Martina McBride released her honky tonk-flavored debut album The Time Has Come in 1992. Her first big hit was the single "My Baby Loves Me" from her more pop-oriented second album, 1993's The Way That I Am. She became even more visible in 1994 with the crossover success of her anti-domestic violence anthem "Independence Day", also from this album.
In 1995 McBride released the album Wild Angels; "Safe in the Arms of Love" and the title track were country hits, later being her first #1 hit. Her 1997 album Evolution sold over two million units, and included an adult contemporary crossover hit in "Valentine" as well as four number one or number two country hits. The album Emotion came out in 1999; "I Love You" was a big hit in both country and adult contemporary circles. So was the socially conscious "Love's the Only House", a trend that would continue with 2003's "This One's for the Girls", which would become the theme song for the 2005 NCAA Women's Basketball championship tournament. [1] This was followed by the hit singles "How Far" (written by fellow country singer Jamie O'Neal) and "God's Will".
The Long Distance Lullaby Songfacts states that Eleven was Martina's first album for Republic Nashville, ending a 20 year association with RCA. Label head Scott Borchetta encouraged her to write more songs for the record than she had on any of her previous 10 albums, and she ended up co-writing six of the 11 tracks. Eleven was released October 11, 2011.
As of 2005 McBride is generally recognized as one of the top female singers in popular music; with her strong and pure soprano voice she has been labelled "the Céline Dion of country music." Also in 2005 she released a 18-track CD of classic country music standards, which landed at #1 on the Billboard Country Album Chart in its opening week and received much critical acclaim for its authenticity towards traditional country.
She is a four-time Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year winner (a record she holds with Reba McEntire), three-time Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year winner and a Grammy Award winner. This left-hander performed The Star-Spangled Banner at Game 3 of the 2004 World Series.
"Independence Day" is used as the introductory music for Sean Hannity's popular talk radio show. McBride has appeared at benefit events organized by Hannity, but has declined to take an active political stance. [2] McBride has performed free for fans, such as in a July 3, 2004 show in Owensboro, Kentucky to celebrate the grand opening of the new Independence Bank headquarters.
Recently she helped out contestants on the Canadian version of "American Idol". The winner worked on a song with McBride as well as went on tour with her across Canada.
Martina has sold over 13 million albums in USA alone.
Away In a Manger
Martina McBride Lyrics
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No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down His sweet head
The stars in the sky
Look down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The poor baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes
I love thee Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle
'Til morning is nigh
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down His sweet head
The stars in the Heavens
Look down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down His sweet head
I love thee Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle
'Til morning is nigh
Stay by my cradle
'Til morning is nigh
The song "Away in a Manger" is a traditional Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The first stanza speaks of how baby Jesus was born in a manger as there was no crib available for him to sleep in. The second stanza talks about how the cattle around the manger are lowing and how the baby wakes up, but doesn’t cry. The third stanza is a heartfelt prayer that is addressed to the Lord Jesus, asking him to stay by the infant's side until morning.
The lyrics of the song are simple, yet powerful. They paint a vivid picture of the humble beginnings of the prince of peace, who would one day change the course of history. The song encourages listeners to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, which is to celebrate the birth of the savior of the world, who came to bring hope, love, and joy to everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Away in a manger
In a stable, he was born
No crib for a bed
No luxurious sleeping arrangements
The little Lord Jesus
The newborn Son of God
Lay down his sweet head
He rested peacefully
The stars in the sky
Heavenly bodies shining bright
Look down where he lay
Gaze upon the humble location of his birth
Asleep on the hay
Comfortably resting in a humble bed
The cattle are lowing
The animals in the stable are making noise
The poor baby wakes
The newborn is disturbed by the noise
But little Lord Jesus
However, the baby Jesus does not cry
No crying he makes
He remains silent despite being awakened
I love thee Lord Jesus
Expressing devotion and reverence to Christ
Look down from the sky
Gaze upon us from high above
And stay by my cradle
Remain close by for comfort and protection
'Til morning is nigh
Until the light of a new day comes
Stay by my cradle
Do not leave me alone
'Til morning is nigh
Until a new day begins
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: William J. Kirkpatrick, Traditional
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Marie Bauder
Beautiful. <3