Though gaining a significant fan response, the group seemed cursed to have come in at the tail-end of the pop metal boom. Despite MTV's Headbanger's Ball program giving some air time to their single "Someone Like You", a release that came complete with a TV-hopeful music video, their album failed to break the band into the big time. Still, "Someone Like You" has ended-up included in various multi-artist hard rock album releases.
Bang Tango continued to issue albums during the early part of the 90s. These include 1991's 'Dancin' on Coals', 1992's 'Ain't No Jive...Live', and 1994's 'Love After Death'. Still, with the emergence of the alternative music movement, bands like Bang Tango became relatively passé with most of the metal community. Saddled with the 'also-ran' label, the band broke up shortly thereafter, with bassist Kyle joining former Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe's industrial rock project, the Newlydeads, while Joe Lesté did some time as a stand-in member of L.A. Guns.
As well, Ketler and Knight also resurfaced in the group the Worry Beads. In 1998, Kyle Kyle and Joe Lesté resurrected the Bang Tango name for the 1998 release, Live (on the Cleopatra label). A best-of compilation, Greatest Tricks, saw the light of day in 1999, as did United and Live the same year. In 2001, Lesté formed a more modern-sounding alt-metal outfit, Beautiful Creatures, issuing a self-titled debut the same year on Warner Bros., and toured as part of Ozzfest.
Bang Tango band members
(1987-1993)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Mark Knight - guitar
Kyle Stevens- guitar
Kyle Kyle - bass
Tigg Ketler (born Robert Ketler) - drums
(1993-1995)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Mark Knight - guitar
Matt Price - guitar
Kyle Kyle - bass
Tigg Ketler - drums
(1995-1996) SPLIT
(1996-1998)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Mark Tremalgia - guitar
Dan Aon - guitar
Kyle Kyle - bass
Rob Jones - drums
(1998-1999)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Mark Knight - guitar
Kyle Kyle - bass
Walter Earl - drums
Mattie B. - guitars
(2002-2003)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Michael Thomas - guitar
Anthony Focx guitar
Brian Saunders - bass
Robert Gibb - drums
(2003)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Michael Thomas - guitar
Anthony Focx guitar
Curtis Roach - bass
Glenn Sobel - drums
(2003)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Alex Grossi - guitar
Anthony Focx - guitar
Curtis Roach - bass
Glenn Sobel - drums
(2003-2005)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Alex Grossi - guitar
Anthony Focx - guitar
Curtis Roach - bass
Matt Starr - drums
(2005)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Michael Thomas - guitar
Jamie Keane - bass
Tod Burr - drums
(2005-2006)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Mark Simpson - guitar
Lance Eric - bass
Timmy Russell - drums
(2006-2007)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Michael Thomas - guitar
Lance Eric - bass
Timmy Russell - drums
(2007-present)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Michael Thomas - guitar
Ryan Seelbach - guitar
Lance Eric - bass
Timmy Russell - drums
Last Kiss
Bang Tango Lyrics
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Well, I'll tell you baby that it's quite alright
You know it's true
It's still me and you
One bad man, he wouldn't drop a dime
Well, I'll tell you mister that is quite alright
You know it's true
Well, two minutes later
I'll be knockin' on your door
And two days later
I'll be there sleepin' on your floor
So, give me a chance
And give me the time
One second shot at another night
Give me a chance
A last kiss goodnight
It feels like lately, I'm stuck on you
I'll tell you sister, this is my song
It's the crying truth
I may be nervous
But I'm never too shy
I'll tell you straight face
That I never lied
So here's my reason why
To get back to you
It gets me tongue tied
And I feel down hearted
The day you left
It shook me so
It's such a heavy load
That I can't let go
The lyrics to Bang Tango's "Last Kiss" speak of a love that is not reciprocated, with the insinuation that both the man and woman are not interested in the singer. However, he persists and tells the woman that he will be back. He asks for a chance and another night, which he describes as a "last kiss goodnight." He claims that he has always been truthful about his intentions and feelings towards her, even though he may be nervous at times.
The repetition of "you know it's true" and "give me a chance" in the song highlights the singer's persistence and his belief that the connection between him and the woman is real. He acknowledges that he has been stuck on her for some time, despite her lack of interest, and that he feels tongue-tied and downhearted when he is not with her. The song is an anthem for those who continue to pursue a love interest despite the odds against them, and who are willing to persevere and be patient for a chance at a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
One sad lady wouldn't give me the time
I approached a woman, but she rejected me and didn't want to talk to me
Well, I'll tell you baby that it's quite alright
I'm not upset about the rejection and it's okay
You know it's true
I'm being honest about my feelings
It's still me and you
I'm still interested in pursuing a relationship with you
One bad man, he wouldn't drop a dime
A man wouldn't lend me money
Well, I'll tell you mister that is quite alright
I'm not bothered by the denial and it's okay
You know it's true
I'm telling the truth about the situation
It's still up to you
It's your decision to help me or not
Well, two minutes later
I'll be knockin' on your door
And two days later
I'll be there sleepin' on your floor
I'll be persistent and show up at your home if you don't answer right away, and I don't mind staying with you for a while
So, give me a chance
And give me the time
One second shot at another night
Give me a chance
A last kiss goodnight
Please give me an opportunity and some time to prove myself, to have one more chance for a good night with a last kiss
It feels like lately, I'm stuck on you
I'll tell you sister, this is my song
It's the crying truth
I can't stop thinking about you and this song expresses my honest feelings
I may be nervous
But I'm never too shy
I'll tell you straight face
That I never lied
I might seem nervous, but I'm not too timid to speak up and I've always been honest with you
So here's my reason why
To get back to you
It gets me tongue tied
I have a hard time expressing my reasons for wanting to be with you, which makes me tongue-tied
And I feel down hearted
The day you left
It shook me so
It's such a heavy load
That I can't let go
I've been heartbroken since you left, and it's been hard for me to move on
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jon Garner
this is in my opinion the most underrated band and Album Ever!!! way ahead of their time.
valhalladead76
Jon Garner I completely concur! This album is magical. Love these guys.
Parents
Ahead of their time? So songs like this would have been huge if released a decade later?
Matt Stephens
Good times and a great album!
Caius
Brilliant album!
Visar Bilali
Faaaantabulous song! Wooow moments described in it
Visar Bilali
Yeaaaaah, it somehow describes crucial moments of that date we had, in a time I wasn't listening to my childhood Bang Tango..... that SOUL TO SOUL BALLERINE, CRAZY, DIABOLIC GIRL
L C
those who Rock know this... Like a tattoo, it stick with you.. Great Stuff.
Vlad Vampirelord
Sometimes a last kiss is not enough...
Visar Bilali
A dedication to her FILM CURLS