The Bangles were one of the new generation of independent all-women bands t… Read Full Bio ↴The Bangles were one of the new generation of independent all-women bands that followed The Go-Go's in the early 1980s. Consisting of Susanna Hoffs (guitar, vocals), Debbi Peterson (drums, vocals), sister Vicki Peterson (guitar, vocals,) and Annette Zilinskas, who was later replaced by Michael Steele, (bass, vocals). The band was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 as The Supersonic Bangs, later shortened to The Bangs. They were forced to change their name to the Bangles when a band from New Jersey, also named the Bangs, threatened to sue. Early in their career they were associated with the Paisley Underground scene in Los Angeles. The single 'Manic Monday', written by Prince launched their international career. After 3 successful albums ("All Over The Place", "Different Light" and "Everything"), The Bangles broke up.
Susanna Hoffs released two solo albums in the 90's (a third album remained unreleased). Vicki Peterson joined the Continental Drifters. Debbie Peterson had a short-lived career with Siobhan Maher as Kindred Spirit, while Michael Steele lived in semi-retirement in California.

The Bangles reconvened in 2000 and recorded a reunion album, released in 2003, on Koch Records called "Doll Revolution". By lucky coincidence(?) their single 'Eternal Flame' had since been covered by, and become a hit record for, Atomic Kitten which helped to rekindle interest in its original artist.

"Sweetheart of the Sun," The Bangles first album of original material since "Doll Revolution" was released September 27, 2011. The Anna Lee (Sweetheart Of The Sun) Songfacts states that the album was recorded in various home studios - those of Vicki Peterson and Susanna Hoffs as well as the Hollywood Hills home studio of singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet, who produced the record.

They continue to play live sporadically. In January 2018, they played their first show since 2016 at Honda Center in Anaheim. It also was their first gig with original bassist Annette Zilinskas since 1983.

Angels Don't Fall In Love
The Bangles Lyrics

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I saw you today
She's lovely you're such a heavenly pair
You hope and you pray
Someday she'll take you all the way there.

You should know better, darling (you should know)
When push comes to shove
Angels don't fall in love.

You stand at the gate (and there you wait)
Hoping to gain admission
How long are you willing to wait (and wait and wait)
She won't give permission tonight.

You should know better, darling (you should know)
When push comes to shove
Angels don't fall in love, no no no.

You've got your higher aims
Got your ambitions
You think you're spiritual
And on some mission.

Well, I can see it
When I look in your eyes
When you think of love
You think of compromise.

It's no big disgrace
There's no loss of grace
The trouble is there's always
Someone there to take your place.

And the trouble is
You don't believe that it's true
When the sun goes down
There's something left for you.

The trouble is
I see you missing so much (trouble is)
While you're knocking on all the wrong doors (trouble is)
Looking for some angel's touch (trouble is).

You think she's (trouble is)
Everything you're dreaming of (trouble is)
The trouble is (trouble is)
Those angels never fall in love (trouble is).

(Trouble is...trouble is)
(Trouble is...trouble is).

Overall Meaning

The Bangles' "Angels Don't Fall In Love" is a melancholic yet uplifting song about the elusive nature of love, especially when it comes to unrequited love. The song starts off with the singer seeing the person of their affection with someone else, admiring them as a "heavenly pair". Despite hoping and praying that their love interest would reciprocate their feelings someday, the singer is aware that love is not always fair, especially when "push comes to shove". The song alludes to the fact that angels, who are supposed to be pure and holy, do not fall in love as they are above such mortal desires.

The second part of the song describes the singer's futile attempts at gaining admission into the object of their affection's heart. The singer seems to have a lofty view of themselves, thinking that they have "higher aims" and "ambitions" and are spiritual and on some mission. However, the singer's eyes betray them, revealing that they think of love as a compromise. The chorus repeats the statement that angels do not fall in love, emphasizing the idea that the singer's love may never be reciprocated. The song ends with the singer realizing that they might be missing out on something while they're stuck chasing someone who may not be interested in them.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw you today
I noticed you were together today.

She's lovely you're such a heavenly pair
It's obvious you find each other attractive and well-suited.

You hope and you pray
You wish and hope that she'll choose you.

Someday she'll take you all the way there.
You believe that she'll eventually fall in love with you and you'll have a future together as a couple.

You should know better, darling (you should know)
You should be aware of reality, my love.

When push comes to shove
In a difficult situation or when faced with a difficult decision.

Angels don't fall in love.
You're living in a fantasy which is unlikely to come true.

You stand at the gate (and there you wait)
You eagerly wait at the gate, seeking an opportunity to go through.

Hoping to gain admission
You hope for a chance to be with her.

How long are you willing to wait (and wait and wait)
You're uncertain of how long to wait for her to reciprocate your feelings.

She won't give permission tonight.
It's unlikely that she will grant your wish tonight.

You've got your higher aims
You have lofty goals and aspirations.

Got your ambitions
You're a person of great purpose and determination.

You think you're spiritual
You believe you're spiritual and in tune with your inner self.

And on some mission.
You're on a mission to find love.

Well, I can see it
I can see that you're hoping and searching for it.

When I look in your eyes
I can tell from your gaze.

When you think of love
In your mind, the idea of love involves compromise.

You think of compromise.
You understand that love requires give-and-take.

It's no big disgrace
It's not a shameful thing.

There's no loss of grace
You don't lose your dignity or elegance.

The trouble is there's always
The problem is that there is always.

Someone there to take your place.
Another person who is interested and may step in if you can't.

And the trouble is
Moreover, the problem is.

You don't believe that it's true
You doubt that it may happen or be real.

When the sun goes down
At the end of the day.

There's something left for you.
You still have a chance to find somebody else.

The trouble is
What's worrying you is.

I see you missing so much (trouble is)
You're missing out on a great deal.

While you're knocking on all the wrong doors (trouble is)
You're searching in the wrong places.

Looking for some angel's touch (trouble is).
You cling on in vain for a miracle to happen.

You think she's (trouble is)
To you, the problem is that you believe she is.

Everything you're dreaming of (trouble is)
She is everything you ever wanted.

Those angels never fall in love (trouble is).
However, pure and perfect beings can never experience the feeling of love as humans do.

(Trouble is...trouble is)
The problem that persists is...

(Trouble is...trouble is).
The issue that remains is...

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SUSANNA LEE HOFFS, VICKI PETERSON

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