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.
Rose Garden
Martina McBride Lyrics
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Along with the sunshine there's gotta be a little rain sometime
When you take you gotta give so live and let live and let go
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden
I could promise you things like big diamond rings
But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover
So you better think it over
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
But what would it matter?
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine there's gotta be a little rain sometime
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden
I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
But if that's what it takes to hold you I'd just as soon let you go
But there's one thing I want you to know
You'd better look before you leap still waters run deep
And there won't always be someone there to pull you out
And you know what I'm talking about
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine there's gotta be a little rain sometime
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine there's gotta be a little rain sometime
The lyrics to Martina McBride's song Rose Garden convey a message of honesty in relationships. The singer apologizes for not being able to promise her partner a perfect life without any struggles, represented by the metaphor of a rose garden. She acknowledges that rain, or hardships, are a necessary part of life and relationships, and that one must learn to let things go and accept the good with the bad. McBride suggests that love should not be unhappy, but rather a source of joy, and encourages her partner to enjoy the good times while they last.
The line, "I could promise you things like big diamond rings, but you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover," highlights the impracticality of seeking material possessions as a means of happiness. Additionally, the line "But there's one thing I want you to know, you'd better look before you leap, still waters run deep," urges the partner to think carefully before making any big decisions, as things may not always be as they seem.
Overall, the lyrics of Rose Garden encourage honesty, acceptance, and the enjoyment of life's small moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden
I apologize for any miscommunication or false expectations, especially regarding the intensity or consistent happiness of our relationship
Along with the sunshine there's gotta be a little rain sometime
Life is full of ups and downs, and it's important to recognize that difficult times are inevitable
When you take you gotta give so live and let live and let go
Relationships require balance and compromise, and sometimes it's necessary to be flexible and accept things that can't be changed
I could promise you things like big diamond rings
I could offer material possessions or grand gestures as a way to win your affection, but that wouldn't solve any underlying issues in our relationship
But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover
True love and happiness can't be forced or fabricated - it takes time and effort to cultivate a meaningful connection
So you better think it over
It's important to consider the consequences of our actions and decisions, especially when it comes to matters of the heart
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
I would do anything to make you happy in the moment, but that might not be sustainable or realistic in the long run
But what would it matter?
Even if I were able to provide everything you wanted, it wouldn't necessarily guarantee a happy and fulfilling life together
Well, if sweet talking you could make it come true
If I could use persuasive language or flattery to create a perfect relationship, I would do it in a heartbeat
You'd better look before you leap still waters run deep
It's important to be cautious and thoughtful when making big decisions, because things are not always as they seem
And there won't always be someone there to pull you out
Sometimes we have to rely on ourselves to navigate difficult situations, because we can't always rely on others to save us
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Let's enjoy the good times and try to appreciate the positive aspects of our relationship
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Love should bring joy and happiness, rather than sadness or despair
Come along and share the good times while we can
Let's make the most of the happy moments we have together, because we never know how long they'll last
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joe South
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