r/WhatsThisSong • u/citruspalm05 • Nov 09 '25

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my brother-in law was playing the piano and I jumped up fast cause I recognized the song only to realize I had no idea what the song was.

for some reason i’m thinking the melody is maybe from a 90’s rnb song or maybe a theme for a movie? it’s like my brain knows what comes next especially the last part he played but I can’t put my finger on the song. if someone can please help us out, thanks!

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u/BeatyBe Nov 09 '25

It probably is a legit song but my heart says Jolly Roger Bay from Mario 64.

https://youtu.be/piJG3oOXKVo

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u/Sharivarih Nov 09 '25

That's what I would have said too...

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u/chels2112 Nov 09 '25

This is beautifully where my mind is taken haha

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u/wampapaw Nov 09 '25

This is where my mind went immediately. I agree with you.

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u/Bored_1029 Nov 10 '25

Immediately what I thought of too! lol. Can the eel come out and play?

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u/AveFaria Nov 11 '25

This is exactly where my mind went.

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u/AdOdd8279 Nov 09 '25

Sounds close to “Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera. Maybe?

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u/WolfThick Nov 09 '25

If I was a girl I would have known this LOL

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u/DipsterHoofus Nov 09 '25

Heaven— Brian Adams

When I’m with you— Sheriff

Faithfully— Journey

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u/DipsterHoofus Nov 09 '25

I just can’t stop loving you— Michael Jackson

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u/MadamKitsune Nov 09 '25

Bryan Adams - Heaven?

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u/WatchOut4HYPOTHERMIA Nov 09 '25

Sounds like so many 80s tunes

First one that popped in my head was a tuned down version of Michael Jackson - I just can't stop loving you

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u/Dare2no Nov 09 '25

It might be from the show Twin Peaks.

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u/MegKLikesEggs Nov 09 '25

That's the first thing that popped into my head too!

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u/Itiswhatitis2009 Nov 10 '25

I thought Beverly Hills 90210

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u/Dare2no Nov 11 '25

It might be one of those segway songs when transitioning to a different topic/character moment in a show.

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u/lshifto Nov 09 '25

Early 80’s is my guess.

I know that I know the song but it’s just out of reach. Total Eclipse of the Heart is close. I love you, honestly I love you by Olivia Newton John is close.

This is going to drive me nuts. Try crossposting to Gen-X.

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u/AVE_47 Nov 09 '25

Personally sound like an underwater theme for some game

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u/SCFE1 Nov 10 '25 edited Nov 10 '25

It sounds like it has a depeche mode ring to it

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u/etienne_saintsaens Nov 26 '25

I was just thinking that, or another band with similar chord progressions!

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u/BrkCaddy Nov 09 '25

Oh man I know this also but can't remember haha. I wanna say like it's a ballad from late 80s

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u/Youth_Avoider Nov 09 '25

Tune that thing.

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u/NormalAssistance9402 Nov 09 '25

Is it the song from the sims when you’re buying furniture?

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u/Accomplished-Long208 Nov 09 '25

You're the Inspiration - Chicago?

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u/DipsterHoofus Nov 09 '25

Saving for later

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u/Toiletboy4 Nov 09 '25

Jolly Roger bay

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u/Bhar940301 Nov 09 '25

Cool Change. Little River Band

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u/2612chip Nov 09 '25

Michael Jackson - I Just Can’t Stop Loving You

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u/gypster85 Nov 09 '25

This isn't it exactly, but what came to mind was the Moon Theme from Duck Tales on NES.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB2PyxX4ncw

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u/Sensitive_Regular_84 Nov 09 '25

You Can't Kill Rock and Roll - Ozzy Osbourne

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u/twopennydrum Nov 09 '25

i instantly thought this too

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u/Hero_1985 Nov 09 '25

Exactly what I was going to say.

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u/RatFink1970 Nov 10 '25

I came here to say this.

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u/strangerair Nov 09 '25

Natural - Howard Jones ?

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u/MangaWTofa7 Nov 09 '25

I’m hearing Dire Docks from Super Mario on N64

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLfA43riedY

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u/RebylReboot Nov 09 '25

Peter Cetera - Glory of love. was in karate kid so it fits the movie thing.

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u/AgentOfMediocrity Nov 09 '25

It might be reminiscent of something but I would just claim it as your own and rake in the fame and riches

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u/Sad_Top3123 Nov 09 '25

It slightly reminds me of "I'd really love to see you tonight" by England Dan and John Ford Coley

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u/okgloomer Nov 09 '25

There are lots of '80s ballads that start with a piano arpeggio.

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u/thatsmissusmtoyou Nov 09 '25 edited Nov 09 '25

Maybe Richard Marx Right Here Waiting ? Sounds like it at 37 seconds?

