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.
No Green Eyes
Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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It lived on calls that never came, and whispers of another's name
But your love is a light that shines so honestly
And now because of your true colors I can see
No green eyes, no blue nights
No jealous heart and no little white lies
You showed me what love looks like
No green eyes, no blue nights
Your arms laid to rest the fear, and let suspicion disappear
There are no ghosts of lovers past, just our love in the hourglass
And what you give me is so constant and so surely mine
That I can trust it's unconditional this time
No green eyes, no blue nights
No jealous heart and no little white lies
You showed me what love looks like
I had the colors all wrong, now they're right
No green eyes, no blue nights
You showed me what love looks like
No green eyes, no blue nights, no green eyes
In Suzy Bogguss's song No Green Eyes, the lyrics talk about how the singer used to have a jealous heart that was always suspicious of a partner's fidelity. The jealousy was based on calls that never came and whispers of another's name, indicating that the partner was perhaps not being entirely truthful or faithful. However, the singer's lover introduced her to love that shines honestly, without any secrets or lies, making it clear that there is no reason for jealousy or any other negative emotions. The lyrics express how the lover not only dispelled any doubts or suspicions, but also showed the singer what true love looks like - with no green eyes, blue nights, or little white lies.
The singer goes on to explain how the lover's embrace laid to rest all fears and made suspicion disappear. There are no ghosts of lovers past, hinting that the lover is a fresh start and a new chapter in the singer's love life. The love that the lover gives the singer is constant and surely hers to keep, allowing her to trust that it is genuine and unconditional. The lyrics are a testament to the power of true love and the transformation it can bring to a person's life, as the singer's jealous heart is replaced with an appreciation for the honest love she has found.
Line by Line Meaning
In my heart there always crept a jealousy that never slept
I had a constant jealousy in my heart that never went away
It lived on calls that never came, and whispers of another's name
This jealousy was fueled by missed phone calls and rumors of infidelity
But your love is a light that shines so honestly
Your love is a bright and honest force in my life
And now because of your true colors I can see
Your honesty has allowed me to see things more clearly
No green eyes, no blue nights
There is no more jealousy or sadness in our relationship
No jealous heart and no little white lies
I am no longer jealous and there are no more lies between us
You showed me what love looks like
You have taught me what true love really means
I had the colors all wrong, now they're right
I had false ideas about love, but you have helped me see the truth
Your arms laid to rest the fear, and let suspicion disappear
Your embrace has helped me overcome my fears and doubts
There are no ghosts of lovers past, just our love in the hourglass
I am no longer haunted by past romances, our love is all that matters
And what you give me is so constant and so surely mine
Your love for me is unwavering and sure
That I can trust it's unconditional this time
I know that your love is truly unconditional
Lyrics © Don Henly/Glenn Frey/Eagles
Written by: DONALD HUGH HENLEY, GLENN LEWIS FREY, RANDY MEISNER
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