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.
Ride The Ride
The Bangles Lyrics
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Take all of the sweet plum of the pie
Don't say that you love me
Don't say it';s for me, it's a lie, it's a lie.
Now you got yourself so wrapped up in it
All you gotta do is wait a minute
All you gotta do is ride the ride.
Ride the ride
Ride the ride.
Blow me a smoke screen
Never lookin' at me in the eye
You make it look easy (you make it look easy)
For someone afraid of falling to fly.
Now you got yourself so wrapped up in it
All you gotta do is wait a minute
All you gotta do is ride the ride.
Ride the ride
Ride the ride.
Take all of the money
Take all you believe is the prize
Just leave me a moment (leave me a moment)
Just leave me a bright piece of the sky, a bright piece of the sky.
Now you got yourself so wrapped up in it
All you gotta do is wait a minute
All you gotta do is ride the ride.
Ride the ride
(Now you got yourself so wrapped up in it
All you gotta do is wait a minute)
Ride the ride
(Now you got yourself so wrapped up in it
All you gotta do is wait a minute)
Ride the ride
Ride the ride.
Ride the ride
Ride the ride.
We're gonna ride the ride the (we're gonna) ride the ride
(We're gonna ride the ride)
(We're gonna) Ride the (gonna) ride
(Gonna ride the ride)
Ride the ride
(We're gonna ride the ride).
We're gonna ride the (gonna) ride
(Gonna ride the ride)
(We're gonna) Ride the (gonna) ride the ride the (gonna) ride
(Gonna ride the ride).
(We're gonna) Ride the (gonna) ride
(Gonna ride the ride)
Ride the (gonna) ride
(Gonna ride the ride)
(We're gonna) Ride the (gonna) ride.
The Bangles’ song Ride The Ride revolves around the idea of someone getting so wrapped up in material success and power that they lose sight of what really matters in life. The lyrics speak to the idea that money and material possessions can’t buy happiness, and that true love and a sense of purpose can’t be purchased. The lines “Take all of the money, take all of the sweet plum of the pie, don’t say that you love me, don’t say it’s for me, it’s a lie” express the idea that the pursuit of wealth and power can be all-consuming, and can cause someone to lose sight of what is really important.
The chorus of the song, “Ride the ride, ride the ride” reinforces the idea that life is a journey that must be experienced and embraced, rather than controlled or dominated. The lyrics “Just leave me a moment, just leave me a bright piece of the sky, a bright piece of the sky” suggest that despite the chaos and confusion of life, there are moments of beauty and clarity that are worth holding onto.
Overall, Ride The Ride is a message of hope and encouragement, reminding listeners to let go of their fears and embrace the unpredictable and often-challenging journey of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Take all of the money
Take everything you desire, all the material possessions
Take all of the sweet plum of the pie
Take all of the advantages, benefits and luxuries that life has to offer
Don't say that you love me
Don't declare feelings for me that you do not genuinely possess
Don't say it's for me, it's a lie, it's a lie.
Don't pretend that the actions you take are for my sake, when in reality they are not
Now you got yourself so wrapped up in it
You have become so deeply involved or invested in something
All you gotta do is wait a minute
Just be patient and wait for a little while
All you gotta do is ride the ride
All you have to do is endure and live through the experiences and challenges of life
Blow me a smoke screen
Create an illusion to deceive or mislead me
Never lookin' at me in the eye
Avoiding direct eye contact as a sign of dishonesty or guilt
You make it look easy (you make it look easy)
Exhibiting an effortless demeanor, even though the situation may be challenging
For someone afraid of falling to fly.
Despite being afraid of change or new experiences, this person seems to be embracing it
Take all you believe is the prize
Taking everything that one perceives as being of high value or importance
Just leave me a moment (leave me a moment)
Just give me a little bit of time or space to myself
Just leave me a bright piece of the sky, a bright piece of the sky.
Just leave me with a little bit of hope, optimism or positivity amid the hardships of life
We're gonna ride the ride the (we're gonna) ride the ride
We are going to continue to live through and overcome any obstacles that come our way
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN SCHWARTZ, DEBORAH MARY PETERSON, SUSANNA LEE HOFFS, VICKI PETERSON
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