The NeverEnding Story began as Michael Ende's 1979 novel before becoming a beloved 1984 fantasy film about a boy who finds a magical book that pulls him into the world of Fantasia. Its theme song, performed by Limahl, became an international hit and is now closely tied to 1980s childhood nostalgia. Decades later, short clips of the melody circulate widely in edits, memes and reaction videos, where its dreamlike sound instantly signals wonder, escapism and a story about to begin.