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.
Complicated Girl
The Bangles Lyrics
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But she seems a little bit confused
The life you offer her she says
She cannot use
You live in another world
She thinks she won't fit in
And oh, what about her plans for him
Hey, you better listen
'Cause I'm warning you
Love is never simple
With a complicated girl
You call her on the phone
She's got the other guy on hold
You see the scene unfold
You know it very well
Stay inside your room all day
When she doesn't call you pull the shades
Never seen you act this way
The girl has hit you hard
Why bother making rules you know
She will not follow
Someday she'll find a way to remedy
This lovely mess she's made of you
The Bangles's "Complicated Girl" is a song about a beautiful but complex woman named Valerie who appears to be indecisive about the life that her lover offers her. The song suggests that Valerie cannot seem to make up her mind about what she wants and is struggling to find her place in her lover's world. The lyrics emphasize that love is never straightforward with a complicated girl and that the lover should be careful because Valerie's actions will always surprise him.
The chorus "Hey, you better listen 'cause I'm warning you, love is never simple with a complicated girl" reinforces the message of the song, highlighting that Valerie is a woman of many facets that he may not fully comprehend. The song's bridge explains that Valerie bends to her lover's will at times, but she is otherwise fiercely independent, making her difficult to understand, let alone love deeply.
In the end, the song highlights the futility of trying to create rules for Valerie, as she will make up her own mind, regardless of her lover's wishes. The lyrics end with the suggestion that Valerie will eventually find herself and grow out of this complicated phase, leaving her lover and their relationship in shambles.
Line by Line Meaning
Valerie is beautiful
Valerie is physically attractive
But she seems a little bit confused
However, Valerie appears uncertain or indecisive
The life you offer her she says
She rejects the lifestyle you offer
She cannot use
Expressing that it does not suit her
You live in another world
Valerie perceives you as fundamentally different
She thinks she won't fit in
Convinced that she won't belong
And oh, what about her plans for him
Valerie has her own plans or intentions for someone else
She bends to his will
Valerie submits to the other person's wishes
Hey, you better listen
Addressing the listener to pay attention
'Cause I'm warning you
Because the artist is advising or cautioning you
Love is never simple
Love is always complex and challenging
With a complicated girl
Referring to Valerie as someone who is intricate and not easy to understand
You call her on the phone
Phoning Valerie
She's got the other guy on hold
Valerie's other interest is waiting on the line
You see the scene unfold
Witnessing the events as they happen
You know it very well
You are familiar with this situation
Stay inside your room all day
Spending time indoors alone
When she doesn't call you pull the shades
When Valerie doesn't contact you, you become reclusive
Never seen you act this way
You are behaving out of character
The girl has hit you hard
Valerie's actions have had a strong emotional impact on you
Why bother making rules you know
It seems pointless to establish guidelines or expectations
She will not follow
Because Valerie won't comply
Someday she'll find a way to remedy
Valerie will eventually come up with a solution to fix things
This lovely mess she's made of you
The situation Valerie created has resulted in a beautiful yet chaotic situation for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID ODLE WHITE, MICHAEL SUSAN STEELE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Valerie is beautiful
But she seems a little bit confused
The life you offer her she says she cannot use
You live in another world
She thinks she won′t fit in
And oh, what about her plans for him
She bends to his will
Hey, you better listen
'Cause I′m warning you
Love is never simple
With a complicated girl
You call her on the phone
She's got the other guy on hold
You see the scene unfold
You know it very well
Stay inside your room all day
When she doesn't call you pull the shades
Never seen you act this way
The girl has hit you hard
Hey, you better listen
′Cause I′m warning you
Love is never simple
With a complicated girl
Why bother making rules
You know she will not follow
Someday she'll find a way to remedy
This lovely mess she′s made of you
Hey, you better listen
'Cause I′m warning you
Love is never simple
With a complicated girl
@greatwhitesharkey8764
DEAR BANGLES, TOO MUCH BACK UP, VOICE STRAIN. THIS SONG CAN BE GOOD IF YOU TONED DOWN THE BACK UP SINGERS AND GIVE IT A MORE UP BEAT SOUND.
TOO HARD ON THE DRUMS,, ONE LOUD GUITAR IS DROWNING THE LYRICS AND MESSAGE IN THE SONG.
NEEDS A MORE UPBEAT TONE.
REARRANGE THE MUSIC. TAKE UP THE SOUND ON THE BACKGROUND SINGERS, LEAVE THE LEAD SINGER WITHOUT BACKUP OVERLAY.
SEEK YOUR AMBITIONS IN THIS SOUND TO BEACH KIND OF MUSIC, FUN, REMEMBRANCE.
THIS SONG COULD HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL. SUGGESTION SEEK OUT THE STEEL DRUMS AND BONGOS ALONG WITH ELECTRIC GUITAR AND WE JUST MIGHT HAVE AN END OF SUMMER BEAT SONG.
THIS RECORD8 GETS A D- GRADE.
COME ON BANGLES BRING BACK THE HAPPINESS, DANCING TUNRS OF THE 80'S. CLUE LISTEN TO JIMMY BUFFETS MUSIC, A LITTLE SHERYL CROW WITH A HINT OF TAYLOR SWIFT. BINGO INSTANT HIT SINGLE. THE 🎶🎶🎶😎♥️⚘🌹
@DianeDixey
Never heard this... it's wonderful
@jjlloyd8017
Michael Steele!!!! She's awesome!
@markbrian7179
Michael Steele has a terrific voice!
@MsSylkoZakur
Although I love all of them, Michael’s songs are always my favorite.
@horrorcocktail
Agree
@user-pn8de5lv9v
最近この曲が頭から離れない！
@user-nw9np6yi7y
Bangles are Sooo BadAss!!! YES!!! May God Bless y'all Richly and Jesus Peace!!! 😮🎉😂❤
@alphabetaxenonzzzcat
This should of gotten a single release.
@user-xs4lc8to3e
ええ歌やー メンバーのコーラスきれいやね！あの頃の青春（当時14歳）が蘇ってきました。
@plungerrecords1270
I blew them all a kiss! Cal State Fullerton concert 1989❤ who else is listening?