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.
Open My Eyes
The Bangles Lyrics
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The haze I'm wandering around in
I am lost in the dark of my own room
And I can't see a thing but the fire in your eyes
Clear my eyes, make me wise
Or is all I believe in lies
I really don't know when or where to go
I've been told by some you'll forget me
The thought doesn't upset me
I am blind to whatever they're saying
And all I can see is the fire in your eyes
Can't believe that it's on your mind
To leave me behind
The Bangles' song "Open My Eyes" is an emotional song about the power of a lover's gaze. The lyrics describe the persona as lost in the haze, wandering around in the dark of their own room. Interestingly, the persona acknowledges that they can't see a thing, except the fire in their lover's eyes. They continue to plead with their lover to clear their eyes and make them wise because they are not sure if all they believe in are lies. The persona is lost and doesn't know when or where to go, and they can only see when their lover opens their eyes.
The persona admits that they have been told by some that their lover will forget them, but it doesn't upset them, because they are blind to whatever others are saying. The persona is preoccupied with the fire in their lover's eyes and is captivated by it. The song's lyrics suggest that the persona is dependent on the lover's gaze to navigate their life, find meaning, and feel secure. They are afraid of being left behind because they are unable to see anything else except the love that burns brightly in their partner's eyes.
On the surface, "Open My Eyes" seems to be a love song about the power of a lover's gaze. Still, it can also be interpreted as a song about the vulnerability and dependence that comes with being in love. The persona is lost, and their happiness depends on their lover's eyes. Thus, the song is both a plea for love and a cry for help from someone who needs their lover to guide them through the fog of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Underneath your gaze I was found in
I have been discovered by you, under your watchful eye
The haze I'm wandering around in
I am lost in a foggy world that I can't navigate through
I am lost in the dark of my own room
I am trapped in my own thoughts, unable to see past my darkest fears
And I can't see a thing but the fire in your eyes
The only light in my life comes from the passion and intensity that I see in you
Clear my eyes, make me wise
Help me gain clarity, so I may see what's real and make wise decisions
Or is all I believe in lies
Am I being deceived and everything I believe is false?
I really don't know when or where to go
I am lost and unsure of what path to take in life
And I can't see a thing 'til you open my eyes
I am blinded by my own doubts and only you can help me see the truth
I've been told by some you'll forget me
People have warned me that you will move on and forget about me
The thought doesn't upset me
Despite the warning, I am not upset or worried about losing you
I am blind to whatever they're saying
I am deaf to anyone else's opinion except for you
And all I can see is the fire in your eyes
All I can focus on is the passion and love that I see in your eyes
Can't believe that it's on your mind
I can't accept the idea that you are considering leaving me
To leave me behind
Abandoning me and moving on from our relationship is too painful to accept
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TODD RUNDGREN, TODD HARRY RUNDGREN
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