History isnt honest
It doesnt tell the tale of how things used to be in the day
Now everyone keeps trying to recapture a feeling
Thats long since gone
Time to move along

Spirit of 81 - Time to get it back
Spirit of 81 - It flew off the track
Spirit of 81 - Time to resurrect
Spirit of 81 - Its better off dead

The new kids talk about the old days
As if it was some kind of perfect scene for us
Big deal - So I was there - It was only luck that I was born before you
Take your shitty bands - saying they were great
Believe me, nobody cares
So Im old and cranky - But at least Im right
Sure the old days were great but lets move on

Spirit of 81 - Time to get it back
Spirit of 81 - It flew off the track
Spirit of 81 - Time to resurrect
Spirit of 81 - Its better off dead

Spirit of 81 - Time to get it back
Spirit of 81 - It flew off the track
Spirit of 81 - Time to resurrect
Spirit of 81 - Its better off dead