More Than Meets The Eye
The Bangles Lyrics


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He's got a slow, slow ride
Got a camera inside
He takes a picture
Hangs it up to dry.

And there's one girl named
And another disclaimed
All the time
You can't help feelin' ashamed.

Given new reasons to survive
He keeps a number of them alive
There's a warning in the sky
A stranger passing by
And there's more than meets the eye to the guy.

When you're so secure
Never feeling unsure
That's the time
To check behind your door.

'Cause there's one thing said
When another is meant
He's around
Confusing you 'til the end.

Seeing how changeable you feel
Don't think this happiness is real
And it's hard to justify




The tangles you untie
There's more than meets the eye to the guy.

Overall Meaning

The Bangles's song More Than Meets The Eye is a song about learning to question and not take things at face value. The song opens with the description of a man who drives slowly, and appears to be harmless, but he turns out to have a camera inside, taking pictures of unsuspecting women. The chorus warns the listener that there is always more happening than meets the eye, particularly when it comes to the intentions of others. The verses tell stories of two women, one who is claimed by a man and another who is not. They both have secrets that the listener is not privy to, and the song implies that there is more to these women than meets the eye, just as there is more to the man with the camera.


The song serves as a reminder that things are not always as they appear on the surface; people have hidden motivations and secrets that can be difficult to uncover. The verses are sung with a sense of caution, and the chorus is sung more emphatically, warning against complacency and encouraging the listener to look deeper. The lyrics are relatable, as everyone has experienced situations where they were misled, and they serve as a cautionary tale to trust one's instincts when something seems off.


Line by Line Meaning

He's got a slow, slow ride
The guy takes things slowly and cautiously.


Got a camera inside
He is observant and likes to keep a record of things.


He takes a picture
He captures moments and memories.


Hangs it up to dry.
He likes to reflect on past experiences.


And there's one girl named
There is one girl that he is interested in or involved with.


And another disclaimed
There is another girl that he has rejected or is not interested in.


All the time
This is a common occurrence in his life.


You can't help feelin' ashamed.
You feel guilty or embarrassed about the situation.


Given new reasons to survive
He has found motivation to keep going or push through difficult times.


He keeps a number of them alive
He has multiple sources of inspiration or reasons to live.


There's a warning in the sky
There are signs or indications of danger or trouble ahead.


A stranger passing by
Someone unfamiliar or unknown is present.


And there's more than meets the eye to the guy.
He is not just what he appears to be on the surface.


When you're so secure
When you feel confident and comfortable.


Never feeling unsure
You don't have any doubts or concerns.


That's the time
This is when.


To check behind your door.
To be cautious and aware of potential threats or issues.


'Cause there's one thing said
People don't always say what they mean.


When another is meant
Their words may have a hidden or secondary meaning.


He's around
He is present or nearby.


Confusing you 'til the end.
He is intentionally causing confusion or uncertainty.


Seeing how changeable you feel
Observing how you respond to different situations.


Don't think this happiness is real
Questioning whether your positive emotions are genuine or not.


And it's hard to justify
It's difficult to explain or understand.


The tangles you untie
The problems or issues that you try to solve or resolve.


There's more than meets the eye to the guy.
He is not just what he appears to be on the surface.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: VICKI PETERSON

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