I was, myself, imagining in my own head something closer to "Maniac"-- or, more precisely, something in the space somewhere between that, "Silent Running" by Mike and the Mechanics, and "Abracadabra" by the Steve Miller Band. Perhaps others can explore more uptempo territory.

However, I do believe that Casey B's version is a fully valid alternate interpretation. Consider particuarly the effect that the worthy design goal of doing a Simon LeBon impression had on the end product. Once this became a priority, the Michael Sembello approach was right out, and a somewhat different tune naturally presented itself.