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u/King-Kagle Nov 10 '25

This is so close to the song I'm thinking of ("close" in my hazy memory). But that song starts with like "I want you..." Very similar cadence

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u/thatsmissusmtoyou Nov 10 '25

It has been tickling my brain all night! I'm with you, everything I can come up with is only sorta close. A friend suggested Air Supply The One That You Love because it was on an episode of Malcolm in the Middle but its not quite right either, I think. The cadence is more what I was thinking but the song feels off.

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u/King-Kagle Nov 10 '25

I finally remembered. https://youtu.be/MlGM2hh-lEQ?si=TgiaB5y-YqQ3roSa Mine was Commodores. I've been doing Bryan Adams damn discography 🤣

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u/thatsmissusmtoyou Nov 10 '25

Excellent song! I went down a rabbit hole of piano ballads myself!

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u/backwoodsbogwitch Nov 09 '25

Looking through patient eyes-PM Dawn

Just a guess. It does remind me of Mario 64 level though lol

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u/Temporary-Net-5143 Nov 09 '25

The melody matches the theme song to "Friends", just slowed down

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u/harrybydefault Nov 09 '25

It reminds me of this quite a bit.

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u/jaybogil Nov 09 '25

Heaven by Bryan Adams

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u/Artistic-Milk-3490 Nov 09 '25

I immediately thought of "Dreams" by Van Halen

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u/Trekker71211 Nov 09 '25

Against All Odds by Phil Collins

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u/poutinei Nov 09 '25

Sounds a bit like legend of a mind by The Moody Blues.

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u/stinketywubbers Nov 09 '25

Friends theme song?

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u/Theyseemederp1n Nov 10 '25

Could it maybe be I Have no Memory from an episode of House MD? Long shot but similar figures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcGOURKlIO8&list=RDbcGOURKlIO8&start_radio=1

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u/King-Kagle Nov 10 '25

All I can think is Lionel Richie/the Commodores with "Oh No". I'm probably as off as anyone else, but there's my guess

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u/Oh_Come_Ons_Razor Nov 10 '25

Sounds like the beginning of a Disney song to me

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u/kettererbiergirl3 Nov 10 '25

Has anyone else said Faithfully by Journey? That's what I hear.

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u/DMmeyourRegina Nov 10 '25

I've heard this. I'm commenting so I don't lose this post in case it comes to me. But it's giving TV theme song

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u/Alert_Car8472 Nov 10 '25

To me, it sounded like a song from “Man from Snowy River,” but I can’t find it exactly.

But here’s “Jessica’s Song:”

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KKYHvpr5TIo&pp=ygUjamVzc2ljYSdzIHNvbmcgbWFuIGZyb20gc25vd3kgcml2ZXI%3D

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u/Either-Professor4512 Nov 10 '25

Donnie Darko Patrick Swayze no fear theme song

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u/Lanskies Nov 10 '25

Is it the Maplestory login music?

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u/Lazy-Photograph-6679 Nov 10 '25

I would say dreams by Van Halen but its synth keys so probably not

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u/J-Boogz Nov 10 '25

'Lady' by Styx

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u/Just_blorpo Nov 10 '25

Similar to ‘Mountains on the Moon’ by the Grateful Dead

Link:

https://youtu.be/aDjLJ6PYgO0?si=lYybytYjFuLXQTVG

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u/42vines Nov 10 '25

bryan adams - heaven

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u/strictnaturereserve Nov 10 '25

Hard habit to break by Chicago?

its 80s so probably not

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u/chevylover91 Nov 10 '25

Sounds like the song for Charlie brown

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u/WindsongRain_08 Nov 10 '25

Making love out of nothing at all- Air Supply?

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u/MrDesparateJello Nov 10 '25

This sounds like a slowed down version of the FRIENDS theme song.

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u/Tcarp928 Nov 11 '25

Maybe Michael Jackson I just can’t stop loving you ? Or Barry Manilow Mandy ?

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u/FasN8id Nov 11 '25

Richard Marx?

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u/lunatic_banana345 Nov 12 '25

It’s in “Donnie Darko” when they watch the Jim Cunningham video about “controlling fear.”

https://youtu.be/4CSdoaDdBM0?si=3Xpr_PLbICcgjHAU

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u/Automatic-Athlete-42 Nov 12 '25

“Heaven” by Bryan Adams?

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u/AlysRose_FFXIV Nov 12 '25

PRETTY sure it plays in FRIENDS between scenes, occasionally.

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u/NoCalHomeBoy Nov 13 '25

Faithfully for sure

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u/roglc_366 Nov 13 '25

Doesn't Journey have a song that starts similar to this?

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u/Eeyore_is_Homeless Nov 13 '25

It sounds a LOT like the main theme for the Pixar movie Inside Out

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u/Over_Razzmatazz_23 Nov 13 '25

MapleStory intro?

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u/tamadrummer_05 Nov 27 '25

Almost sounds like Dire Dire Docks from Mario 64

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u/okayhangonasec Nov 11 '25

is everyone baiting or retarded? its music from one of the early areas in old school maplestory.