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.
Heartache
Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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But I know you heartache you'll stand in my way
There's no use in wishin' 'cause I ain't satisfied
I'm fit to be a misfit when you're at my side
Heartache find another place to be
I'm tired of being your best friend
Look to another for your companion
There's nowhere at all I'm feeling no pain
My body is sickly and my mind is insane
I call on you heartache to come show me how
I can't get no lower than this hole I'm in now
Heartache find another place to be
I'm tired of being your best friend
Look to another for your companion
And when you do my pain will end
Heartache find another place to be
I'm tired of being your best friend
Look to another for your companion
And when you do my pain will end
When you do my pain will end
The lyrics to Suzy Bogguss's song "Heartache" speak of a painful and tumultuous relationship between the singer and heartache itself. The singer expresses a desire to break free from the grip of heartache, but acknowledges that it is easier said than done. The lyrics suggest that the singer has grown tired of being consumed by heartache, and desperately wants to find a way out.
The opening lines, "I'm here out of love and I wish I could stay, but I know you heartache you'll stand in my way," convey a sense of helplessness and futility in the face of heartache. The line, "I'm fit to be a misfit when you're at my side," suggests that the singer feels out of place when in the presence of heartache.
The chorus of the song echoes the singer's plea to heartache to "find another place to be" and to leave her alone. The repetition of the line "Look to another for your companion" emphasizes the singer's desire to be free of the pain and hurt that has plagued her for so long. The final line, "When you do my pain will end," is a hopeful yet uncertain statement, suggesting that the singer is willing to take the risk and move on from the grip of heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm here out of love and I wish I could stay
I came here because of my love for you, but unfortunately, I cannot stay.
But I know your heartache will stand in my way
Your pain and emotional burden will have an adverse effect on our relationship and create a barrier for us both.
There's no use in wishin' 'cause I ain't satisfied
I am not content in this relationship, and wishful thinking will not change that fact.
I'm fit to be a misfit when you're at my side
While being with you, I tend to feel like an outsider, and I do not seem to fit in with your lifestyle or decisions.
Heartache find another place to be
I am asking my partner's pain and emotional turmoil to move away from me as I cannot continue to bear it.
I'm tired of being your best friend
I am exhausted from constantly supporting you and being a constant source of comfort to your pain.
Look to another for your companion
I urge my partner to find a different source of comfort, as I cannot be the one to fill that role anymore.
And when you do my pain will end
When my partner finds a new source of happiness and comfort, my own emotional pain and suffering will come to an end too.
There's nowhere at all I'm feeling no pain
I am in a bleak and dark place, and I feel immense pain, both physically and emotionally.
My body is sickly and my mind is insane
My body and mind are in poor condition due to the strain of this relationship and the constant heartache it brings.
I call on you heartache to come show me how
I am so deep in my suffering that I am asking for it to consume me fully, and I am asking my partner's pain to help me understand my own.
I can't get no lower than this hole I'm in now
I feel like I have hit rock bottom, and things cannot get any worse than they already are.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TAMBI FERNANDO, WAYNE BROWN
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