Random factoid: Mid 80s global smash hit "We Built This City" by Starship, often ranked the worst song of all time, was co written by Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin and J. Geils Band lead singer Peter Wolf, former husband of actress Faye Dunaway.
Until recently I also despised this song. The lyrics are inane, but musically the song is kind of interesting. The production value is typical of mid to late 80s pop music. All bright and brash with a big drum sound, so in that regard, still somewhat repulsive to me. But the melodic structure is unusual and it works. So I have a grudging respect for it.
"You Might Think" by the Cars falls under this category for me too.