Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansa… Read Full Bio ↴Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas) is an American country music singer.
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 Love You
Martina McBride Lyrics

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Yeah
The sun is shinin' everyday
The clouds never get in the way for you and me
I've known you just a week or two
But baby I'm so into you
Can hardly breathe

And I'm in so totally

Wrapped up emotionally
Attracted so physically
Actin' so recklessly
I need you so desperately
Sure as the sky is blue
Baby I love you
I love you

I never knew that I could feel like this
Can hardly wait till our next kiss
Your so cool
If I'm dreamin' please don't wake me up
'Cause baby I can't get enough
Of what you do

And I'm in so electrically
Charged up kinetically
Actin' erractically
Need you fanatically
You get to me magically
Sure as the sky is blue
Baby I love you

I can't believe that this is real
The way I feel
Baby I'm gone head over heels

And I'm in so totally
Wrapped up emotionally
Attracted so physically
Actin' so recklessly
I need you so desperately
Sure as the sky is blue, yeah

And I'm in so electrically
Charged up kinetically
Actin' erractically
Need you fanatically
You get to me magically
Sure as the sky is blue
Baby I love you
Baby I love you

Do you love me too
Baby I love you

Overall Meaning

In Martina McBride's "I Love You," the singer expresses her intense feelings of love for a person she has only known for a short period of time. She describes how being around this person, even for just a week or two, has made her completely smitten. The sun is shining, the clouds are not in the way, and she can hardly breathe when she's near this person. She is emotionally and physically attracted, even feeling reckless and desperate, all signs that this person has a powerful hold over her.

The singer repeats the phrase "Sure as the sky is blue" to emphasize the depth of her feeling and the certainty with which she loves this person. She cannot believe the intensity of her emotions and feels like she is head over heels in love. She can hardly wait for their next kiss and is so captivated by this person that she hopes she is not dreaming.

The lyrics convey the overwhelming power of love and how it can consume an individual in a short amount of time. The song's upbeat tempo and use of electric guitar and drums complement the lyrics' energy and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Confirming affirmation

The sun is shinin' everyday
Our days are bright and happy

The clouds never get in the way for you and me
Our happiness is unaffected by any obstacles

I've known you just a week or two
Our love is new and exciting

But baby I'm so into you
I am deeply infatuated with you

Can hardly breathe
Your presence takes my breath away

And I'm in so totally
I am completely consumed

Wrapped up emotionally
I am emotionally invested

Attracted so physically
I am physically attracted to you

Actin' so recklessly
I am acting impulsively in pursuit of you

I need you so desperately
I am in desperate need of your affection

Sure as the sky is blue
My love for you is undeniable

Baby I love you
I am deeply in love with you

I never knew that I could feel like this
You have opened me up to a whole new level of emotions

Can hardly wait till our next kiss
I am eagerly anticipating our next kiss

Your so cool
You are calm and collected, and I admire that

If I'm dreamin' please don't wake me up
I am so happy with you that it feels like a dream

'Cause baby I can't get enough
I crave your attention and affection constantly

Of what you do
Of everything you do for me

And I'm in so electrically
My energy levels are heightened in your presence

Charged up kinetically
I am energized and excited by your touch

Actin' erractically
My actions are irrational and impulsive because of my feelings for you

Need you fanatically
I am obsessed with you and need you desperately

You get to me magically
You have captured my heart in a magical way

I can't believe that this is real
I can't believe how lucky I am to have you in my life

The way I feel
My emotions for you are intense and overwhelming

Baby I'm gone head over heels
I am head over heels in love with you

Do you love me too
I am eager to know if you share my feelings

Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Adrienne Follese, Keith Follese, Tammy Hyler, Adrienne Follese'

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Hridoye Bangladesh, from Bangladesh

2y↑2

Baby, I 💓😍 you.জান, আমি তোমাকে ভালোবাসি 👉 ❤️❤️
Yeah, The sun is shinin' everyday
The clouds never get in the way, for you and me
I've known you just a week or two
But baby I'm so into you
Can hardly breathe

