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.
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Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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You changed your mind about me and what you thought you'd found
Funny how it works that way, but I just couldn't see
Any sign that you were pulling out on me
I've been in your shoes and I know how it feels
You say you love me, but that don't make it real
I'm better off knowing that you'll be gone for good
Let's just let goodbye hurt like it should
One side of love doesn't get you anywhere
There's nothing worse than loving someone who's just not there
I know you searched for something here, can't say you didn't try
But feelings such as these don't just fall out of the sky
I've been in your shoes and I know how it feels
You say you love me, but that don't make it real
I'm better off knowing that you'll be gone for good
Let's just let goodbye hurt like it should
I've been in your shoes and I know how it feels
You say you love me, but that don't make it real
I'm better off knowing now that you'll be gone for good
Let's just let goodbye hurt like it should
Let's just let goodbye hurt like it should
The lyrics to Suzy Bogguss's song "Letting Go" seem to speak to the painful realization that a relationship is coming to an end. Bogguss sings about feeling blindsided and hurt by a partner who has changed their mind and is no longer invested in the relationship. She acknowledges that loving someone who is not reciprocating those feelings is a difficult position to be in, and that sometimes it's better to accept the end and let the pain of saying goodbye be felt fully.
The song's power comes from its emotional honesty and vulnerability. Bogguss's clear, plaintive voice captures the heartache and regret that often come with the end of a romance. By singing about the ups and downs of love and acknowledging that sometimes things just don't work out, Bogguss conveys a message that is both universal and timeless.
Ultimately, this song is about being true to oneself and recognizing when it's time to move on. It's a reminder that while goodbyes are painful, they are also necessary if we are to make room for new beginnings and new possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
It sure looks like this love is winding down
It seems we are coming to the end of our love story
You changed your mind about me and what you thought you'd found
You have reconsidered our relationship and realized that it's not what you thought it was
Funny how it works that way, but I just couldn't see
Isn't it strange how things play out? I was oblivious to the fact that you were losing interest
Any sign that you were pulling out on me
I didn't notice any indication that you were getting ready to leave me
I've been in your shoes and I know how it feels
I can empathize with you because I've experienced the same thing before
You say you love me, but that don't make it real
Your words don't necessarily translate into actions, so I don't believe you truly love me
I'm better off knowing that you'll be gone for good
It's better for me to accept that you're leaving me for good
Let's just let goodbye hurt like it should
We should feel the pain of saying goodbye instead of suppressing it
One side of love doesn't get you anywhere
Unrequited love is not productive or beneficial
There's nothing worse than loving someone who's just not there
It's heartbreaking to love someone who doesn't love you back
I know you searched for something here, can't say you didn't try
I acknowledge that you were looking for something in our relationship, and you made an effort to find it
But feelings such as these don't just fall out of the sky
Unfortunately, the emotions we were hoping to experience didn't just magically happen
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Suzy Bogguss -- a country music star in the 1990's – 'discovered' by my life-long guitar hero Chet Atkins (they recorded my favorite version of “After You've Gone”). The lovely sound of her singing voice stays in your mind's ear, even if you haven't heard it for year. And, if I didn't know better I'd say 'What a coincidence!'
A moment ago on Siriusly Sinatra satellite radio, Nancy Sinatra closed her “Nancy For Frank” program (a re-play from August of 2008) with a song Nancy loved “.... from Suzy Bogguss – 'Letting Go' – which perfectly captures that emotion” said Nancy -- the one parents feel when the kids are suddenly all grown up and leaving home.
Is it at YouTube? Yes, with the video Suzy created for the long defunct “CMT” channel -- where it generated poignant thoughts from kindred spirits – like these [below:]
Jeremy Alan
1 year ago (edited)
I miss the 90s. Suzy is such a great singer and so underrated.
Eddy Martin
3 years ago (edited)
This song touches my heart every time I listen to it. God is in control, you have to trust Him to guide your children. Their IS that time when all of us have to let go and trust what we have taught our children with Gods blessing, we will be able to watch them grow into adults and be proud that we had a hand in that process.
Charles Hoke
7 years ago
I first heard this song when my daughter was 18 and getting ready to go to college. I had to pull the car over till I stopped crying. Years later, in preparation for her wedding, my daughter wrote to Suzy and told her the story. Suzy sent a copy of the CD with a nice inscription. Then, for the father-daughter dance at her wedding, my daughter, unknown to me, chose this song. I was crying like a baby for the whole dance. Later, after a Suzy Bogguss concert, I stood in line to talk to her and thank her for the song and the memories. Very nice.
Thanks, Ryder276 for sharing. Celebrated elsewhere this day (9/5/2021) Search: " Great Melody, Great Lyric, Great Rendition, Songwriting Workshop, Harmony Central "
@MorrisBranch-jf6dq
They don't make country like that no more!! Simply amazing
@wendibernhardt9190
Beautiful song beautiful lady. My granddaughter just went off to college. This song means alot to me.
@douglas2902
There's no such thing as beautiful songs anymore. That makes this song that much more of a masterpiece
@joealivero7824
Suzie Bogus hasn't received the accolades she is deserving of. I think she is absolutely one of the best female country singers.
I had the honor of meeting her in Grand Junction Colorado. She is a real Country Lady
@countrygirlcountrymusiclov9947
Joe Alivero TAKE YOUR DISRESPECTFUL ASS ELSEWHERE. IT IS NOT NEEDED HERE. THIS IS TRUE RESPECTFUL FANS THAT KNOW HOW TO SPELL SUZY BOGGUSS NAME RIGHT. IF YOU HAD AN OUNCE OF RESPECT FOR SUZY BOGGUSS YOU WOULD SPELL HER NAME RIGHT. YOU FUCKED UP HER FIRST AND LAST NAMES WRONG. NO FUCKING NEED TO SPELL IT WRONG WHEN IT IS ON TJE FUCKING SCREEN. GO FIND SUZIE BOGUS AND GET YOUR DISRESPECTFUL SELF OFF THIS PAGE
@suwhwwnelenebarekjenejsobi9550
She was the best and still is..
@officeboy89
I know. It’s a shame.
@charleshoke1197
I first heard this song when my daughter was 18 and getting ready to go to college. I had to pull the car over till I stopped crying. Years later, in preparation for her wedding, my daughter wrote to Suzy and told her the story. Suzy sent a copy of the CD with a nice inscription. Then, for the father-daughter dance at her wedding, my daughter, unknown to me, chose this song. I was crying like a baby for the whole dance. Later, after a Suzy Bogguss concert, I stood in line to talk to her and thank her for the song and the memories. Very nice.
@LittleSlim78
Charles, my turn is coming bud. My little girl is only 11 years old and I start crying thinking about when it will be that time. Gezzzzz, time sure flies bud. God bless you and your family my brother.
@keithrad7082
@Charles Hoke.
That's a great story, and I would have been a mess at that dance too.
I don't know what brought this song up today at work. After not hearing it for quite some years, as the words and melody came to me I started to lose it. Voice cracking, the whole thing...I'm thinking WTF, I had to look around and make sure no one was watching. My son (20) moved out last month, and my baby girl is now16...Now that's going to be a damned rough day! Lord help me...I remember this song was much easier to listen to before we had children!!