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.
Mesmerized
The Bangles Lyrics
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Everything went out of focus ‘cept for you
From ordinary to sublime
And all the world went in and out of time
Lost in the reverie
Taken by surprise
You had me so completely mesmerized
Only a fool would come between
A man and something sacred and serene
I’m the first one to admit
That I’m a fool and not ashamed of it
Caught by the daring look
Of longing in your eyes
You got me so completely mesmerized
It’s only here for a night
It’s only true
If you believe it’s alright
It’s alright it’s alright
It’s only us for the night
Me and you
And I believe it’s alright
It’s alright
It’s alright
The morning comes with no regret
And I believe the proper etiquette
Kiss me in silence slip away
When day becomes the night becomes the day
I would have walked away
Behaving otherwise
But you had me so completely mesmerized
It’s only here for the night
It’s only true
If you believe it’s alright
It’s alright, it’s alright
It’s only us for the night
Me and you
And I believe it’s alright
It’s alright
The Bangles's song "Mesmerized" is a love song that captures the moment of falling in love. The lyrics in the first verse convey how the world goes out of focus when the person being sang to comes into view. The singer notes how everything else becomes irrelevant compared to the one they are smitten with. The second verse describes the feeling of being lost in the moment and taken aback by the longing look in the love interest’s eyes. The singer admits she is a fool for being completely mesmerized by the person in question.
The chorus captures the moment of passion shared between the singer and the love interest. The lyrics emphasize how it is only for one night, and everything will be alright as long as they believe it is. The singer acknowledges that it is only a short-lived affair, but she is still happy to be in the moment.
The bridge highlights that the singer has no regrets, and slipping away in silence is the proper etiquette. Finally, the singer notes that she was supposed to walk away, but her attraction made it impossible.
In summary, the song captures the experience of being completely captivated by someone, getting lost in the moment, and accepting the fleeting nature of their passion that seems right in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
The moment you came into view
As soon as I saw you, everything else faded away.
Everything went out of focus 'cept for you
My attention was solely on you, and everything else seemed hazy or unclear.
From ordinary to sublime
Your presence turned an everyday moment into something extraordinary and beautiful.
And all the world went in and out of time
The passing of time seemed unpredictable, and the world around me felt unsteady.
Lost in the reverie
I was caught up in a daydream-like state, completely absorbed in you.
Taken by surprise
I was unexpectedly overcome by my feelings for you.
You had me so completely mesmerized
I was captivated by you, unable to think of anything else.
Only a fool would come between
No one would dare to intervene with the special love or connection we have between each other.
A man and something sacred and serene
The relationship or bond we share is precious and peaceful, and it is not meant to be disturbed by anyone else.
I'm the first one to admit
I acknowledge that I am foolish for being so in love with you.
That I'm a fool and not ashamed of it
I do not regret feeling this way for you, even if others may see it as foolish.
Caught by the daring look
I was enticed by your bold gaze that expressed your desire for me.
Of longing in your eyes
Your eyes conveyed a profound yearning and longing for me, which I found irresistible.
You got me so completely mesmerized
Your intense attraction and affection for me captivated me and made me fall even deeper.
It's only here for the night
Our relationship is only temporary, and we should enjoy it while it lasts.
It's only true
Our love is genuine, but it may not last beyond this one night.
If you believe it's alright
Our temporary love is acceptable, as long as we both feel happy and content with it.
It's only us for the night
Our connection or bond is exclusive to this particular night.
Me and you
It is only the two of us experiencing this wonderfully precious moment together.
And I believe it's alright
I have faith that our love tonight is genuine and acceptable, and it will be a beautiful memory.
The morning comes with no regret
After spending an amazing night with you, I wake up feeling satisfied with no remorse or hesitation.
And I believe the proper etiquette
I understand and respect the courteous way we have agreed to treat each other in the morning.
Kiss me in silence slip away
Let us share one last intimate moment together before parting ways quietly and without drawing attention to ourselves.
When day becomes the night becomes the day
As time goes on, our brief encounter will eventually become a cherished memory that will last forever.
I would have walked away
Under normal circumstances, I would have left as soon as possible and would not have gotten involved.
Behaving otherwise
But tonight, I acted impulsively or spontaneously in our love, because there was such a strong connection between us.
But you had me so completely mesmerized
I was so exhilarated by your irresistible attraction and affection that I lost myself completely in you.
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.