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 Place to Go
Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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And there's no place to wear it so what do I care
But there's one dress in plastic, daring and shear
And I wonder how we got hung up here
I'm going someplace to ease my mind
Wide open with space, I gotta to find
No place in particular
Gonna pack all my dresses up
Got no place to go
There's a face in the mirror I recognize
But I remember it clearer and smoother around the eyes
But I don't need makeup to cover my tracks
I just need to wake up someplace, new and never look back
Sky, gray, open up and turn to blue
Highway wish me luck, lead me to
No place in particular
It's out there I know
Gonna pack all my dresses up
Got no place to go
No place in particular
It's out there I know
Gonna pack all my dresses up
Got no place to go
The lyrics to Suzy Bogguss's "No Place to Go" tell the tale of someone who is feeling trapped and uninspired in their current situation. They begin by going through their closet and realizing that they have nothing to wear because there is no place to wear it. However, there is one dress that is daring and sheer, which represents a feeling of wanting something different and exciting. The singer wonders how they got stuck in this rut and decides that they need to find a place to go to ease their mind and regain their passion for life.
The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's desire to explore the world and find new experiences. They have no specific destination in mind, but know that they need to leave their current situation behind and see what else is out there. Packing up their dresses represents leaving their old self behind and embracing the unknown.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotions, as they confront their reflection in the mirror. They recognize themselves, but also see the toll that their current situation has taken on them. They don't need makeup to cover up their flaws, just a new beginning. The singer looks to the sky and sees an opportunity to open up to new possibilities, and then hits the highway, ready to leave their old life behind for good.
Line by Line Meaning
I go through my closet, there's nothing in there
I search through my closet and find nothing that interests me.
And there's no place to wear it so what do I care
I have no occasion to wear any of my clothes, so they're useless to me.
But there's one dress in plastic, daring and shear
There's only one dress that I still find interesting to wear, and it's wrapped in plastic.
And I wonder how we got hung up here
I ponder on how I ended up in this situation where I feel trapped and stagnant.
I'm going someplace to ease my mind
I'm leaving for a place where I can clear my head and find peace.
Wide open with space, I gotta to find
I'm searching for a place with lots of open space where I can breathe and feel free.
No place in particular
I have no specific destination in mind.
It's out there I know
I'm certain that the place I'm seeking exists, even if I don't know where it is yet.
Gonna pack all my dresses up
I'm going to pack all my clothes and belongings for the trip.
Got no place to go
I'm going without a specific destination in mind.
There's a face in the mirror I recognize
I see my own face in the mirror.
But I remember it clearer and smoother around the eyes
I recall a time when my face looked clearer and smoother.
But I don't need makeup to cover my tracks
I don't need to hide anything about myself with makeup.
I just need to wake up someplace, new and never look back
I need to start fresh in a new place and not dwell on my past.
Sky, gray, open up and turn to blue
I hope for the gray sky to turn blue and open up to new possibilities.
Highway wish me luck, lead me to
I'm asking the highway to bring me good luck and guide me to a bright future.
No place in particular
Again emphasizing that I don't have a specific destination in mind.
It's out there I know
Reiterating my belief that the place I'm seeking exists somewhere.
Gonna pack all my dresses up
Repeating the previous line from the song.
Got no place to go
Repeating the previous line from the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chester Burnett
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