Sugarland's debut album, Twice the Speed of Life, was released Oct. 26, 2004. Serving as its lead-off single was the song Baby Girl, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and set a record for the longest chart run since the inception of Nielsen SoundScan in 1990. It was also the highest-peaking debut single for a group in 13 years. The album received Multi-Platinum certification for sales of two million copies. This album produced three more chart singles Something More, Just Might (Make Me Believe), and Down in Mississippi (Up to No Good).
In late 2005, the duo performed with Bon Jovi on Country Music Television's musical fusion show, Crossroads. Nettles sang with Bon Jovi on their single Who Says You Can't Go Home. The song later went on to become a #1 hit on the country charts.
Kristen Hall left the group in late 2005/early 2006. According to a statment released on January 17, 2006 by Nettles and Bush, Hall left the group to "stay home and write songs."
Sugarland was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy and performed the song Something More at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2006. They also performed at the 2006 CMT Music Awards, where they received multiple nominations including Group/Duo Video of the Year for Just Might (Make Me Believe), Breakthrough Video of the Year for Something More, and Collaborative Video of the Year for "Who Says You Can't Go Home".
On November 7, 2006, the new duo released their second album Enjoy the Ride. It sold 211,000 during its first week and opened at #4 on the US Top 200 and at #2 on the Top Country Albums charts. The first two singles from this album — Want To and Settlin — both reached Number One on the country music charts, while Everyday America and Stay were both Top Ten hits. A limited edition of the CD, sold exclusively at Wal-Mart, was released in late 2007 and included a 5-song Christmas EP. The EP contained one original song - Little Wood Guitar - written by Bush and Ellis Paul.
In 2007, Sugarland performed at multiple award ceremonies, including the 2007 CMT Awards and the 2007 ACM awards. They performed a cover of Beyoncé Knowles' "Irreplaceable" at the American Music Awards, with Knowles herself. They also appeared on the The Tonight Show, and late in the year they headlined their first concert tour: the Change for Change Tour along with opening acts Little Big Town and Jake Owen. At the 41st CMA Awards, the group won the award for Vocal Duo of the Year.
In February 2007 Nettles and Bush began recording Love on the Inside as a follow up to Enjoy the Ride. The album was released in late July. Leading off this album was All I Want to Do. Released on May 19, the song debuted at #27 on the country charts, the highest debut for the duo. It became their third Number One single in August 2008. Already Gone followed in September of the same year and in January 2009 became their fourth Billboard Number One.
The "Deluxe Fan Edition" of Love on the Inside was released on July 22, 2008. The fan edition includes the duo's collaboration with Little Big Town and Jake Owen, a cover of The Dream Academy's 1985 hit "Life in a Northern Town." It also introduces four other bonus tracks, including "Fall Into Me," "Operation: Working Vacation," "Wishing," and a cover of Matt Nathanson's "Come On Get Higher."
The duo is starting the Love on the Inside Tour on September 13 in Asheville, North Carolina and it will conclude after 25 performances on November 16 in Bossier City, Louisiana. They will be joined by special guests Ashton Shepherd and Kellie Pickler. It will be their second headlining tour.
In March 2009, Sugarland toured in Europe starting with performances at military stations in Italy. They were scheduled to perform in France, the Netherlands, Germany, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Later in 2009 they joined Keith Urban in select cities as part of his Escape Together World Tour and joined Kenny Chesney on his Sun City Carnival Tour.
The third single from Love on the Inside, and 11th single overall, "It Happens", was released in February 2009 and became their fifth #1 in May 2009. The album's fourth single, "Joey" is a warning about drunkdriving, encouraging those sober to "take the keys," and thematically is heavily influenced by Concrete Blonde's 1990 single of the same name. It peaked at #17 on the US country charts.
On May 19, 2009, Sugarland received five CMT Award nominations including a nomination for Video of the Year. They were presented the award for Video Duo of the Year at the award show that broadcasted on June 16, 2009. During the awards show, they also performed "Love Shack" with a surprise appearance by the B-52's.
On September 10, 2010, Sugarland appeared on The Today Show and performed "Stuck Like Glue" - the first single from their album The Incredible Machine, which was released on October 19, 2010 in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. The album was released in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2011.
It was announced on January 11, 2011 that Sugarland was the #5 selling country album of 2010 with The Incredible Machine and the #3 selling digital country track of 2010 with their single "Stuck Like Glue".
