By the late '50s Bonnie was recording on the Mar-Vel label with Fuzzy and his band, the Sun Valley Playboys. She cut a well-received duet album with Fuzzy, her sometime boyfriend, on Tally Records, which would later be re-released on Capitol Records as "Just Between the Two of Us." In 1961, Bonnie saw Haggard singing for the first time at a Lefty Frizzell concert. At the time, Haggard was just a few months out of San Quentin prison for breaking and entering. By 1964 Fuzzy was managing Haggard and suggested that Bonnie and Haggard re-record "Just Between the Two of Us." Taking Fuzzy's advice paid off; the song hit the top of the country charts but not for long. It was replaced by "(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers," Haggard's breakthrough single.
In 1965 Haggard signed with Capitol Records, married Bonnie, and signed the Strangers (including Bonnie) with a booking agency owned in part by Buck. Bonnie's marriage to Haggard lasted until 1978, but the two had already separated in 1975. Eventually Bonnie resumed touring with the Strangers in the late '70s and remarried for the final time to Fred McMillenher. She continued to tour regularly with Haggard and the Strangers. While Bonnie released half a dozen albums and numerous singles on Capitol Records in the mid- to late '60s, she remained satisfied singing backup as a member of the Strangers.
Stop the World
Bonnie Owens Lyrics
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I've played the game of love and lost stop the world and let me off
My dreams are shattered don't you see cause you no longer care for me
I miss the wonder of your kiss how can you leave me here like this
Stop the world and let me off
My dreams are shattered don't you see
Bonnie Owens's song "Stop the World" is a poignant ballad that speaks to the heart of anyone who has experienced the pain of heartbreak. The singer is pleading with someone, presumably her lover, to stop the world so that she can get off, so to speak. She is tired of going around and around and playing the game of love only to lose. Her dreams are shattered because the person she cares for no longer cares for her. She misses the wonder of their kiss and can't understand how they could leave her in such a state.
The lyrics are powerfully emotive and incorporate elements of desperation, frustration, and disappointment. The repeated refrain of "stop the world and let me off" highlights the sense of overwhelming despair and the desire to escape from the pain of unrequited love. The song is symbolic of the universal human experience of dealing with heartbreak and the longing for the pain to end.
Overall, Bonnie Owens's "Stop the World" is a timeless classic that speaks to the heart and transcends time. Its powerful lyrics, lush instrumentation, and emotive vocals combine to create a truly unforgettable experience for listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop the world and let me off
I need a break from the constant cycle of heartache and disappointment in love, so I wish I could just stop time and escape from it all.
I'm tired of going round and round
The ups and downs of love have exhausted me, and I can't take the emotional rollercoaster anymore.
I've played the game of love and lost
I've put myself out there and taken risks in pursuit of love, but it hasn't worked out and I'm left feeling defeated.
My dreams are shattered don't you see
The person I loved has let me down and my hopes for a future with them have been crushed.
Cause you no longer care for me
The one who was once the center of my universe has moved on and no longer feels the same way about me.
I miss the wonder of your kiss
I long for the physical intimacy and emotional connection I once shared with the person who broke my heart.
How can you leave me here like this
I feel abandoned and bewildered by the sudden change in how the person I loved sees and treats me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL BELEW, CARL R BELEW, W STEVENSON, W S STEVENSON
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Rosa Campbell
Love all Bonnie's songs.She's the best and will be remembered
Love her... RIP Bonnie
JoAnn A Halaby
Written by Carl Belew and W.S. Stevenson and recorded by Patsy Cline in 1958. Bonnie did an excellent recording with this one. Bonnie had a real country voice.
Kevin M
this is one incredible recording...so clean and crisp! long live THE BAKERSFIELD SOUND!
N70guy
This is a great song, and Bonnie does a super job with this number.
anthony belcher
Just beautiful singing performance,great song,magnificent singer
Orlie Carrillo
I loved Bonnie. Her voice was beautiful & unique. She was a beautiful lady, too bad Merle was a fool to mess around on her!
oldie1946
Good to hear her with a real country band.
anthony belcher
I just love this awesome song 65
Geoffrey Johnston
Thanx for this wonderful performance! Is that Ralph Mooney on the steel? Great combination!!!
Primrose Haran
Fantastic love this song from bonnie thanks for the great post