হ্যাঁ, sun ঝলমল করছে
তোমার আর আমার জন্য মেঘ কখনোই পথে বাধা হয়ে দাঁড়ায় না
আমি আপনাকে মাত্র এক বা দুই সপ্তাহ চিনি
কিন্তু জান আমি তোমাকে খুব পছন্দ করি
কষ্ট করে শ্বাস নিতে পারে

And I'm in so totally
Wrapped up emotionally
Attracted so physically
Actin' so recklessly
I need you so desperately
Sure as the sky is blue
Baby, I love you
I love you

এবং আমি তাই সম্পূর্ণ
আবেগে জড়ানো

তাই শারীরিকভাবে আকৃষ্ট
তাই বেপরোয়াভাবে অভিনয় করছি
আমি তোমাকে খুব প্রয়োজন
নিশ্চিত আকাশ যেমন নীল
জান আমি তোমাকে ভালোবাসি
আমি তোমাকে ভালোবাসি

I never knew that I could feel like this
Can hardly wait till our next kiss
You're so cool
If I'm dreamin' please don't wake me up
'Cause baby, I can't get enough
Of what you do

আমি কখনই জানতাম না যে আমি এমন অনুভব করতে পারি
খুব কমই আমাদের পরবর্তী চুম্বন পর্যন্ত অপেক্ষা করতে পারেন

আপনি এত শান্ত হন
যদি আমি স্বপ্নে থাকি, দয়া করে আমাকে জাগাবেন না
'কারণ জান, আমি যথেষ্ট পেতে পারি না
আপনি কি

And I'm in so electrically
Charged up kinetically
Actin' erratically
Need you fanatically
You get to me magically
Sure as the sky is blue
Baby, I love you

এবং আমি তাই বৈদ্যুতিক মধ্যে আছি
গতিশীলভাবে চার্জ করা হয়েছে

অনিয়মিতভাবে কাজ করে
আপনি ধর্মান্ধ প্রয়োজন
তুমি আমার কাছে যাদু করে
নিশ্চিত আকাশ যেমন নীল
জান আমি তোমাকে ভালোবাসি

I can't believe that this is real
The way I feel
Baby, I'm gone head over heels

আমি বিশ্বাস করতে পারছি না যে এই বাস্তব
আমি যেভাবে অনুভব করি
জান, আমি গোড়ালির উপরে চলে গেছি

And I'm in so totally
Wrapped up emotionally
Attracted so physically
Actin' so recklessly
I need you so desperately
Sure as the sky is blue

এবং আমি তাই সম্পূর্ণ
আবেগে জড়ানো
তাই শারীরিকভাবে আকৃষ্ট
তাই বেপরোয়াভাবে অভিনয় করছি
আমি তোমাকে খুব প্রয়োজন
নিশ্চিত আকাশ যেমন নীল

And I'm in so electrically
Charged up kinetically
Actin' erratically
Need you fanatically
You get to me magically
Sure as the sky is blue
Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you
Do you love me too
Baby, I love you

এবং আমি তাই বৈদ্যুতিক মধ্যে আছি
গতিশীলভাবে চার্জ করা হয়েছে
অনিয়মিতভাবে কাজ করে
আপনি ধর্মান্ধ প্রয়োজন
তুমি আমার কাছে যাদু করে
নিশ্চিত আকাশ যেমন নীল
জান আমি তোমাকে ভালোবাসি
জান আমি তোমাকে ভালোবাসি
আপনি আমাকে খুব ভালবাসেন না
জান আমি তোমাকে ভালোবাসি

All comments from YouTube:

bombshell42701

4y↑24

So very tragic that the most beautiful woman in country music with--by far--the most powerful and emotional voice was not the greatest selling of all time is so sad. Martina is so very amazing. I am so glad I get to hear her sing

Dwight Mcqueen

2y↑1

My girlfriend would pass for her twin

Michael Ulbricht

2y↑7

Yeah, I've seen many of the greatest performers and bands in history. I love Martina's great vocals & this "insanely catchy" song.

Patti

2y↑5

Love this song! Reminds me of my love who left this world and me in March/2014! Miss him always and he will be in my heart forever! ❤️🙏🏻

Mitch-A-él Avilez Ortiz

4y↑39

Always brings back memories of my wife who passed away 4 years ago from one of our favorite movies.

