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.
Take These Chains From My Heart
Martina McBride Lyrics
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You've grown cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartache lingers on
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these tears from my eyes and let me see
Just a spark of the love that used to be
If you love somebody new, let me find a new love too
Give my heart just a word of sympathy
Be as fair to my heart as you can be
Then if you no longer care for the love that's beating there
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
You've grown cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartache lingers on
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
In these lyrics, Martina McBride sings about a relationship that has turned sour, where one partner has lost interest in the other. The metaphor of chains is used to describe the emotional and psychological burden that this unrequited love has become for her. She pleads with her lover to take these chains off her heart and let her be free from the pain of loving someone who no longer cares for her. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the deep desire for freedom and release from this emotional entanglement.
The verses of the song offer specific ways in which the singer hopes to be set free. She asks that her tears be wiped away and that she might once again see a glimmer of the love that had previously existed within their relationship. She expresses a willingness to move on, even if her partner has already found someone new, as long as she might also have the chance to find new love. Finally, she asks for some small measure of consolation, some recognition of the love that she had given and the pain that she now endures.
Overall, "Take These Chains From My Heart" is a poignant and heartfelt expression of the pain and longing associated with a relationship that has soured. The use of the metaphor of chains vividly portrays the weight and burden that such a situation can impose on someone's heart, while the repeated plea for freedom speaks to the deep desire for relief from that pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
I want to be free from the emotional burden of this relationship
You've grown cold and no longer care for me
You've become indifferent and don't love me anymore
All my faith in you is gone but the heartache lingers on
I don't trust or believe in you anymore, but the pain of our failed relationship remains
Take these tears from my eyes and let me see
I want to see clearly and not be blinded by sadness
Just a spark of the love that used to be
I want to be reminded of the love we once shared, even if it's just a small part of it
If you love somebody new, let me find a new love too
If you've moved on, allow me to do the same and find love elsewhere
Give my heart just a word of sympathy
I need emotional support and understanding from you
Be as fair to my heart as you can be
Please don't be cruel or indifferent towards my feelings
Then if you no longer care for the love that's beating there
If you don't love me anymore
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
I want to be free from the emotional burden of this relationship
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pamela Wolfe
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
You've grow cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartache lingers on
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these tears from my eyes and let me see
Just a spark of the love that use to be
If you love somebody new, let me find a new love too
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
...... MUSIC BREAK ......
Give my heart just a word of sympathy
Be as fair to my heart as you can be
Then if you, no longer care, for the love that’s beating there
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
You've grow cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartache lingers on
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Lou Anzore
Love Martina singing Old School Country. Can't get enough....
Bijano Yanthan
She has an amazing voice
Ian Stewart
As usual, Martina does a great job on this classic!!! Thanks for posting it.
Diane Dozois
Martina sings all these songs in Timeless like no other. Wonderful voice
Bandsman Pat
Beautifully sung and compliments to the instrumentalists for perfect unfussy accompaniment.
Pamela Wolfe
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
You've grow cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartache lingers on
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these tears from my eyes and let me see
Just a spark of the love that use to be
If you love somebody new, let me find a new love too
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
...... MUSIC BREAK ......
Give my heart just a word of sympathy
Be as fair to my heart as you can be
Then if you, no longer care, for the love that’s beating there
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
You've grow cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartache lingers on
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Bijano Yanthan
Thanks for the lyrics👌👌👌
David Large
Martina has such a great voice and the looks as well she is great .
Rosemarie Brancato
So beautiful....you can sing...great tunes.....ur never too old to love this music
Jerome Tuck
What a doll , and she sure can sing