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.
Come See About Me
Martina McBride Lyrics
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'Cause I'm lonely (for you)
Smiles have all turned (to tears)
But tears won't wash away, the feel
That's never ever gonna return
To ease the fire that within me burns
It keeps me cryin' baby for you
I want you to hurry
Come on boy, see about me (come see about me)
See about your baby (come see about me)
I've given up my friends just for you
My friends have gone and you
Have too
No peace shall I find
Until you come back boy
And be mine
No matter what you do or say
I'm gonna love you anyway
And keep on cryin' baby for you
I keep on sighin' baby for you
I want you to hurry
Come on boy, see about me (come see about me)
See about your baby (come see about me)
Oh, sometime's up
And sometime's down (down)
My life's so uncertain
With you not around
From my arms you maybe out of reach
But my heart says you're mine to keep
It keeps me cryin' baby for you
I keep on sighin' baby for you
I want you to hurry
Come on boy, see about me (come see about me)
See about your baby (come see about me)
See about me (come see about me)
See about your baby (come see about me)
(Come see about me) hurry hurry baby
(Come see about me)
(Come see about me)
The lyrics to Martina McBride's song Come See About Me depict the pain and longing of a woman who is lonely without her lover. She is crying and feeling the absence of someone who has left her, to the point that even her smiles have turned to tears. Her heart is on fire with a feeling that will never go away unless her lover returns to ease her pain. She has given up her friends and has no peace until her lover comes back to her. Her heart declares that no matter what he does or says, she will always love him and continue to cry and sigh for him until he comes back to her.
The song shows the vulnerability of a person when they have lost the person they love. The lyrics describe a pleading longing for the return of that person. Even though the woman has lost her friends, she doesn't care. She only wants her lover back. Her heart is in a state of uncertainty, and she feels incomplete without him. The artist does an excellent job of illustrating the emotions of a person who has been hurt and has no choice but to keep crying and sighing. The song is a plea to her lover to come back into her life and fill the void that he left.
Line by Line Meaning
I have been cryin'
I have been shedding tears in sadness and despair.
'Cause I'm lonely (for you)
I am feeling lonely and yearning for your companionship and affection.
Smiles have all turned (to tears)
My happy expressions have transformed into weeping and sorrowfulness.
But tears won't wash away, the feel
While my tears are flowing, they cannot cleanse the sensation of missing you.
That's never ever gonna return
I am resigned to the belief that the happiness I once felt with you will never be restored.
To ease the fire that within me burns
There is an intense passion and yearning within me that I cannot quell without your presence.
It keeps me cryin' baby for you
My emotions and feelings for you keep me in a constant state of tears and misery.
I keep on sighin' baby for you
My deep longing and desire for you causes me to constantly let out heavy, melancholic breaths.
I want you to hurry
I am impatiently waiting for your return and am urging you to come to me quickly.
Come on boy, see about me (come see about me)
I am pleading with you to show me attention and affection by comforting me and addressing my needs.
See about your baby (come see about me)
I am emphasizing that you are my lover and should prioritize my emotional wellbeing by seeing me and addressing my needs.
I've given up my friends just for you
I have sacrificed social connections and companionship in order to dedicate myself to our relationship.
My friends have gone and you
I have lost touch with my friends and companions, and you too have left me feeling alone.
No peace shall I find
I am unable to find solace or comfort in my current state of loneliness and despair.
Until you come back boy
My emotional state is dependent on your return and reaffirmation of your love and affection for me.
And be mine
I am urging you to recommit yourself to our relationship and give me the love and attention I need to feel fulfilled.
No matter what you do or say
Despite any wrongs or faults you may have committed, I will continue to love and crave you.
I'm gonna love you anyway
My feelings for you are unwavering and unconditional, regardless of any hardships or challenges we may face.
Oh, sometime's up
My mood and emotions can vary and fluctuate depending on events and circumstances.
And sometime's down (down)
I am prone to moments of sadness and low moods, especially in your absence.
My life's so uncertain
Without your constant presence and attention, my life feels unstable and unpredictable.
With you not around
Your absence is deeply felt and has a significant impact on my emotional state.
From my arms you may be out of reach
You may physically be absent from me and unable to be with me at this time.
But my heart says you're mine to keep
Despite physical distance or time apart, I still feel a deep connection to you and know that you are meant to be with me.
See about me (come see about me)
Once again, I am commanding and pleading with you to pay attention to my needs and return to me.
See about your baby (come see about me)
I want you to prioritize my emotional wellbeing and happiness by giving me your affection and attention.
(Come see about me) hurry hurry baby
I am urging and rushing you to come to me as quickly as possible to ease my sadness and restore our relationship.
(Come see about me)
Once again, I am repeating my plea for you to address my emotional needs and come to my aid.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@smatthes2570
One of the best ...These classics will never ever grow old !!!
@nataliastornello4395
This is gonna be stuck in my head for weeks
@lawrenceearl687
Martina, you are an absolutely gorgeous lady with beautiful eyes, beautiful voice & beautiful smile. Just beautiful in every way. No one compares to you. Martina, you’re a doll with the voice of an angel. You are the greatest female singer ever.
@mikespencer3518
Martina doing Motown!, with the back up singers and horns. nice. I add this to my downloads with the Supremes and Mitch Ryder.
@wmpetroff2307
Love Mitch Ryder, The Supremes and some Bob Seger
@nessiebearxx
Wow Martina! You look waaay too good for your age. Bombshell knocking it out of the park (as usual).
I love all the remakes you've been doing lately. Keep doing what you love because I love ALL of it! :)
@TheLuke51
She's Good!! Great back up singers!!
@jamesdryden7785
What a beautiful voice
@ziasampson849
This was amazing. I am so happy that you came out with this video!
@BUDDYSNORES
Awesome! Looks like y'all are having fun!