Eric Farrar

3y↑2

I am sorry for you lost man

Julie Paradies

3y↑3

Wow she passed away from a movie that’s really tragic.

Taneesha Brodie

So very sorry for your loss. May God cover you and protect you🥰🥲

Amani White

3y↑2

Woah! That's so tragically sad man! (90s talk) your wife passed away from a movie she was in! Sorry for the loss dude! (90s talk) I wonder what that movie is called though.

MissLalove123

4y↑15

Havent heard this song in years and for some reason it popped into my head today. I guess I miss feeling this way.

Trevor Ambrose

I remember my mom use to listen to this 24/7 back then now when I’m drunk I get the chills at everything we listen too

Kathleen Dragoo

2y↑8

My husband told me about this song when we first met. He told me to listen to it because it was how he felt about me. Together 20 years later.

Adam Duplessie

I heard this on the radio and remember it. If you don't hear a song for a few years, you forget about it. No matter how much you enjoy it.

Stacy Williams

4y↑6

I haven't seen the video of this song in years since I was 7 and I feel so amazed to be reunited with it after so long and every time I have love emotions this song always pops in my head I look up to this song as much as I look up to Martina McBride 🥰🎧🎶🎵🎶

Vincent kenney

3y↑6

Martina McBride is the best as far as I’m concerned!

PutYaGunsOn

My first time hearing this song in full.

I just remember seeing 0:36 to 0:46 in a CD commercial all the time as a kid, but the whole song just brings me back

Joseph Magliocca

This song has been randomly been getting stuck in my head for the last 20 years or so.

mykylc

4y↑18

I am by no means a country fan. I have very wide music tastes. From Slayer to Nirvana to House music, classic 70’s rock, KISS, Rush, old back in the day Rap, classical...you name it. Just no country. I used to have my alarm radio set to KMLE here in Phoenix because I would hear country and instantly get up to turn the radio off to get ready for work. One morning I hear the very ending of this song and I woke up with a smile...like an angel was singing in my ear. I called the radio station and nobody was picking up and I later found out the songs were on auto play and they couldn’t tell me who it was that was playing though I had the time in the morning.
A female friend of mine would surely know as she was the self proclaimed country queen of all time. I told her how it ended and she was no help at all.
This was back in the days on Napster. Remember Napster? Do you have any idea how many songs contain the words “I love you”...TOO MANY! I searched and searched for about 2 months and no luck at all. I heard hundreds of hundreds of songs. When I was about to give up I saw a name of an artist and I thought...it’s going to be some Irish ballad. God knows I heard it all in my search. And BOOM...there it was. Martina McBride. Soon as I heard her the song start I recognized the melody and then I heard her voice. I must have listened to it 50 times that day. Once I found out who it was I researched the day lights out of her and got to love her even more for the reputation she has with her fans. Such a wonderful woman. So, for the hell of it, I joined her fan club. Got a nice picture and some other stuff. I also got entered into a meet and greet for when she is on tour. Well my girlfriend at the time surprised me with tickets to go see her at the Dodge Theatre here in Phoenix. Man I was so excited. But a couple of months went by and I heard nothing about the meet and greet even though they said you would be contacted either way. On the day of the concert something told me to check my junk mail and low and behold I was picked for the meet and greet!!!!! It came with directions of when and where to meet at the theatre along with a pass they gave me at the ticket window when we arrived. I couldn’t believe I got to meet her. Got a pic with her. Talked for a short bit and I told her this story of how this rocker came to love her music. She was so gorgeous and tiny. Such a powerful voice to come out of such a small frame.
I’m still no country fan...but I have all of her albums. She’ll always hold a special place in my heart. Saw her about 6 more times too. :) Martina, I love YOU!

Rusty Relics Farm

Metalhead here and I love Willie Nelson hos backstory is Metal as Fuck.

AJ

2y↑1

This is one of the best stories I can say I've read! It's crazy the way someone's voice, vibe, personality, etc can be completely polar opposite and then that special someone grabs a hold of you. Definitely one of the best feelings discovering a new love for something, especially music!!!

mykylc

@AJ And the reward when finally finding her. I still love her.

