Outbound Plane

Suzy Bogguss

About Outbound Plane

"Outbound Plane" is a song written by American country music artists Nanci Griffith and Tom Russell. It was released on Griffith's 1988 album Little Love Affairs. Suzy Bogguss covered the song as the opening track and the second single from her 1991 album Aces. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in March 1992.


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I don't want to be standing here
With this ticket for this outbound plane
'Cause I've been here before
But somehow it doesn't feel the same
Talk is cheap, so we could talk all night long
We may never figure out just where our love went wrong

[Chorus]
I don't want to be standin' here
And I don't want to be talkin' here
And I don't really care who's to blame
'Cause if love won't fly on its own free will
Its gonna catch that outbound plane

The old folks say loves not forever anymore
Because these young people walk away
From love alone, to pace the floor
Young or old I say that love is still the same
And you may walk away from love
But you'll fall head and heel again

[Chorus]

Two lonely hearts in this aiport knowing
Neither cares where that other heart is going
But if love won't fly on its own free will
Its gonna catch that outbound plane

Hat crown you're wearin'
Is just your halo turned upside down
Where is the laughter we once shared
Back in the lost and found
These broken wings are gonna leave me here
To stand my ground
You can have this ticket
For that lonely plane that's flyin' out

[Chorus]

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Suzy Bogguss

Susan Kay "Suzy" Bogguss (born December 30, 1956) is an American country music singer-songwriter. In the 1980s and 90s she released one platinum and three gold albums and charted six top ten singles, winning the Academy of Country Music's award for Top New Female Vocalist and the Country Music Association's Horizon Award. more »

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Written by: NANCI GRIFFITH, TOM RUSSELL

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Songwriting
"Outbound Plane" was co-written by American folk music singer Nanci Griffith and American singer-songwriter Tom Russell.
Interpretation
While Nanci Griffith co-wrote the song, it's most famously performed and recorded by country music artist Suzy Bogguss.
Genre
The song has been classified under the country music genre, reflecting its traditional country storytelling lyrics and melodies.
Release Date
"Outbound Plane" was first covered by Suzy Bogguss and released to the public as a single in February 1991.
Album
The song was included in Bogguss' third studio album, "Aces", which was released in 1991.
Chart Performance
"Outbound Plane" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, which was a significant achievement for Suzy Bogguss.
Popularity
The song is often lauded as one of Bogguss' most recognizable and popular tracks, further cementing her status in the country music scene.
Music Video
A music video directed by C. David Johnson was made for the song, featuring Bogguss and a band performing near an airplane, in line with the song's theme.
Song Theme
"Outbound Plane" is a relatable song that touches on the universal theme of breakups and moving on; it uses an airplane metaphor to convey a person's decision to depart from a broken relationship.
Notable Performances
Bogguss has included "Outbound Plane" in her setlists on numerous tours, making it a signature song in her performances.
Influence
Despite its origins in country music, the song has been appreciated by audiences of various music genres, showing its wide-ranging influence.
Nanci Griffith's Version
Though it is not as well known, Nanci Griffith also recorded a version of "Outbound Plane" for her 1997 album "Blue Roses from the Moons", which added a different flavor to the song.
Tom Russell's Influence
Although Tom Russell co-wrote "Outbound Plane", he is not credited for performing the song; his work primarily lies behind the scenes as a co-writer, contributing to the song's lyrical depth and emotional weight.

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