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.
I'll be there
Martina McBride Lyrics
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There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I never have seen a river that's too wide
There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me
Ain't no man big enough to stop me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
So love me if you ever gonna love me
I never have seen a road to ruff to ride
There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
There ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
Now there ain't no rope tight enough to bind me
Look for me honey you will find me
any old time your ready with your charm
I'll be there ready and a waitin'
there won't be any hesitation
I'll be right here if you ever want me in your arms
So love me if you ever gonna love me
I never have seen a road to ruff to ride
There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
There ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
Martina McBride's song, I'll Be There, is a romantic tune about a man and woman's relationship. The song starts off with the man singing about how nothing can hold him back from being with the woman he loves. He sings that there are no chains strong enough to hold him, no breeze big enough to slow him, and no river too wide to cross. He is basically saying that he will do anything and everything to be with her.
The second verse has the woman responding and saying if he is going to love her, she is ready for it. She also sings that she believes there is no road too rough to ride if they are in it together. She then reaffirms what the man sang, by saying that there is nothing that can hold them apart, that their love is too strong for any obstacles.
The chorus is a repeat of the man's first verse, about how he'll be there if she ever wants him by her side. The final verse has the man singing again, and saying there is no rope tight enough to bind him, and that he will be there for her waiting and ready whenever she needs him. He ends the song by saying he will be there to hold her in his arms.
In summary, the song is about two people who are deeply in love and willing to do anything for each other. They recognize that nothing can break the bond they share and reaffirm their commitment to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
I am a free spirit and nothing can restrict my movement, physically or otherwise.
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I am constantly in motion, driven by my passion, ambitions, and aspirations; nothing can hinder my progress.
I never have seen a river that's too wide
I am daring, unafraid of challenges or setbacks; I am willing to conquer any obstacle or venture into the unknown.
There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me
I am uncontainable, immune to being confined or repressed; my spirit and willpower can never be broken.
Ain't no man big enough to stop me
I am empowered, self-reliant, and self-sufficient; no one can intimidate, overpower, or control me.
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
Regardless of my fierce independence, I am also loyal, dependable, and supportive; I am always ready to be there for the ones I care about.
So love me if you ever gonna love me
I am someone who values genuine love, commitment, and emotional connection; if you want to be with me, you must accept and appreciate all of me.
I never have seen a road too rough to ride
I am courageous, determined, and resilient; no matter how challenging or uncertain the path ahead is, I am willing to endure and persevere.
Now there ain't no rope tight enough to bind me
I am free-spirited and will never be controlled or confined by anyone or anything; no one can restrict me or hold me back.
Look for me honey you will find me
I am open, honest, and transparent; I am easy to find and connect with, and I don't hide who I truly am.
Any old time your ready with your charm
I am approachable, friendly, and receptive, and I welcome people who are genuine, kind, and charming.
I'll be there ready and a waitin'
I am punctual, reliable, and committed; when I say I will be there, I mean it, and I will always show up on time and ready to help.
There won't be any hesitation
I am confident, decisive, and assertive; I don't second-guess myself, and I trust my gut instincts and judgments.
I'll be right here if you ever want me in your arms
I am romantic, loving, and affectionate, and I am always eager to express my love and hold the ones I cherish close to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Price, Rusty Gabbard
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