There are certain catchy anthems that seem to suit every occasion perfectly—be it long road trips, wedding playlists, or school dances.

You know, songs like 'I Gotta Feeling' by the Black Eyed Peas, 'Dancing In The Moonlight' by Toploader, and 'Money, Money, Money' by ABBA—tunes that compel you to dance no matter where you are.

One of these iconic songs is undoubtedly Bryan Adams' 1985 rock n' roll hit, 'Summer of 69'.

The track was released to the world when the Canadian musician was at the height of his career, having already produced two successful albums—the first being self-titled, and the second called You Want It You Got It.

To this day, as we often say, it continues to be hugely popular in numerous countries worldwide, with many associating it with the spirit of summertime.

In 2011, for instance, the song was performed by Adams during the Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh, and seven years later, he performed 'Summer of 69' alongside Taylor Swift during the Toronto, Canada stop of her Reputation Tour.

In addition to its iconic guitar riffs, nostalgic lyrics, and Adams' raspy voice, this particular song is often discussed by fans for various other reasons. More specifically, the theme behind the track and its title have sparked curiosity.

For those needing a refresher, the lyrics to the first verse—crafted with longtime collaborator Jim Vallance—have the singer declaring: "I got my first real six-string / Bought it at the five and dime / Played it 'til my fingers bled / Was the summer of 69."

Initially, many fans of the track were convinced it was about the year being referenced—1969.

However, Adams' intention for the single was apparently quite different and certainly more risqué—focusing on sex positions.

Adams recently revealed the true meaning of the song (Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)

"Well, the song, actually... people think it's about the year, but actually, it's more about a... it's more about making love in the summertime," he clarified during a 2008 interview with CBS News when asked about the song's origins.

(For those unfamiliar with sexual slang, a '69' refers to a position where two lovers align themselves with each other's genitalia. It feels odd to spell that out.)

Another part of the song has Adams reminiscing about spending 'evenings down at the drive-in' cinema, where he meets his sweetheart.

Meanwhile, the chorus has Adams singing: "Standin' on your mama's porch / You told me that you'd wait forever / Oh, and when you held my hand / I knew that it was now or never / Those were the best days of my life / Oh, yeah / Back in the summer of 69."

"It's using 69 as a sexual reference," said Adams, who is now 65.

I hope that's not ruined the song for you.