Suzy Bogguss (born December 30, 1956) is an American country music singer a… Read Full Bio ↴Suzy Bogguss (born December 30, 1956) is an American country music singer and one of the most acclaimed female country singers of the 1980s and 90s. Her résumé includes the Academy of Country Music's award for Top New Female Vocalist, the Country Music Association's Horizon Award, six top ten singles, one platinum album, and three gold albums.

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.

Love Is Stronger
Suzy Bogguss Lyrics

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I'm alive and well
Just in case you're wondering
When heavy weather thunders at your window pane
The last time I fell
I broke down to nothing
Come to find out something had remained

You know that I believe I should be good as gone

But still I stay just a little bit longer
The only reason why I am holding on
The hurt was strong, so strong
But love is stronger

For the longest time
I all but gave up
My mind was made up I had tried my last
But your hand in mine
What a sweet reminder
Why love puts blinders on the heartaches of the past

You know that I believe I should be good as gone
But still I stay just a little bit longer
The only reason why I am holding on
The hurt was strong, so strong
But love is stronger

Than our will to run
Finds the will to stay in everyone

You know that I believe I should be good as gone
But still I stay just a little bit longer
The only reason why I am holding on

The hurt was strong, so strong
But love is stronger

Overall Meaning

In "Love Is Stronger," Suzy Bogguss sings about the power of love to overcome heartache and adversity. The opening verse acknowledges the storms that life can bring and declares that despite the challenges, the singer is "alive and well." The second half of the verse hints at a previous struggle that left the singer feeling broken, yet there was a glimmer of hope that remained. The chorus reinforces the idea that love can conquer even the strongest pain and hurt, and it's the reason why the singer is still holding on despite feeling like they should have given up. The second verse recounts a time when the singer had nearly given up on finding love again, but the power of holding hands with a loved one reminded her of the joy and beauty of love. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that love is stronger than our desire to run away and gives us the strength to stay and fight for what we believe in.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm alive and well
I'm still thriving.

Just in case you're wondering
I'm telling you ahead of time.

When heavy weather thunders at your window pane
During difficult times.

The last time I fell
The last time I experienced pain.

I broke down to nothing
I hit rock bottom.

Come to find out something had remained
I discovered a glimmer of hope.

You know that I believe I should be good as gone
I thought about leaving.

But still I stay just a little bit longer
I'm giving it one more chance.

The only reason why I am holding on
Love is the only thing keeping me here.

The hurt was strong, so strong
The pain was overwhelming.

But love is stronger
Love is a powerful force that can overcome pain.