It has the line u believe in giving what get or something along those lines it's a upbeat poppy song sung by a bloke I think

By, Savage Garden - "Affirmation"

Song: Savage Garden- Affirmation Lyrics - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSxx-IP6C_w&feature=related)

Lyrics: Savage Garden - Affirmation Lyrics (http://www.lyrics007.com/Savage%20Garden%20Lyrics/Affirmation%20Lyrics.html)

By, Savage Garden

"Affirmation"

"I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
I believe we place our happiness in other people's hands
I believe that junk food tastes so good because it's bad for you
I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do
I believe that beauty magazines promote low self-esteem
I believe I'm loved when I'm completely by myself alone
I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

I believe you can't control or choose your sexuality
I believe that trust is more important than monogamy
I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul
I believe that family is worth more than money or gold
I believe the struggle for financial freedom is unfair
I believe the only ones who disagree are millionaires

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

I believe forgiveness is the key to your unhappiness
I believe that wedded bliss negates the need to be undressed
I believe that God does not endorse TV evangelists
I believe in love surviving death into eternity

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye"

[repeat ]

Lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/savagegarden/affirmation.html

Maybe it's 'You Get What You Give' by The New Radicals, like Affirmation by Savage Garden it's upbeat and poppy, but neither of these songs are from the 80's, so maybe not what you're looking for :)

Maybe it's 'You Get What You Give' by The New Radicals, like Affirmation by Savage Garden it's upbeat and poppy, but neither of these songs are from the 80's, so maybe not what you're looking for :)

I thought the OP might have had the year wrong... oh well, hope they come back and confirm your choice or mine... or someone else's. Anyway, don't like being left out here hanging... wondering.

I thought the OP might have had the year wrong...oh well, hope they comes back and confirm your choice or mine...or someone elses. Anyway, don't like being left out here hanging...wondering.

Yes, I agree with you, not many people seem to confirm whether it's the right answer or not these days.
A simple thanks is always nice :)