On April 3, 2011 Sugarland hosted and performed at the first annual ACM Fan Jam during the ACM awards show. Sugarland was nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year and Video of the Year for "Stuck Like Glue", and won for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Nettles performed alongside pop star Rihanna at the ceremony, performing "California King Bed".
"Tonight" is the second single released in the U.K. from The Incredible Machine as well as the third country radio single, released April 11.
In April 2011, Sugarland began their own radio station, which was launched by A.P.E. Radio. The station is programmed by Nettles and Bush, and gives fans the opportunity to hear experiences from both singers' lives and from their current musical endeavours.
The duo appeared at the 2011 CMT Music Awards, winning for "Duo Video of the Year" but losing to Taylor Swift's "Mine" for video of the year. They also performed their donation song "Stand Up"
My Hearts Broken Too
Sugarland Lyrics
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Got feelings for you I can't hide
So sad but it's true
I lost my mind when I lost you
Don't look at me that way
It's hard but I can't let you stay
We both know where it leads
I have to let you go
And sorry wont fix us this time
Chorus:
Words wont help to
Heal what hurts you
I did what I had to do
So don't start crying
I'll start crying
My hearts broken too
Well God help me I've been blind
You just can't change a cheating kind
We've been down this road before
I have to let you go
It's over we both know
And I'm sorry wont fix us this time
Chorus
Sometimes it seems
I'd sleep for dreams
When you were mine
But with the sun
The truth becomes
So clear I can't go back this time
Chorus
The song "My Heart's Broken Too" by Sugarland tells the story of a relationship that has come to an end due to the singer's inability to remain faithful. The lyrics reveal the singer's confession that they have feelings for their partner but is forced to break up as they have lost their mind when they lost their partner. The singer acknowledges that it is hard to let go, but they cannot keep their partner because both of them know where it would lead if they continue with the relationship.
The singer's regret is displayed throughout the song as they acknowledge their responsibility in causing the end of the relationship. The chorus reflects the singer's awareness that words will not help heal the hurt that it has caused their partner, and they both feel heartbroken. The song conveys the idea that it is better to end a relationship and hurt briefly instead of continuing on and causing long-term misery.
Overall, the song is a testament to the strength required to let go of a relationship that is not working, the sadness and pain that can come with it, and the hope that one day they will both be able to move on and heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby I lied
I have been dishonest with you.
Got feelings for you I can't hide
I have developed feelings for you that I cannot ignore.
So sad but it's true
Although it is upsetting, it is the reality of the situation.
I lost my mind when I lost you
I became unhinged when our relationship ended.
Don't look at me that way
Please do not look at me with pity or sympathy.
It's hard but I can't let you stay
Although it is difficult, I cannot let you remain in my life.
We both know where it leads
We understand the consequences of staying together.
I have to let you go
I must end our relationship.
It's over we both know
Our relationship has come to an end and we both understand that.
And sorry wont fix us this time
Apologies cannot mend our broken relationship.
Words wont help to
Talking will not ease your pain.
Heal what hurts you
Healing your emotional pain is out of my control.
I did what I had to do
I made the decision that was best for both of us.
So don't start crying
Please try to remain composed and not cry.
I'll start crying
I am having difficulty controlling my own emotions.
My hearts broken too
My own heart is also shattered by the end of our relationship.
Well God help me I've been blind
I failed to see the truth about you.
You just can't change a cheating kind
Your behavior indicates that you are unlikely to change your ways.
We've been down this road before
Our relationship has had similar struggles in the past.
Sometimes it seems
At times, I feel as though…
I'd sleep for dreams
I wish I could sleep and dream about a different reality.
When you were mine
When we were together.
But with the sun
As the day begins.
The truth becomes
Reality sets in.
So clear I can't go back this time
The clarity of the situation prevents me from reverting back to the past.
Chorus
Repeats the chorus, emphasizing the heartbreak shared by both parties.
Contributed by Alice V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sydney Anne
I love this song!
Angela Lloyd
Amazing singers and amazing song. I just absolutely love jennifers unique voice
Thisisforcritters
Thank you for posting this... favorite Sugarland song <3 :)
Jay
I wish they would just release this song on Spotify or Amazon.
James Wolfe
love it love them
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I would love to own this CD..
nicole campbell
words to my next tattt