Sterling Pless

1y↑1

Agreed its the least on my Spotify but her voice is amazing

Steve Ankney

3y↑3

I can't enough of that pretty face, wonderful voice, and those blue eyes!

Sunbeam

2y↑2

Another favorite McBride song from long ago, where I didn't know the title or artist, until I heard it played on another video, which brought me here today! 🙂

Taneesha Brodie

3y↑1

Adore this movie and the song. Lol brings tears to my eyes all the time idk why

Brandi M

3y↑23

Her awkward dancing is so cute.

jim blevins

Her awkward dancing is poetry in motion! Country Music where have you gone? When George Strait can have ANYBODY come on stage to sing with him and he has Martina McBride it says EVERYTHING! Country Music 2022 you just dont get it???

Holly Kostera

Awkward dancing?!?!??? Her dancing is very natural and completely and totally adorable and so fitting for the song. The song is obviously about being head over heels for someone. The dancing is perfect! LOVE HER!

Steve Ankney

3y↑3

I played this song for a girl when I in my 20's. It worked!

LTJfan 1992

Lucky guy 👍🏿

Daniel Berry

I think this song means . He brings out the best in her . A life she never knew she had . I Love You

Sterling Pless

1y↑1

She did have the best voice in country 😭 she just didn't have the best popularity society is a bandwagon

Jessica Blasingame

48w

Love this song! It the happiest love song! 💙😃💛💚🩷❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖🩷🩷💚💚💛😃🩵💙💙💙💙😃💛💚❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖🩷🩷💚💚💚💛💛😃😃😃🩵💙💙💙💙😃💚🩷💖💖❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖🩷💚💚💛😃😃🩵🩵🩵🩵💙💙🩵😃💛💚🩷💖💖

Casandra

Love this movie 🥰🧡

Bo Skoglund

I have been in love to you since you left me and still love you after seven years.

Ironman7

I’ve always been romantic one of the greatest love songs I have ever heard I didn’t know if I was ever going to find who I was meant to be with found her in 2007 got married in 2011 we recently had anniversaries for being together and married I love you baby

Relationship Goals

This song is dedicated to the most loved man in my life. He should’ve been and could’ve been mine. Too young! Sucks!!

Angelina Leahy

I love you, it's always you,
it will always be , forever and ever

Nicholas Mardis

4y↑1

Thanks for uploading this video for this song been looking for it for a long time.

Sherry Hannah

Me too I been looking for it also

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Eric Denney

4y↑1

Wonder if you're aware that many if not all of the so-called "Official Videos" that you've uploaded are screwed up? Somewhere between 1:00 and 1:30 (usually at almost exactly 1:00) they zoom in, cropping out much of the picture for the rest of the video, and the encoding quality falls through the floor. It's an encoding problem, not a playback/streaming problem. Same thing happens if you download the videos and play them through any media player. Couple examples are "Take Me Home Tonight" (Eddie Money), and "I Love You" (Martina McBride), but other videos have the same problem.

BeachNanny

4y↑2

Likely because an “official “ channel is not posting the video. People will put up videos of something, altering them in some way to avoid copyright issues.

Sterling Pless

On Netflix right now cracks me up when grandma says I like his tight but this is a good romance movie 🎬

Hridoye Bangladesh, from Bangladesh

2y↑2

Alexis Potter

I will sing this song to my boyfriend

Andrea Patane

2y↑1

I've added this song from Martina McBride into a playlist that I made on Spotify which is called, "Country love songs." 👍🏼 if Runaway Bride brought you here.

private

3y↑1

Runaway bride to funny loved it 💖

Sterling Pless

Runaway Bride was really a good movie

Chris Ervin

4y↑5

I worked on this video. She is great.

Sterling Pless

Gere was a good looking actor and man

Sterling Pless

Had a friend they called him Runaway Ray he's the sexiest man alive they call him the Ray Guy he's well known all over in GA and SC

Rachel Tully

3y↑10

Just found out Martina is my 4th cousin!!!!!!

Justice Harrison

Hello there Rachel nice meeting you here

Sterling Pless

Gere what a good looking guy

Cory Weston

3y↑2

Savage Garden turned down the chance to write and a record a song for this movie, making way for Martina, to write and record The Animal Song for The Other Sister.