After taking a brief recording hiatus in the mid-1990s to start a family with her husband, songwriter Doug Crider, Bogguss returned to the country music scene to find that her charting power had already faded. Although she last appeared on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart in 1999, Bogguss continues to record and perform around the country to a loyal following.
Her most recent recordings have ventured into swing and jazz variations of country. These albums really showcase the tremendous talent in her voice. Suzy is a true singer, and her voice has so much versatility.
In 2014, Suzy added an album of Merle Haggard songs entitled "Lucky". The country & western flavor dominates this album, unlike some of her other recent work. To promote this new album, Suzy has embarked on a nationwide tour.
Give Me Some Wheels
Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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Put me on the highway
Won't look back
Anyway I'll never be the angel you see in your dreams
Oh give me some wheels if I can't have wings
You live in a world that suits you well
But it feels like a cage to me
Just slipped out from under my feet
Oh give me some wheels
Put me on the highway
Won't look back
Anyway I'll never be the angel you see in your dreams
Oh give me some wheels if I can't have wings
Well you never knew me anyway
I just couldn't make you see
While you were lookin for the words to make me stay
I was lookin for my keys
Oh give me some wheels
Put me on the highway
Won't look back
Anyway I'll never be the angel you see in your dreams
Oh give me some wheels if I can't have wings
I couldn't love you any better than that
You never seemed satisfied
What I'm tryin to say is I need a man
Who don't mind lettin me drive
Give me some wheels
Put me on the highway
Won't look back
Anyway I'll never be the angel you see in your dreams
Oh give me some wheels if I can't have wings
Give me some wheels
Give me some wheels
Give me some wheels
In Suzy Bogguss's song Give Me Some Wheels, the singer expresses a desire for freedom and independence. The lyrics suggest that she feels trapped in her current situation, perhaps with a controlling partner or in a life that doesn't suit her. She pleads for "wheels," a car that will allow her to hit the open road and escape her restrictions. She knows that she will never live up to the expectations of being an "angel" to someone else and instead she seeks adventure and the ability to make her own choices.
The second verse provides some insight into the singer's relationship with her partner. She feels that she is put on a "pedestal," a vision that her partner has constructed of her that is not entirely accurate or fair. She also feels that he is looking for reasons to make her stay, while she is already mentally preparing to set off on her own. The third verse touches on why the singer may feel so trapped - she couldn't make her partner see her for who she really is. They are not compatible, and she needs a man who lets her be her own person and allows her to take the wheel.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me some wheels
I want a vehicle to move around
Put me on the highway
Let me explore the world
Won't look back
I don't want to revisit my past
Anyway I'll never be the angel you see in your dreams
I can't fit into your ideal version of me
Oh give me some wheels if I can't have wings
If I can't soar, let me at least drive
You live in a world that suits you well
You're content with your life
But it feels like a cage to me
I feel trapped in it
And the pedestal you tried to put me on
The unrealistic expectations you had of me
Just slipped out from under my feet
I couldn't meet them
Well you never knew me anyway
You never understood who I am
I just couldn't make you see
I couldn't make you understand
While you were lookin for the words to make me stay
You were trying to persuade me to stay
I was lookin for my keys
I was ready to leave
I couldn't love you any better than that
I did my best in loving you
You never seemed satisfied
You were never content
What I'm tryin to say is I need a man
I want a partner
Who don't mind lettin me drive
Who allows me to take control
Give me some wheels
I want a vehicle to move around
Give me some wheels
I want a vehicle to move around
Give me some wheels
I want a vehicle to move around
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY STEFAN HARRISON, MATRACA MARIA BERG, SUZY K. BOGGUSS
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