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.
Let Goodbye Hurt
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
In the song "Let Goodbye Hurt" by Suzy Bogguss, the singer is coming to terms with the end of a love affair that's "winding down." She acknowledges that the other person has changed their mind about her, and that the love they once had has dried up. However, she also notes that it's hard to recognize the signs of someone pulling away from you when you're in the middle of the relationship.
Bogguss, who co-wrote the song with husband Doug Crider, doesn't linger on the heartache for too long. Instead, she muses that "one side of love doesn't get you anywhere" and there's "nothing worse than loving someone who's just not there." She empathizes with her partner, acknowledging that they tried to make it work, but she knows that "feelings such as these don't just fall out of the sky." She has been in their shoes before, and recognizes how painful it can be.
The chorus emphasizes the inevitability and even necessity of goodbye hurting, and that it's better to let go and accept the pain rather than clinging to something that's no longer there. This is summed up in the repetition of the refrain, "I'm better off knowing that you'll be gone for good/Let's just let goodbye hurt like it should."
Overall, "Let Goodbye Hurt" is an emotionally honest song that reflects on the end of a relationship with empathy and a sense of acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
It sure looks like this love is winding down
It appears that our love is coming to an end
You changed your mind about me and what you thought you'd found
You changed your opinion of me and what you believed you had discovered
Funny how it works that way, but I just couldn't see
The situation is ironic, but I was oblivious to it
Any sign that you were pulling out on me
I didn't notice any indication that you were withdrawing from me
One side of love doesn't get you anywhere
Unrequited love doesn't lead anywhere positive
There's nothing worse than loving someone who's just not there
There's no greater pain than loving someone who doesn't reciprocate
I know you searched for something here, can't say you didn't try
I understand that you were looking for something in this relationship, and I acknowledge your effort
But feelings such as these don't just fall out of the sky
However, emotions like these aren't easily obtained
You say you love me, but that don't make it real
You say you love me, but words alone don't make it true
I'm better off knowing that you'll be gone for good
I'm better off accepting that you're leaving permanently
Let's just let goodbye hurt like it should
It's better to experience the pain of goodbyes instead of suppressing it
I've been in your shoes and I know how it feels
I have experienced what you're going through and can relate
Let's just let goodbye hurt like it should
It's healthy to allow the pain of goodbyes to be felt
I'm better off knowing now that you'll be gone for good
It's better to accept that you're leaving permanently now
Let's just let goodbye hurt like it should
It's better to experience the pain of goodbyes instead of suppressing it
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