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"
Run
Sugarland Lyrics
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I wanna watch you glow
Let your hair down
All around, and cover us both
You come in a waves
We crash and we roll
You surround me, pull me, drown me then swallow me whole
Like a slow fire burn
I Know that it's wrong
Still I run, run, run, run right into you
Yeah, I run, run, run, run right into you
Oh oh oh
You pull me in close
And buckle my knees
I shake and I shiver just to feel you breathe
You trace my lines (You trace your lines)
Stirring my soul
Shoot sparks at the heart of the world and I watch it explode?
(I watch you yeah I watch you)
You turn, turn, turn, turning me on
Like a slow fire burn
I Know that it's wrong
Still I run, run, run, run right into you
Yeah, I run, run, run, run right into you
I'm amazing
When you're beside me
I am so much more
And I feel your fingers
Pound like thunder
And I am so much more
I am so much more
You turn, turn, turn, turning me on
Like a slow fire burn
I know that it's wrong
Still I run, run, run, run right into you
Yeah, I run, run, run, run right into you
You turn, turn, turn, turning me on
Like a slow fire burn
I know that it's wrong
Still I run, run, run, run right into you
I run, run, run, run right into you
Oh love oh love
Still I run, run, run, run right back to you
Turning me on
Like a slow fire burn
The lyrics to Sugarland's song Run describe the intense, all-consuming passion that two people have for each other, despite knowing that what they're doing is wrong. The song's opening lines "I wanna watch you undress, I wanna watch you glow" sets the mood for the rest of the song. The singer expresses her desire to see her lover in her most vulnerable and intimate state.
As the song progresses, the singer goes on to describe how her lover ignites her passion like a slow fire burn, and how it is wrong yet she still continues to run into him. She describes how she shakes and shivers just to feel his breath and how he traces her lines, stirring her soul. The lines "Shoot sparks at the heart of the world and I watch it explode" signify the intensity of their passion, and how they're willing to risk everything for each other.
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes how her lover is turning her on like a slow fire burn, and how despite knowing that their actions are wrong, she keeps running back to him. Overall, the song is about the all-consuming, reckless passion that two people can experience with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna watch you undress
I want to see you strip down, both literally and figuratively, and reveal all of yourself to me.
I wanna watch you glow
I want to see you shine and radiate happiness, beauty, and confidence, and bask in the warmth of your light.
Let your hair down / All around, and cover us both
Let your inhibitions go, be free and natural, and let your hair fall down to create an intimate cocoon that envelopes and connects us.
You come in a waves / We crash and we roll / You surround me, pull me, drown me then swallow me whole
You approach me in a powerful, overwhelming, and irresistible way that makes me lose my bearings and immerse myself fully in our intense and passionate encounter.
You turn, turn, turn, turning me on / Like a slow fire burn / I know that it's wrong / Still I run, run, run, run right into you / Yeah, I run, run, run, run right into you
You arouse and excite me deeply, but I also realize that our attraction is forbidden or unwise, yet I cannot resist the urge to pursue you and be with you, even at my own risk.
Oh oh oh / You pull me in close / And buckle my knees / I shake and I shiver just to feel you breathe
Your closeness and touch are so overwhelming that I lose control of my body and feel weak and vulnerable, yet I long for more of your affection and presence, no matter how intense or risky.
You trace my lines (You trace your lines) / Stirring my soul / Shoot sparks at the heart of the world and I watch it explode? / (I watch you yeah I watch you)
You explore and reveal my innermost thoughts and feelings, deeply touching and affecting me, and together we create a powerful and electrifying force that transcends us and affects the world around us.
I'm amazing / When you're beside me / I am so much more
You bring out the best in me and make me feel empowered, confident, and complete, and I realize that I am capable of achieving anything when I have your support and love.
And I feel your fingers / Pound like thunder / And I am so much more / I am so much more
Your touch is so passionate and stimulating that my whole body and soul vibrate with pleasure and energy, and I feel that I am capable of experiencing the most intense and exciting emotions and sensations possible.
Oh love oh love / Still I run, run, run, run right back to you
Despite the challenges, risks, and doubts surrounding our relationship, I cannot help but crave your love and companionship, and I am willing to face any obstacle or danger to be with you and feel your love again.
Turning me on / Like a slow fire burn
Your presence and touch ignite my passion and desire gradually but steadily, building up a burning and unstoppable flame that consumes my whole being and leads me to seek you out and embrace you once again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT NATHANSON, KRISTIAN BUSH, MARK WEINBERG
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@JJAST5
That’s called making music love on stage 🔥
@elainevine1045
My all time favourite female singer….so powerful and clear. Reminds me of years gone by when you could hear every word sung by the artist. This woman is phenomenal.👏👏😀💗
@sheritune421
Smokin HOTTT!!
@fouadroseahmed
@julie s I’d sing this for you
@fouadroseahmed
@julie s I’d sing this for you
@andrewlong6825
Sure is!
@minimenon8992
One of the most beautiful performances.. you feel the emotions ..the voices so enthralling…moves you to your core..
@journeydodge5812
I love this. To me, this is her best duet, ever.
@ryangolombecki7180
My wife and I sang this at our wedding reception! It was beautiful!!
@bclaverenz1
WOW.....Nettles has a voice that’s just Astonishing......
I can never get enough of her singing