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.
My Side of the Story
Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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No we can't change the subject you've put me off too long
What it is is that it's over no there's no one else
But you've been taking me for granted and I've been lying to myself
That's just my side of the story and I know you've got yours too
Maybe only half of either is absolutely true
But I've got my side of the story and this is where it ends
No I don't know where I'm goin' but I'm finally thinkin' clear
I'll pick my things up in the morning could you try and not be here
It's too late to talk about it you never wanted to before
You still don't understand me but it doesn't matter anymore
That's just my side of the story and I know you've got yours too...
I've got my side of the story and this is where it ends
In Suzy Bogguss's song "My Side of the Story," the singer confronts her partner about the end of their relationship. The song starts with the singer admitting that there is something wrong and it’s over. She also reveals that the problem is not about someone else in her life but the other person's habit of taking her for granted. However, she consoles him by saying that she knows he has his side of the story as well, but it may only be half of the truth. She accepts the fact that the other person may see it differently from how she perceives it or how her friends tell it.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the relationship has been falling apart for a long time, and the singer is tired of pretending that everything is okay. She expresses her feelings by saying that she doesn't know where she's going, but she's finally thinking clearly. She requests the person to leave and try not to be present when she comes to pick her things up in the morning. In the end, she reminds him that this is where her story ends.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no easy way to say this yes there's something wrong
I must tell you something that is going to be difficult to hear, but there is an issue that needs to be addressed.
No we can't change the subject you've put me off too long
I cannot avoid this topic any longer despite your attempts to change the subject in the past.
What it is is that it's over no there's no one else
The truth of the matter is that our relationship is over and there is no one else involved.
But you've been taking me for granted and I've been lying to myself
However, I have come to realize that you have not been treating me with the respect I deserve, and I have been deceiving myself about our situation.
That's just my side of the story and I know you've got yours too
I understand that there are two sides to every story, and this is only my perspective.
Maybe only half of either is absolutely true
It is possible that neither of our versions of events is completely accurate.
May not be the way you see it or how you tell it your friends
Your interpretation of events or the way you have relayed them to others may differ from mine.
But I've got my side of the story and this is where it ends
Regardless, this is my account of what has happened, and I am finished discussing it.
No I don't know where I'm goin' but I'm finally thinkin' clear
Although I am uncertain of what the future holds, I now have more clarity about our situation.
I'll pick my things up in the morning could you try and not be here
I will come to retrieve my belongings tomorrow, and I would appreciate it if you were not present.
It's too late to talk about it you never wanted to before
It is pointless to discuss this further since you have never been receptive to discussing our issues in the past.
You still don't understand me but it doesn't matter anymore
Regardless of whether you understand my perspective or not, it no longer has any bearing on the situation at hand.
That's just my side of the story and I know you've got yours too...
Again, I acknowledge that there are two sides to this situation, and I am only recounting my own experiences.
I've got my side of the story and this is where it ends
Ultimately, this is my perspective and my story to tell, and I am done discussing it further.
Writer(s): BOGGUSS SUZY K, CRIDER C DOUGLAS
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.