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The song was inspired by the countdown to an emotional or physical reaction.

The song was inspired by a concert in West Berlin where balloons were released into the sky, prompting thoughts about the Cold War.

The song was inspired by the concept of learning about love and relationships through experience.

Written for the film "Against All Odds," the song was inspired by the movie's themes of lost love and regret.

The song was inspired by Richie's desire to create a fun, upbeat party anthem.

Written by Jules Shear, the song was inspired by the intensity of nighttime emotions.

Written for the film "Footloose," the song was inspired by the movie's romantic subplot.

Joel was inspired by his relationship with model Christie Brinkley and his return to a more innocent state of love.

The song was inspired by the band's observations of human behavior through an animal lens.

The song was inspired by the idea of love being an automatic, involuntary response.

The song was inspired by the desire for respect and good treatment in a relationship.

Bowie described the song as "a piece of sexist rock 'n roll" about a girl he admired.

The song explores the themes of love and relationships, inspired by Madonna's early experiences in the music industry.

Wilder wrote the song as a response to being dropped from his record label, expressing resilience and determination.

The song was inspired by the growing breakdancing culture of the early 1980s.

Ollie & Jerry was the duo of drummer Ollie E. Brown and bassist Jerry Knight, both Detroit musicians with connections to Raydio. Russ Regan approached them for the Breakin' soundtrack, leading to the 1984 recording...

Michael wrote the song at age 17, inspired by feelings of guilt over betraying someone in a relationship.

The song was inspired by Ocean's Caribbean roots and the desire to create a cross-cultural love story.

This compilation album was inspired by the band's desire to introduce their music to the American market.

Boy George was inspired by the idea of love as a form of intoxication.

The song was inspired by the need for protection and support in a harsh world.

The song was inspired by the group's experiences of a hot, oppressive summer in London.

A cover of Slade's 1973 hit, the song was inspired by the raw energy of rock concerts.

The song was inspired by nostalgia for youth and the simplicity of earlier times.

Springsteen wrote the song out of frustration when his manager asked for a hit single for the album "Born in the U.S.A."

Written for the "Footloose" soundtrack, the song was inspired by the movie's themes of dance and youthful energy.

The song was inspired by the idea of love as a cure for emotional ailments.

The song was inspired by the feeling of being unable to help someone who is struggling.

The song was inspired by the explosive nature of attraction and desire.

Written by Barry Gibb, the song was inspired by the intense emotions of a passionate relationship.

The song was inspired by the 1960 French horror film of the same name.

Written for the film of the same name, the song was inspired by the movie's theme of rebelling against authority through dance.

Written for the film of the same name, the song was inspired by the movie's comedic and supernatural themes.

Robert Hazard initially wrote the song from a male perspective. Lauper changed parts of the lyric and reinterpreted it as a statement about women having the same freedom to enjoy life as men. Rick Chertoff brought...

The song was inspired by the disco and funk sounds that made the band famous in the 1970s.

McVie was inspired by her feelings of being captivated by a new love interest.

The song was inspired by the difficulty of ending a long-term relationship.

The song was inspired by the overwhelming feelings of falling deeply in love.

Richie was inspired to write the song after a conversation with his producer about picking up women.

Annie Lennox was inspired by the frequent rainy weather in the UK and its effect on emotions.

Tom Bailey wrote the song about making up after an argument with his girlfriend.

Written for the film "Footloose" by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford.

Written for the film "Footloose," the song was inspired by the concept of an ideal, heroic partner.

Madonna is a singer, songwriter and producer whose first single, Everybody, appeared in 1982. Her early albums connect dance rhythms with concise pop songs; later records range from the ballads of Bedtime Stories to...

The song was written for the film "Streets of Fire" and was inspired by the movie's themes of lost love and nostalgia.

Originally written by Prince in 1979, the song was reimagined by Chaka Khan with a more upbeat, funk-inspired arrangement.

The song was inspired by the feelings of longing and separation in long-distance relationships.

Written for the film "The Woman in Red," the song was inspired by the simple act of expressing love.

The song was inspired by the lingering feelings after a relationship ends.

The song was inspired by the band's desire to create a straightforward rock anthem.