I've heard this song a thousand times, and I always love the descending synthesizer. It has been three decades, and this song feels brand-new. Some novelty is forever. If it pops on in the car these days, my sons celebrate.

A novel song about craving novelty has proved timeless.

You can be the biggest pop star of all time and still feel confined by the "four walls" of your personal situation. It is human nature. No matter how many adventures you skip off to, the moment you settle into anything new, the walls begin growing up again. Understanding this phenomenon is part of the wisdom of this song. It's all about using those four walls to make some beautiful music.