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.
In My Daughter's Eyes
Martina McBride Lyrics
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I am a hero
I am strong and wise
And I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I want to be
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes
Everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light
And the world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me
Gives me strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes
And when she wraps her hand around my finger
How it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about
It's hanging on when your heart is had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes
I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
And though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you'll see
How happy she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes
The song "In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride is an emotional tribute to the love and admiration a mother feels for her daughter. The lyrics are very heartfelt and speak of the incredible bond between parent and child. The title of the song is a metaphor for how the mother sees herself and the world around her through her daughter's perspective. The first stanza talks about how the mother feels like a hero in her daughter's eyes, someone who is strong, wise, and fearless. However, she acknowledges that this is not entirely true and that her daughter has actually rescued her, and shown her who she wants to be. In essence, her daughter has given her a new lease on life.
In the second stanza, the mother admires how her daughter sees everyone as equal and believes that darkness can be turned into light. She knows that this gift of a child is a miracle from God and it gives her strength even when she feels weak. That strength comes from the love she has for her daughter, which gives her a reason to believe in a better world. The chorus then talks about how the simple act of her daughter holding her hand can put a smile in her heart and give her clarity on what life really means. The mother acknowledges that life can be tough sometimes, but by holding on and giving more, she has seen the light and that light is in her daughter's eyes.
Finally, the last verse talks about how the mother sees the future reflected in her daughter's eyes. Even though she knows that her daughter will grow up and leave, she hopes that someday her daughter will remember how happy she made her. Even when she's gone, the mother will always be there in her daughter's eyes.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of motherhood, how children can be a source of strength and inspiration, and how parents can see the best version of themselves through their children. The lyrics capture the beauty and complexity of the parent-child relationship, and the love that endures through the toughest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
In my daughter's eyes
The way my daughter sees me is important to me
I am a hero
My daughter admires and looks up to me
I am strong and wise
My daughter thinks that I am capable and intelligent
And I know no fear
My daughter sees me as someone who is brave and fearless
But the truth is plain to see
However, the reality is different from what my daughter thinks
She was sent to rescue me
My daughter has helped me overcome my weaknesses and challenges
I see who I want to be
My daughter's perception of me inspires me to strive to become a better person
Everyone is equal
My daughter sees the good in everyone and believes that we should treat everyone equally
Darkness turns to light
My daughter has a positive outlook on life, and sees the good in all situations
And the world is at peace
My daughter has a hopeful and optimistic view of the world
This miracle God gave to me
I feel blessed to have my daughter in my life
Gives me strength when I am weak
My daughter helps me through difficult times
I find reason to believe
My daughter gives me hope and inspires me to be positive
And when she wraps her hand around my finger
Physical touch from my daughter has a powerful impact on me
How it puts a smile in my heart
My daughter's love and affection bring me joy
Everything becomes a little clearer
My daughter helps me gain perspective and see things more clearly
I realize what life is all about
My daughter has helped me understand the true meaning of life
It's hanging on when your heart is had enough
Life can be difficult, but you need to keep going even when you feel like giving up
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
Sometimes you need to push yourself harder to achieve your goals
I've seen the light
My daughter has brought light and positivity into my life
In my daughter's eyes
My daughter's perception of me will always be important to me
I can see the future
My daughter is a representation of the future that I want to create
A reflection of who I am and what will be
My daughter is a reflection of my values and the person that I want to be
And though she'll grow and someday leave
My daughter will grow up and eventually move on to live her own life
Maybe raise a family
My daughter may have her own family someday
When I'm gone I hope you'll see
Even when I'm no longer here, I want my daughter to remember how much she meant to me
How happy she made me
My daughter brought immense happiness into my life
For I'll be there
Even when I'm gone, I will always be a part of my daughter's life
In my daughter's eyes
My daughter's perspective on me will always be special and significant
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Written by: James T. Slater
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