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.
Life #9
Martina McBride Lyrics
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Don't tell me no stories I don't
Want to hear no lies
No reason, or excuses,none of
Your alibis
The phone rings I pick it up nobody's
On the line
Just biding her time
You'd have me believe it's just a
Night out with your friends
But I know you're going back to see her again
[Chorus]
You're stealing love
Living on life number nine
Breaking my heart
Living on borrowed time
You're catting around
Playing with fire
You're stealing love
Living on life number nine
You're running on empty troubles
On every side
You've used up your last chance
You've got no place to hide
I'm tired of these heartaches tired
Of living a lie
Go to her she's waiting
But someday you're gonna find
The grass ain't always greener on the other side
Now what you thought was love was what you left behind
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Life #9" by Martina McBride is about a woman who is tired of her man's lies and cheating ways. She's caught on, and she's not having it anymore. The opening lines convey that the woman is done with all the excuses and lies that are being fed to her. She's unwilling to listen to any more "stories" or "alibis." The woman's suspicions are further confirmed when the phone rings, but there's nobody on the line. She knows it's her man's other woman waiting on the other end.
The lyrics to the chorus speak of the man's life being his ninth, indicating that he has already had eight previous relationships. These previous relationships have failed, and he is now on borrowed time. He is running on empty, and his troubles are mounting. The woman is warning the man that he's playing with fire, and he's going to get burned. She tells him to go to his other woman as she's waiting for him, but he'll eventually realize that the love he thought he had is the one he gave up.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tell me no stories I don't
I don't want to hear any excuses or lies from you.
Want to hear no lies
I am tired of being lied to and I want you to be truthful.
No reason or excuses, none of your alibis
I do not want any explanations or justifications from you, I am done with your excuses and lies.
The phone rings, I pick it up nobody's on the line
I know that she is calling you, but I am not interested in answering that call.
I know she's waiting for you, she's just biding her time
I am aware that she is waiting for you, and I know she is just waiting for the right moment to take you away from me.
You'd have me believe it's just a night out with your friends
You try to make it sound like you are just hanging out with your buddies, but I know the truth about where you are going.
But I know you're going back to see her again
I am certain that you are going back to see your other woman and continuing the affair.
You're stealing love living on life number nine
You are living a life that is risky and not sustainable, as you have used up eight other chances in the past.
Breaking my heart living on borrowed time
You are putting me through so much pain and heartache, and I know that this cannot continue for much longer.
You're catting around playing with fire
You are being reckless and risking everything by cheating on me.
You're running on empty troubles on every side
Your life is full of problems and you are barely getting by, and the affair is only making things worse.
You've used up your last chance, you've got no place to hide
You have used up all your opportunities to make things right, and now you have nowhere to go or hide from the consequences of your actions.
I'm tired of these heartaches tired of living a lie
I am exhausted from all the pain and suffering you have put me through, and I can no longer live this life of deceit and betrayal.
Go to her she's waiting but someday you're gonna find
You are free to go to your other woman, but someday you will realize the mistake you made in throwing away a good thing.
The grass ain't always greener on the other side
Things may not always be better with someone else or in a different situation.
Now what you thought was love was what you left behind
You may have thought you found love with the other woman, but in reality, you left behind true love with me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KOSTAS LAZARIDES, TONY PEREZ
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@bruceohandley2024
I think she is the best female country singer and I think she is the most beautiful one as well. That makes her incredible.
@garypender5416
One of the hottest and talented female country music superstars of all time.
@MissAmazanda
The nineties country women had it going... all so different, all so beautiful in voice and uniqueness. Its a decade that won't be easily forgotten. Martina was truly one of those Angels who never ages or grows old. She's as beautiful today as she was then, and always will be! Same with Dolly, Reba, Pam, and all the rest. Thank you for this, <3
@martinamcbride6465
Thanks for the likes on my page and all the support shown as a special fan of mine, i hope you don't stop listening to my music ..
@googy7906
Martina you are so beautiful
@sclawman
Always loved the pedal steel in this tune.
@jonathanreynoldscountry
Paul Franklin, one of the absolute best session steel guitar players in Nashville.
@sclawman
@@jonathanreynoldscountry No doubt. Played on many George Strait and Vince Gill albums to name a few
@HHSGDFootballJPD
To the person who said we need a Van Halen inspired lead steel guitar and twin fiddle solos, I thank you.
@billyhupp3485
The most beautiful eyes and one of the best voices ever. She is still as gorgeous today and will always be the best looking lady of country music!