I'm Gonna Love You Through It
Martina McBride Lyrics


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She dropped the phone and burst into tears
The doctor just confirmed her fears
Her husband held it in and held her tight
Cancer don't discriminate or care if you're just 38
With three kids who need you in their lives
He said, "I know that you're afraid and I am, too
But you'll never be alone, I promise you"
When you're weak, I'll be strong
When you let go, I'll hold on
When you need to cry, I swear
That I'll be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death,
Like you can't take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I'm gonna love you through it.

She made it through the surgery fine
They said they caught it just in time
But they had to take more than they planned
Now it's forced smiles and baggy shirts
To hide what the cancer took from her
But she just wants to feel like a woman again
She said, "I don't think I can do this anymore"
He took her in his arms and said
"That's what my love is for"

When you're weak, I'll be strong
When you let go, I'll hold on
When you need to cry, I swear
That I'll be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death,
Like you can't take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I'm gonna love you through it.

And when this road gets too long
I'll be the rock you lean on
Just take my hand, together we can do it




I'm gonna love you through it.
I'm gonna love you through it.

Overall Meaning

Martina McBride's 2011 song, "I'm Gonna Love You Through It," tells the story of a woman who has just received a cancer diagnosis. The song emphasizes the idea that love can be an incredible source of strength and support during difficult times. The opening of the song paints a picture of a devastating moment, as the character drops the phone and bursts into tears while her husband comforts her. Though cancer is indiscriminate, as the song says, her husband promises to stand by her side through everything.


Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the theme of the title: "I'm gonna love you through it." The lyrics describe how the husband will always be there for his wife, even when she feels weak or scared. The song highlights the couple's deep love and commitment to each other, as well as the idea that they can tackle any challenge together. There is a sense of hope and optimism throughout the track, even as the lyrics acknowledge the reality of the woman's illness.


Overall, "I'm Gonna Love You Through It" is a beautifully written and performed song that touches on the power of love in overcoming difficult times. The theme of the song has resonated with many listeners, particularly those who have experienced cancer themselves or cared for someone who has.


Line by Line Meaning

She dropped the phone and burst into tears
Upon hearing the doctor's confirmation of her cancer diagnosis, the woman became consumed by emotions and uncontrollably wept.


The doctor just confirmed her fears
The woman's worst fears have come true with the confirmation of her cancer diagnosis.


Her husband held it in and held her tight
While trying to remain strong for his wife, the husband held her tightly in his embrace for comfort.


Cancer don't discriminate or care if you're just 38
Cancer is an unforgiving disease and does not take into account factors like age and gender.


With three kids who need you in their lives
The woman has a responsibility to be there for her children and care for them in the midst of her cancer diagnosis.


He said, "I know that you're afraid and I am, too
The husband acknowledges his wife's fear and shows his own sense of concern throughout this difficult moment.


But you'll never be alone, I promise you"
The husband vows to always be by his wife's side as she battles cancer.


When you're weak, I'll be strong
During her moments of weakness, the husband will be the source of her strength.


When you let go, I'll hold on
The husband will always be there to offer his support, even when his wife feels like giving up.


When you need to cry, I swear
The husband promises that he will be there to provide comfort to his wife when she needs to cry.


That I'll be there to dry your eyes
He will offer emotional support and dry his wife's tears when she needs it.


When you feel lost and scared to death,
During moments when his wife feels lost and overwhelmed, the husband will offer guidance and a sense of security.


Like you can't take one more step
Even at times when his wife feels like giving up, the husband will help her keep going.


Just take my hand, together we can do it
The husband assures his wife that he will always be there for her and they will face this battle together.


She made it through the surgery fine
The woman managed to come out of the surgery with no complications.


They said they caught it just in time
The doctors believe that they were able to diagnose the cancer early enough to provide the appropriate treatment.


But they had to take more than they planned
The surgery involved removing more than what the doctors had initially planned.


Now it's forced smiles and baggy shirts
The woman tries to hide her physical scars and changes using clothing and a smile that she does not feel inside.


To hide what the cancer took from her
The cancer has taken a lot from the woman, and she tries to conceal the effects of the disease.


But she just wants to feel like a woman again
The woman desires to feel feminine again in the aftermath of the disease's effects.


She said, "I don't think I can do this anymore"
The woman has reached the limit of her mental and emotional capacity to cope with the effects of the disease.


He took her in his arms and said
The husband provides physical comfort and support to his wife during the most challenging moments.


"That's what my love is for"
The husband reminds his wife that he is there to offer love and support during the most difficult of times.


And when this road gets too long
The journey ahead will be long and challenging for the woman.


I'll be the rock you lean on
The husband commits to being a solid foundation, a constant pillar of support for his wife when she needs it the most.


Just take my hand, together we can do it
The husband reassures his wife once again that they can face this journey together.


I'm gonna love you through it.
The husband will always love and support his wife as they navigate this difficult journey together.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY YEARY, SONYA ISAACS, BEN HAYSLIP

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Comments from YouTube:

Dr. Indranil Khan

This song moved me to tears.. I want to dedicate this wonderful to all my cancer patients who share the toughest moments of their lives with me.. I always try my best..

Martina McBride

I want to say a very big thank you to all of you who have supported my music and accepted my sound.
It has been a land slide but you all kept supporting me I appreciate you all.
As a way of giving back to the society I’m selecting a few fans to lend there voices on my up coming projects
Kindly tell me where you are from along side also drop your email address.
I will reach out to you immediately you drop your email address and make sure you check your mail box
Hugs and kisses

Jay Swavely

Thank you. I'm a survivor and had excellent care. You guys are hero's. No question.

Michelle Nance

Thank you for being there for your patients

Wendie Anderson

Awe i am sure you do your best. I am so lucky to have been referred to a throat consultant turned out i had a rare type called Adenoid cystic sarcoma cancer free still. Well done in your job. xoxo

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shirleylove2

This song came as I was going through breast cancer and my kids loved me through it since my husband had already gone to heaven. I have this song as my ring tone. Martina sings it with such emotion as she always does. Thank you Martina for doing such meaningful songs.

Tommy Vance

God bless you

Jessica Gibson

My mom through breast cancer this song was there I know this song will help my father's girlfriend

CatapultingCows

Fun fun fun cancer is fun!!!

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Lori Wilber

Absolutely love this song. No matter what my family or friends have to go through, I'm going to love them through it! 💗💗💗💗💗

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