwaysonline]

I gotta say, I prefer the BFS version. This is still awesome though

[@11094DEREK]

My rubber broke lmao

[@rafael607]

Mitch Allan and SR-71 forever. my favorite early 00's band. Mitch started another band called Satellite in the early 2010's, different sound, but amazing. look up their song "Say the words" if you're curious

[@champagnesupernova1839]

this is a really good song, and it's a shame that this original version isn't known about nearly as much as the bowling for soup version, but I really think bowling for soup knocked it out of the park with their cover. took an already great song and made it incredible.

[@torimccool4413]

Didnt know bowling for soups verison was a cover. This ones dope

[@Neonb88]

Bowling For Soup missed that particularly evocative line that I won't repeat since my name's attached to this.

[@DivineDawn]

The rubber broke!!!

[@TheY2AProblem]

Nathan Bendich THE RUBBER BROKE!

[@SNN788]

Singer sounds like Weird Al

[@mikegarland4500]

So does Bowling For Soup's lead singer (even more). They sound very similar... all 3. :-)

[@samuraijack3187]

Not even a little

[@MsAubreysMommy1]

I almost spit my drink out when he said 'The rubber broke' ☠🤣

[@protojager]

Now whenever i try to sing this song i mix up all the lyrics, my brain grabs whichever parts sound best and mashes them together.

[@unityfaith6035]

i just now found out that this isn’t bowling for soups original song and my whole life is a lie and needless to say I’m in shock.

[@0me3s]

Reads comments to realize we're all just learning this is the original.

[@ZeldaEd123]

As much as I love BFS' version mostly because they more or less made up my entire Middle School soundtrack, I feel this version was better because the lyrics felt more connected to each other. What got me over was "The rubber broke!"

[@trackmaster152002]

It was like a supreme mystery being revealed after all these years. The BFS version makes the "Whatever happened to" question rhetorical, but SR-71s version actually answers it.

[@bluekyokitty]

Funny enough, I grew up with Bowling For Soup's version. But I just like this one so much better. But it's not a contest, both are great.

[@nitsuj182]

I'm still preoccupied with 2000 2000 , 2005!

[@MrAwesomeMatty]

"Never knew George was gay" "The rubber broke!" ....Yeah, probably a good thing they changed those lyrics when BTS covered it. Though I do like the Fast Times at Ridgemont High one. Good movie.

[@matthewbennett9928]

Especially since children would hear this song later.

[@MichaelWAVE100]

The singer for bowling for soup was in SR-71 and SR-71 did make it big, they were a popular 90s band.

[@louiscallahan3720]

So I came here from the SR71 One Hit Wonder retrospective vid by Todd In The Shadows ("Right Now" was the subject). I know now this SR71 wrote this song, and Bowling For Soup covered it; it's a song I'd heard on the radio since grade school (c. 2005). This has been one hell of a KZbin rabbit hole, good Lord.

[@torispaide1693]

The lyrics flow so much better on BFS.

[@rskriver]

Not really though. You just heard BFS first.

[@SerpensRgn]

BFS' version is SO much worse, in all regards

[@User-ge7ni]

@@SerpensRgn nah

[@DylanKarbo]

@@rskriver “Now hew SUV has become the enemy” flows way worse than “her yellow SUV is now the enemy.” There’s quite a few changes that BFS did way better.

[@xXTomokoKurokiXx]

I think each have their pros and cons.

[@ike8559]

I prefer the sound of the Bowling For Soup version, but I prefer the lyrics of the SR-71

[@armorfrogentertainment]

Same. The original lyrics aren't just a list of pop culture references; they actually paint a picture of an aging woman going through a midlife crisis and reflecting on the long-gone things of her youth.

[@simonatkins5638]

Honestly never knew that BFS had actually covered this until just now. Jeez. I need to keep up...

[@amante3334]

The lead singer of bowling for soup was lucky to have this guy as a friend cause idk about you but I remember this being the only song I knew from bowling for soup for a long time, arguable one of the songs that made them mainstream.

[@ProjectCama]

I like this version, but Bowling for Soup did a cracking job on their version.

[@Uhohlisa]

The one line they should have kept was “she’s seen all the classics, breakfast club pretty in pink fast times at ridgemont high” it’s such a tighter rhyme than “…even St. Elmo’s fire”

[@ericnewman7362]

Lol both bands singers sound like Phineas 😅

[@nunisthathigh4825]

Her rubber broke!! Ah, a tale as old as time. 😆

[@doseofcyanide3014]

I love Bowling for Soup, but I like this version better

[@pseudofox]

They're both really nice.

[@juliandereus2]

Great song, great lyrics, great timing. Thanks for doing this man, I appreciate it ;)

[@AshyThingzz]

This is the first one I learned, still the best one (I love my dad) ❤❤

[@irishlad4723]

I still sing these lyrics when I hear the bowling for soup version. It always trips me up 😂

[@ImAfemaleNoob2]

My god, one of BFS’s biggest hits was a cover?

