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.
Goodnight
Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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I missed you at your uncle's place
I went to your sister's and she said I missed you by a day
Me and what-went-wrong headed south
Tryin' to track you down
Wherever I checked in, darlin' you'd already checked out
I'm no closer to you than I was the day you left
I'm parked out here under the moon
Goodnight Raleigh, goodnight Durham
Goodnight Atlanta and Macon and Jacksonville
Live from high atop the hood of my car
I'm signing off, sweet dreams baby
Wherever you are
One day I'll catch up to you
One day I'll talk to you
One day it won't be your voice mail I'm talkin' to
You won't have to say all that much
Just tell me where we lost touch
And if there's a chance of some new version of the way it was
You've got my number, you pick the time and pick the town
You're out there somewhere, it's your move now
Goodnight Raleigh, goodnight Durham
Goodnight Atlanta and Macon and Jacksonville
Live from high atop the hood of my car
I'm signing off, sweet dreams baby
Wherever you are
The lyrics to Suzy Bogguss's song "Goodnight" depict a lover's desperate attempt to find the person they love. The singer has traveled far and wide looking for their lover, but they always seem to be one step behind. They missed their lover at various family members' homes and checked into hotels, only to find their lover had already checked out. The singer expresses their frustration at the lack of progress and admits they are no closer to finding their lover than they were on the day they left.
The chorus features a repetition of "Goodnight," followed by various cities, including Raleigh, Durham, Atlanta, Macon, and Jacksonville. The singer is signing off, suggesting they are giving up their search for the night and calling it quits. However, in the final verse, the singer insists that one day they will catch up to their lover and finally talk to them. They hope for a chance to reconnect and regain the relationship they once had. The singer gives agency to their lover, telling them to pick the time and place, acknowledging that the ball is now in their lover's court.
Overall, "Goodnight" is a song of hope and desperation, showcasing the lengths someone will go to find and reconnect with the person they love. The repeated refrain of "Goodnight" suggests a finality to the situation, but the hope expressed in the final verse reminds listeners that love may find a way to prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
I missed you at your daddy's place
I was expecting to see you at your father's home, but unfortunately, you were not there.
I missed you at your uncle's place
I was hoping to see you at your uncle's house, but unfortunately, you were not there either.
I went to your sister's and she said I missed you by a day
When I went to your sister's place, she told me that I had just missed you, so I was unable to see you.
Me and what-went-wrong headed south
I started driving south, trying to find you.
Tryin' to track you down
I was doing everything I could think of to locate you.
Wherever I checked in, darlin' you'd already checked out
Every place I went to, you had already left, so I couldn't find you.
I'm no closer to you than I was the day you left
Despite all my efforts, I haven't made any progress in finding you since the day you left.
I'm parked out here under the moon
I am currently parked out here under the moon.
It's time to give it a rest
I need to take a break from searching for you.
Goodnight Raleigh, goodnight Durham
This is goodbye to Raleigh and Durham.
Goodnight Atlanta and Macon and Jacksonville
This is goodbye to Atlanta, Macon, and Jacksonville.
Live from high atop the hood of my car
This message is coming to you from me, who is sitting on top of my car.
I'm signing off, sweet dreams baby
I'm concluding our conversation; sleep well, my dear.
Wherever you are
This message is for you no matter where you are.
One day I'll catch up to you
I'm confident that someday I will find you.
One day I'll talk to you
And when I do find you, we'll have a long talk.
One day it won't be your voice mail I'm talkin' to
But I won't have to leave messages on your voicemail in the future.
You won't have to say all that much
I don't need you to say a lot; I just need to know where we lost touch.
Just tell me where we lost touch
Please just let me know where things went wrong between us.
And if there's a chance of some new version of the way it was
If there's any possibility of rekindling what we had before in a new way,
You've got my number, you pick the time and pick the town
please feel free to call me at your convenience to arrange a meeting.
You're out there somewhere, it's your move now
You're still out there somewhere, and it's up to you to take the next step.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON LAEL ZIGMAN
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