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.
Blessed
Martina McBride Lyrics
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Each morning
Put my feet on a hardwood floor
I get to hear my children laughing
Down the hall through the
Bedroom door
Sometimes I sit on my
Front porch swing
I think to myself, I think to myself
This world is a beautiful place
I have been blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones
That love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed
Across a crowded room
I know you know what I'm thinking
By the way I look at you
And when we're lying in the quiet
And no words have to be said
I think to myself, I think to myself
This love is a beautiful gift
I have been blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones
That love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed
When I'm singing my kids to sleep
When I feel you holding me
I know
I have been blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones
That love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed
The lyrics to Martina McBride's song Blessed are dedicated to expressing gratitude and appreciation for the good things in life. The singer shares moments in her life that make her feel blessed, such as waking up to the sun's warm kiss and hearing her children's laughter filling up her home. These simple yet profound moments give her a deep sense of contentment and help her realize that the world is a beautiful place.
She also talks about her love for her partner and the quiet moments they share where words do not need to be spoken. In these moments, the singer recognizes that her love is a beautiful gift, and she has been blessed to experience it. Whether she is singing her children to sleep or feeling her partner's embrace, the singer acknowledges that she has been blessed with so much more than she deserves.
Overall, the message of the song is one of gratitude and appreciation for life's blessings. The lyrics encourage listeners to take the time to appreciate the simple things in life and recognize the beauty around them.
Line by Line Meaning
I get kissed by the sun
Each morning
Every morning, I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, which reminds me of the beauty and positivity of life.
Put my feet on a hardwood floor
I am grateful for the stability and comfort that I have in my life, starting with the simple yet firm surface beneath my feet.
I get to hear my children laughing
Down the hall through the
Bedroom door
The sound of my children's laughter is one of my greatest joys; it reminds me of the innocence and happiness of childhood.
Sometimes I sit on my
Front porch swing
Just soaking up the day
I appreciate the small moments of tranquility in my life, where I can relax and take in the beauty of the world around me.
I think to myself, I think to myself
This world is a beautiful place
Reflecting on the many blessings in my life, I see the world as a wonderful place filled with opportunities and possibilities.
I have been blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I realize that I have been fortunate in my life, and I am grateful for the guidance and support that has allowed me to find direction and meaning in my journey.
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones
That love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed
My family and loved ones are a constant source of joy and inspiration in my life, and I cherish the opportunity to share my time and love with them.
Across a crowded room
I know you know what I'm thinking
By the way I look at you
The love and connection that I share with my partner is profound and intuitive; we are attuned to each other in a way that transcends words.
And when we're lying in the quiet
And no words have to be said
I think to myself, I think to myself
This love is a beautiful gift
In moments of peaceful intimacy with my partner, I am struck by the beauty and power of love to bring us closer together and make us feel truly alive.
When I'm singing my kids to sleep
When I feel you holding me
I know
I have been blessed
The love that I have for my children and partner is so profound that it brings tears to my eyes; I feel truly grateful and blessed to have them in my life.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Vincent Grant Gill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MoonlightNothing
I get kissed by the sun each morning
Put my feet on a hardwood floor
I get to hear my children laughin'
Down the hall through the bedroom door
Sometimes I sit on my front porch swing
Just soakin' up the day
I think to myself, I think to myself
This world is a beautiful place
I have been blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones that love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed
Across a crowded room
I know you know what I'm thinkin'
By the way I look at you
And when we're lying in the quiet
And no words have to be said
I think to myself, I think to myself
This love is a beautiful gift
I have been blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones that love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed
When I, When I'm singing my kids to sleep
When I feel you holding me
I know
I am so blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones that love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed oh yes
I have been blessed, oh yeah yeah
(I have been blessed, i have been blessed
I have been blessed i have been blessed)
@tomgentile6348
How can you not love a woman that sings about child abuse, cancer, domestic abuse and other hot topics and do it with such conviction. She is a true inspiration and a wonderful performer.
@kimparke6653
May God's love reign!
@cherylhelmuth3921
1000% agree. She has featured in so many places in my life. I can look back now and just feel so much gratitude for where I am now. God is good.
@kelleycosta9606
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@marybennett4160
She and EVERY WOMAN who gave birth and raised a family HAS BEEN BLESSED!! There is so much emotion and devotion in this song only a MOMMA can feel.
♥️🌹🎶😍🥰💪🙏😊😌
@carsonfarist8590
Amen!!! The LORD gives us all!!!! His love is beyond measures!!! Have a awesome blessed day!!!
@eringrey9297
All 3 of my kids are at school. My teen daughter and my twin boys who started kindergarten this year. I make a good breakfast and pack their lunch and I walk my little ones to school … and today was full of laughs.
I’m staring at the dishes and mess left behind but I had to hear this song because I am truly so blessed 💕 Love is a beautiful gift.
@SniperFco82
You are what this horrible world has needed for so long Ms. Mcbride. You make me thankful to be alive.
@ccsfreak22
My school does slideshows for all the seniors on their graduation day, I used this song in my slideshow. It exactly describes my life: blessed with a school, education, family, and friends. Blessed so much more than I deserve. Thank you Lord for loving me and being more than I deserve.
@RevMichelle
She has such a beautiful Spirit God has truly blessed her and everyone who hears her