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.
Here In My Heart
Martina McBride Lyrics
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Restless for a sign
I thought you walked so slow
In my haste I left you behind
Caught in the pace of this madness
Searching for shelter I find
That here in my heart there's a refuge waiting
I could run away run away
But you stay here in my heart
Meaning, purpose
Got lost in pursuit of my dreams
I've been longing, aching
In quest for a love that's supreme
I couldn't see you were reaching
But I should've known all along
That here in my heart there's a refuge waiting
Here in my heart you just won't let me go
I could run away run away
But you stay here in my heart
There's a refuge waiting
Here in my heart you just won't let me go
I could run away run away
But you stay here in my heart
I couldn't see you were reaching
But I should've known all along
That here in my heart there's a refuge waiting
Here in my heart you just won't let me go
I could run away run away
But you stay here in my heart
There's a refuge waiting
Here in my heart you just won't let me go
I could run away run away
I could run away run away
I could run away run away run away
But you stay here in my heart
(Here in my heart) Here in my heart [Repeats]
(Here in my heart)
(Here in my heart)
The song "Here in My Heart" by Martina McBride talks about finding one's inner peace and stability amidst the chaos of the world. The first verse talks about the feeling of being lost and searching for a sign to hold onto, while the second verse shows the restlessness and longing for a love that is all-encompassing. McBride mentions that she couldn't see that someone was reaching out to her all along, who is probably her significant other, and in her haste to chase her dreams, she lost sight of what's important.
The chorus, on the other hand, is a reminder that despite all the searching and longing, there is a place in her heart where she can find peace and refuge. The lines "Here in my heart you just won't let me go" suggest that the refuge she's looking for is not external; it's within herself, and it's the love that's been there all along. The repetition of the last line "But you stay here in my heart" emphasizes the idea that even if she intended to run away, love will always be present in her heart.
Overall, the song speaks of the importance of realizing what truly matters in life and that amidst all the ups and downs, one can always find solace in their own heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Wondering, waiting
I was filled with uncertainty and anticipation, hoping for a sign
Restless for a sign
I was restless and anxious, waiting for a signal or indication
I thought you walked so slow
In my impatience and obsession with my goals, I felt like you were holding me back
In my haste I left you behind
I rushed ahead without considering your feelings and needs, and now I regret it
Caught in the pace of this madness
I am trapped in the hectic, frenzied pace of my life and ambitions
Searching for shelter I find
I am looking for solace and comfort, but struggling to find it
That here in my heart there's a refuge waiting
But then I realize that deep inside myself, there is a place of safety and security
Here in my heart you just won't let me go
And that you, my love, are the reason for that sense of belonging and stability
I could run away run away
I could try to escape my problems by running away, but
But you stay here in my heart
You will always be a part of me, no matter how far I go or how hard I try to forget
Meaning, purpose
I was looking for meaning and purpose in my life
Got lost in pursuit of my dreams
But I became so focused on achieving my dreams that I lost sight of what truly mattered
I've been longing, aching
I have been yearning and craving for something deeper and more fulfilling
In quest for a love that's supreme
I have been searching for a love that is pure, perfect, and all-encompassing
I couldn't see you were reaching
I was blind to the fact that you were trying to reach out to me, to love and support me
But I should've known all along
But deep down, I always knew that you were the one who truly cared and understood
There's a refuge waiting
And so I take comfort in the fact that there is a place of safety and security within me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: GAYLA BORDERS, SUSAN ASHTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@victoriasutton8340
My favourite song by Martina.i have been very fortunate to see her in Nashville in 1993 Colchester in 1994 and 1995.
@onekoneb
Don't recall this one ever being on the radio. It's one of the better songs on this great record.
@windsurfer757
Occasionally the radio would play this but not a lot. ❤️
@daphnelangston9443
This is my favorite song
@vanessarisinger5812
She sounds as good as she did in the 90's!
@daphnelangston9443
I love this song
@skyrimgamerzeek7600
This is great song
@tanyaswart1833
Originally by Susan Ashton in the early 1990’s.
@MetalHeadBabe777
Yep, Susan sings it better too!😊
@giannishen
謝謝分享, thanks a lot for sharing！👍😄👏