[@matthewbennett9928]

Jonas Brothers are in the same situation with Year 3000

[@Pokemanic33]

I think I prefer this version overall. Maybe it's just burnout after hearing the cover so much, but there's something about the vocals and music in this version that I really like. One thing I can definitively say is better in this version is the lyrics. They tell more of the protagonist's story, whereas the cover seems to focus more on just referencing 80s pop culture. A lot of the lyrics in this version fit the rhythm and rhyme better than their cover counterparts (eg. "Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink/Fast Times at Ridgemont High" vs. "Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink/Even St. Elmo's Fire").

[@melancholia34]

i fucking hate the burnout on songs. i have so many playlists 1000+ songs and ive listened thru tons of albums to make the playlists and im tired of everything so now im in my 2000s teenager punk music phase

[@bushidoh8316]

The BFS version also doesn't explain why Debbie's dreams went out the door but in the original version it's because 'the rubber broke'🤣

[@Uhohlisa]

This is almost word for word what Todd said in his SR-71 review… odd.

[@73_de_CJHall]

Saw BFS last night. My nephew, Rob Felicetti, is the bass player. Never had VIP treatment beforehand.

[@JounLord1]

I've been a fan of SR-71 since atleast Tomorrow was on Smallville and while I knew the main guy was in the video from BFS I didn't know they had their own version. Like both, not sure which I like more.

[@vyre43]

Man you’d be pissed that the Bowling for Soup cover got so huge- there’s only minor differences

[@matthewbennett9928]

Quite a few of the lyrics are different

[@wilsoniothegreat6162]

Technically not a cover but ok

[@lydocia]

Who came here today because a Reddit thread blew their mind?

[@Michigan-vs-Everyone]

That's me

[@dennywilson2657]

Me lol

[@MaxOakland]

meee

[@sadejohnson5372]

YEP

[@Gamecubegal]

yep

[@PunkioOfficial]

I spoke to Jaret on my show yesterday, which will be coming out on Saturday! Anyway, Jaret said this was more of a collab track and not a cover, it was sent to both SR71 and BFS who both did their own versions of the track. He explains it better on the episode so subscribe and watch it to find out the proper answer! 🤟 🤟

[@bahgawd8158]

Holy shit..these guys sang "Right now" too! I loved that song back in the day

[@CJCroen1393]

I decided to check this out after hearing about it to see how it sounded compared to the BFS version--I like both, tbh.

[@sadhappy8860]

Me too! I never knew it was a cover until 30 seconds ago. So go SR-71! Cool song!

[@whadayadoin3300]

Both versions are awesome

[@Patch_616]

WHAT HOW DID NONE OF US KNOW ABOUT THIS

[@AstronautElvis]

This is actually the original version of the song

[@bentep0511]

Just here because I just learned that they were the original.

[@yerdasellsavon8099]

Reddit?

[@bentep0511]

@@yerdasellsavon8099 yep

[@katiemillings7687]

This makes me really uncomfortable and confused.

[@userblixxardxx]

how did i never know this song? i only knew bowling for soups. i really like this one, thanks for posting it

[@CharlieyT95]

Thanks Todd

[@philmchawk2940]

THE RUBBER BROKE!

[@DivineDawn]

the rubber broke! Ahahahaha!

[@9lk00583]

Both are awesome. Case Closed

[@rileymccartney1549]

Honestly. I don’t know why so many people hate on the original. It’s my favorite version. Both are great! But this is personally my favorite.

[@mr101cheese101]

I do like the BFS version, but I like the original more

[@seth5229]

Same, the problem is I get mixed up with the lyrics. For instance I say "Fast Times at St. Elmo's Fire"

[@451asians]

Hope Tuohy i thought i was the only one

[@seth5229]

451asians Nope! I mix up loads of them.

[@NotTheCIA1961]

Thoughts on the two songs, because I just found out about this version. BFS has the better bassline. One of my favorite parts of the songs. SR71 dominates with their second verse lyrics, they just make more sense. BFS has the better outro. Not a fan of how repetitive SR71 was with it.

[@RedJoker9000]

AH THE MEMORIES BACK 🎉❤

[@jasonthomas5326]

Lol, I have been saying this for years. SR-71 one of my favourite bands. other great songs by them... All American... Mosquito... Hello Hello... so many more. Also take a look at the hidden track on the she was dead (demo) Ironically I was born in 1985

[@RamonesDude4]

I love Bowling For Soup( Im seeing them live for my second time), but SR-71 did this the best

[@jackbaldwin2135]

When millennials thought bowling for soup was the original .. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@AlfredoGomez-kp4cf]

This feels like I'm listening to an alternate universe version of the song and I kinda like that

[@Mixxed_King]

Heard this on my Spotify weekly and I’m in love

[@wheeledjustice7381]

THE RUBBER BROKE!

[@kryztyn127]

well that "the rubber broke" line pretty much explained it.

[@RainbowDemon]

I dont get it's

[@kryztyn127]

+burningphoenix36 the reason why the woman in the songs had to let her dreams go because she got pregnant unexpectedly.

[@RainbowDemon]

+kryztyn127 i understood it immediately after i sent that