Sunglasses at Night was released by Canadian singer Corey Hart in 1983 as the lead single from his debut album First Offense, becoming one of the defining synth-pop hits of the decade. Its dark, driving sound and memorable chorus helped it stay in rotation long after its chart run, and short clips later spread through edits, memes and reaction videos that used the song to signal cool confidence. Today it remains a shorthand for retro style, especially in night, fashion and transformation edits.