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.
Music On The Wind
Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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I Hear Music On The Wind
Birds Are Singing Cause They Hear It Too
When There's Music On The Wind
Once There Was A Story I Was Told
Of How Love Sings A Song
If You Hear The Wind And Listen Close
I Can Feel The Rhythm In My Heart
When There's Music On The Wind
And With Every Beat It Plays A Part
Of The Music On The Wind
How Can You Resist A Moonlit Night
When There's Music On The Wind
You And I Could Listen Side By Side
To The Music On The Wind
Just Like In The Story I Was Told
Of How Love Sings A Song
If You Hear The Wind And Listen Close
It Goes... ARIA,ARIA....ARIA,
Listen To A Lovers Rhapsody
It's The Music On The Wind
Won't You Come Outside And Dance With Me
To The Music On The Wind
ARIA,ARIA
The song "Music On The Wind" by Suzy Bogguss is an ode to the power of music and its ability to bring people together across distances. The first verse speaks of how the singer hears music on the wind when she is alone and thinking of someone she loves, and how even the birds seem to recognize and respond to it. The chorus repeats the idea that music can create a sense of connection between people no matter where they are or what their circumstances might be. The second verse continues the theme by introducing the idea of a story about how love itself can be heard in the music of the wind: "If you hear the wind and listen close, it goes... ARIA,ARIA." The bridge emphasizes the physical and emotional impact that music can have, saying that the singer can feel the rhythm of the music in her heart and the music plays a part in every beat. Finally, the song ends with an invitation to hear the music, to dance to it, and to let it bring people together in a "lover's rhapsody" that is carried on the wind.
The lyrics of "Music On The Wind" are simple but evocative, using the metaphor of music carried on the wind to convey a sense of the transcendent power of love, and of the way that music can help us connect with others even when we are physically or emotionally distant. The song has a dreamy, romantic quality that is accented by the flute-like melodic line that appears throughout the song, and by Bogguss's smooth, clear voice. Overall, the song is a celebration of the ways that music can help us connect with one another, and of the power of love to transcend time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
When I Walk Alone And Think Of You
I hear a song on the wind when I walk alone and think of you.
I Hear Music On The Wind
I can hear music carried on the breeze.
Birds Are Singing Cause They Hear It Too
Even the birds can hear the music and sing along.
When There's Music On The Wind
The world becomes alive with sound and emotion when the wind carries music.
Once There Was A Story I Was Told
Someone once told me a story.
Of How Love Sings A Song
The story was about how love can manifest as music.
If You Hear The Wind And Listen Close
If you pay close attention to the wind, you can hear the music.
It Goes... ARIA,ARIA
The music on the wind is made up of flowing, operatic melodies.
I Can Feel The Rhythm In My Heart
The music on the wind makes my heart beat with its rhythm.
When There's Music On The Wind
The presence of music on the wind is deeply felt and moving.
And With Every Beat It Plays A Part
Each note in the music feels like it's a part of me with every beat.
Of The Music On The Wind
I am completely engulfed in the music on the wind.
How Can You Resist A Moonlit Night
The beautiful moonlit night is the perfect setting for music on the wind.
When There's Music On The Wind
The wind carries music into the night, making it even more magical.
You And I Could Listen Side By Side
We could share in the experience of listening to the music together.
To The Music On The Wind
The music on the wind is something that we could share and enjoy together.
Just Like In The Story I Was Told
The story that was once told to me is coming to life.
Of How Love Sings A Song
It's becoming clear that love is the source of the music.
Listen To A Lovers Rhapsody
The music on the wind is a beautiful expression of love.
It's The Music On The Wind
That beautiful music that we hear is the wind carrying a lover's rhapsody.
Won't You Come Outside And Dance With Me
Let's dance together outside and enjoy the music on the wind.
To The Music On The Wind
We can dance and share in the beauty of the music on the wind.
ARIA,ARIA
The music on the wind continues to flow, endlessly beautiful.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY BYRD, JANA STANSFIELD, VICTORIA LYNN SHAW
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