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.
Something To Believe In
The Bangles Lyrics
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Eyes the color of the ocean
Something moved inside of me
Long forgotten lying broken
Now I can't turn away
Watching you as you lay sleeping
Can you hear winds of change
I lost direction in the darkness
Couldn't stop myself from running
I could feel the sun on my back
But I was afraid to let the light in
Now I can't run anymore
Now I see this gift you bring me
Can you hear winds of change
Maybe this loser's luck is turning
I will carry you in my heart
I will hold you in my memory
You could be a million miles away
But when I call
You will hear me
The Bangles' song "Something To Believe In" is a song about finding hope and strength in someone when life is falling apart. The opening lines, "When I saw you for the first time, eyes the color of the ocean; something moved inside of me, long forgotten lying broken," immediately set the tone for the song. The singer is drawn to this person, and in their presence, something awakens inside of them that they thought was gone forever. As they watch the person sleeping, they wonder if this newfound feeling is something to hold on to and believe in.
The second verse delves into the singer's past struggles. They lost their way in the darkness and ran from the light, but now they can't run anymore because they have something worth holding on to. This something, or rather someone, gives them hope for the future. When they sing, "Maybe this loser's luck is turning," they're acknowledging their past mistakes and failures but are now holding on to the possibility of a brighter future.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that this person is not physically present, but they will carry them in their heart and memory. They end the song by saying that when they call out, the person will hear them, regardless of the distance between them. This suggests that the hope and strength they've gained from this person will stick with them and serve as a guiding light even when times get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
When I saw you for the first time
The first time I laid my eyes on you
Eyes the color of the ocean
Your eyes were so captivating and refreshing, just like the ocean
Something moved inside of me
I felt a strong emotional connection with you
Long forgotten lying broken
My emotions and feelings were hidden and damaged for a long time
Now I can't turn away
I'm so drawn to you that I can't look away
Watching you as you lay sleeping
I enjoy just watching you sleep, it's peaceful and calming
Can you hear winds of change
Do you feel the new positive energy and possibilities?
Is this something to believe in
Is our connection something we can have faith in and trust?
I lost direction in the darkness
I was lost and hopeless in a dark place
Couldn't stop myself from running
I couldn't control my feelings and took off running
I could feel the sun on my back
I had the potential to find warmth and happiness
But I was afraid to let the light in
I was scared to let anyone in and potentially hurt me again
Now I can't run anymore
I've reached a place where I'm ready to stop running from my emotions and feelings
Now I see this gift you bring me
I realize the positive impact you've had on me, and I'm grateful
Maybe this loser's luck is turning
Perhaps my unfortunate past is changing for the better
I will carry you in my heart
You've become such an important part of my life that I will keep you close always
I will hold you in my memory
Even if we're physically apart, I'll always cherish our time together in my mind
You could be a million miles away
You could physically be so far from me, yet still close in my heart
But when I call
If I need you, if I'm feeling down, I know I can call on you
You will hear me
You will listen to me and help me through whatever I'm going through
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alex Hepburn, Francis Anthony White
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