In Your Room

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About In Your Room

"In Your Room" is a 1988 song by American rock group The Bangles, written by Susanna Hoffs, Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg. The song was released as the first single from the band's third album, Everything. It reached the top five of the US singles chart, and also charted in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.


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1997
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I love it in your room at night
You're the only one who gets through to me
In the warm glow of the candlelight
Oh, I wonder what you're gonna do to me

In your room
I come alive when I'm with you
I'll do anything you want me to
In your room

I love it in your room all day
When you're gone I like to try on all your clothes
You won't regret it if you let me stay
I'll teach you everything that a boy should know

In your room
I'm alive when I'm with you
Gonna make your dreams come true
In your room

I feel good in your room
Let's lock the world out
Feels so good when we kiss
Nobody ever made me crazy like this

I'll do anything you want me to
I only want to be with you
In your room
In your room

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Bangles

The Bangles are an American all-female pop-rock band that emerged in the 1980s. They gained significant popularity with hits like "Walk Like an Egyptian," "Manic Monday," and "Eternal Flame." The group's sound is characterized by catchy melodies, harmonies, and a mix of pop, rock, and jangle-pop influences. The Bangles are known for their strong vocal performances and their contributions to the mainstream pop music scene of the 1980s. more »

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Written by: BILLY STEINBERG, TOM KELLY, SUSANNA HOFFS

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21 facts about this song

Release Details
"In Your Room" is a song by American band The Bangles. This track was released in October 1988 as the first single from their third studio album, "Everything."
Songwriters
The track was co-written by three members of The Bangles – Susanna Hoffs, Tom Kelly, and Billy Steinberg. Kelly and Steinberg were responsible for other 80's hits, such as Madonna's "Like a Virgin" and Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors."
Charts Performance
Upon its release, "In Your Room" soared high on music charts. It peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States but also found success internationally, scoring top 40 placements in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
Music Video
Directed by Tamra Davis, the music video for "In Your Room" displays the band performing the song at a wild party. Further, it shows each Bangles member depicted as characters from Grease, the early 60's theme being a recurrent theme throughout the video.
Song Inspiration
Hoffs, Kelly, and Steinberg drew inspiration from the Shangri-Las, a popular girl group from the 1960s, while writing "In Your Room." The catchy hook and harmony-intensive chorus mirrors the sing-along quality often associated with the girl groups of that era.
Album Perspective
The sequenced track running order on the "Everything" album is significant. "In Your Room" is the first track, establishing the album's mustier, more mature tone compared to the band's prior pop-centered sound.
Live Performances
The Bangles frequently perform "In Your Room" during their live concerts, proving its enduring popularity amongst fans.
Reception
Packed with harmonious melodies and infectious hooks, "In Your Room" is often hailed as a standout track in The Bangles' discography.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a number of artists in various genres, indicating its wide appeal and lasting influence.
Licensing
Over the years, "In Your Room" has been used in several film soundtracks and commercials, further cementing its cultural relevance.
Release Date
"In Your Room" by the Bangles was released on October 17, 1988, as a part of the band’s third studio album, "Everything."
Chart Performance
The song was a top 10 hit. It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of their highest-charting songs.
Song Composition
This song was written by band members Susanna Hoffs, Debbi Peterson, and Vicki Peterson, along with popular songwriting duo Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly.
Music Video
The music video for "In Your Room" is notable for its humorous and playful vibe, a tribute to 1960s variety shows. It was directed by Tamra Davis.
Genre
The song is classified as pop-rock, with some elements of new wave and jangle pop. It allowed the band to showcase their harmonies and melodic skills.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics are known for their playful and flirty nature, an ode to the feelings of infatuation and young love experienced inside a lover's room.
Contemporaneous Reviews
Upon release, "In Your Room" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy chorus and rich harmonies.
Song Award
Despite its chart success, the song did not win any major awards, although it has since been recognized as one of the defining pop songs of the late 1980s.
Live Performances
Even after the band split up in 1989, they continued performing "In Your Room" during their reunion tours, with the song remaining a fan favourite.
Famous Cover
Notably, the song has been covered by artists like indie rock band Superchunk for their 2019 album, "What a Time to Be Alive."
Influence and recognition
Rolling Stone Magazine listed "In Your Room" as one of the 100 Greatest Pop Songs, calling it an iconic example of the sunshine pop genre.

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