Suzie

Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison

I used to be so shy

I'd just sit home and cry

And wish that i could die

Till lately, my oh my

I met that certain guy

He makes me feel so alive

Well i wake up every mornin' in a different world

I look in the mirror and i say "hey girl

Oh well, you're comin' out of your shell"

I say to myself "hey Sue

There's such a change in you

For you're no longer blue

Since he made your dreams come true

So Suzie, Sue, Suzie Q

What are you gonna do?"

Gonna treat my baby like a king

For him i'd do most anything

Ah Suzie, ring-a-ding-ding-ding

Suzie girl, i can tell

You're completely out of your shell

Ah Suzie, you're doing swell

Suzie - Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison's 'Suzie' stands as a poignant example of his signature sound, blending lush orchestration with his distinctive, resonant vocals. While often associated with his broader catalog of romantic ballads, this track exemplifies the emotional depth and theatricality that defined his career during the early 1960s. The song captures the melancholic yet yearning tone characteristic of Orbison's work, featuring dramatic shifts in dynamics and a rich arrangement that underscores the narrative of lost love. As part of his extensive discography, the recording reflects the era's pop-rock sensibilities while maintaining the soulful intensity that made him a legendary figure in American music history.