The song "Hey, Little Suzie (The Cause Of All That)" by Billy Gilman tells the story of a girl named Suzie who leaves and then returns to the narrator's life. The lyrics convey the narrator's fond memories of Suzie and his desire to be the reason behind her happiness and return. In the first verse, the narrator recalls Suzie as someone who was confident and had a strong presence in their group. However, she disappeared from their lives, making the narrator feel down. The narrator tries to uplift Suzie by assuring her that she won't be missing much, but all he remembers is the fun-loving girl they called a friend. In the chorus, it is revealed that Suzie has returned, still wearing her baseball hat. They watch a baseball game together, but it gets called off due to bad weather. Despite that, they enjoy each other's company, feeling that life couldn't get any better. As Suzie walks away, the narrator notices her looking back, hoping that he's the reason behind her happiness and return. The second verse describes a significant moment between the narrator and Suzie. A accidental touch from Suzie makes the narrator realize how much he cares for her and wants to be closer to her. Suzie's change in behavior, from talking loud to whispering, intrigues the narrator, making him wonder if it's him she's after. The narrator acknowledges that he might be dreaming, but he follows his instincts and expresses his observations. The bridge emphasizes the connection between the narrator and Suzie. The way Suzie plays with her hair and the look she shares with the narrator indicate her intentions and aspirations, suggesting that their relationship is going somewhere. In the final chorus, it is reiterated that Suzie has returned wearing her baseball hat, and they watch a baseball game together again. They huddle together in the rain, and the narrator finds that no uniform has ever looked better than Suzie's. As she walks away once more, the narrator hopes that he's the cause of her lingering gaze and desires to be instrumental in making her happy. Overall, "Hey, Little Suzie (The Cause Of All That)" portrays the longing and hope of the narrator to be the reason behind Suzie's return and happiness. Meanwhile, Suzie's actions and the narrator's observations throughout the song create a sense of intrigue and connection between the two characters.
