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.
Valentine
Martina McBride Lyrics
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no way to speak
I would still hear you
If there were no tears
no way to feel inside
I'd still feel for you
and even if the sun refused to shine
even if romance ran out of rhyme
until the end of time
you're all I need, my love, my valentine
All of my life
I have been waiting for
all you give to me
you've opened my eyes
and showed me how to love unselfishly
I've dreamed of this a thousand times before
but in my dreams I couldn't love you more
I will give you my heart
untill the end of time
you're all I need, my love, my valentine
and even if the sun refused to shine
even if romance ran out of rhyme
you would still have my heart
until the end of time
cause all I need is you my valentine
oh
you're all I need, my love, my valentine
The lyrics of Martina McBride's song "Valentine" express the depth of love and commitment in a relationship. The singer talks about how even if words fail, and tears are not enough to express her feelings, she will still hear and feel the love. She also highlights how her partner has changed her life, made her love unselfishly, and opened her eyes to new possibilities. The lyrics also point to an eternal love that is not dependent on the circumstances of life, romance, or the sun shining. The singer emphasizes that her love is unwavering and strong, and that she only needs her partner, her valentine, to complete her.
The chorus reiterates the same message, emphasizing how much the singer loves her partner and how she has been dreaming of this love for a long time. She vows to give her heart to him for the rest of her life, and even beyond. The lyrics of "Valentine" capture the essence of true love, which goes beyond words and actions, and is a deep, unshakeable commitment to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
If there were no words
no way to speak
I would still hear you
Even if we couldn't communicate through words, I would still sense and understand you.
If there were no tears
no way to feel inside
I'd still feel for you
Even if I couldn't physically express my emotions, I would still feel love for you in the depths of my soul.
and even if the sun refused to shine
even if romance ran out of rhyme
you would still have my heart
until the end of time
you're all I need, my love, my valentine
Even in the darkest of times, when love doesn't come easy, you will always have my unwavering love and commitment.
All of my life
I have been waiting for
all you give to me
I have been searching for someone to love me the way you do my entire life, and I am grateful for all that you bring to my life.
you've opened my eyes
and showed me how to love unselfishly
You have taught me what true, selfless love looks like, and I am a better person because of it.
I've dreamed of this a thousand times before
but in my dreams I couldn't love you more
I will give you my heart
untill the end of time
you're all I need, my love, my valentine
I have dreamed of finding someone to love me as much as I love you many times, but in reality, my love for you is beyond what I could even imagine. I will give my heart to you forever and ever.
cause all I need is you my valentine
oh
you're all I need, my love, my valentine
You are the only person I need in my life to be happy and fulfilled. You are my everything, my valentine.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIM BRICKMAN, JACK KUGELL, JACK DAVID KUGELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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If there were no words
No way to speak
I would still hear you
If there were no tears
No way to feel inside
I'd still feel for you
And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
You're all I need, my love, my Valentine
All of my life
I have been waiting for
All you give to me
You've opened my eyes
And shown me how to love unselfishly
I've dreamed of this a thousand times before
In my dreams I couldn't love you more
I will give you my heart until the end of time
You're all I need, my love, my Valentine
And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
'Cause all I need is you, my Valentine
You're all I need, my love, my Valentine
@kevinallmond7335
This song HAS to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I lost my wife 4 yrs ago, and still think of her when I hear this. God bless you my valentine.
@lindajackson8559
First time hearing this beautiful song!
Valentine's Day 2022
♥️
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@jhall1ny
I’m so sorry for your loss.
@mattatthapon1461
I'm sending you my condolences
@domingopanaligan9859
Oh my God I feel like crying. So sorry.
@14zanessafan
my grandma was my valentine , we had a special grandmother and granddaughter bond. She never judged me when i was in the wrong, and this is one of the songs that reminds me of her and her caring and loving heart
@carmelaquintino9599
This was my wedding song 25 years ago and I still get so emotional when I hear this song. Because still after 25 years I still feel the same way about my husband.
@carollanzarone1255
Mt wedding song too. Married 1998
@benlaw4647
Me too ! 1999...my wife passed back in February. I was thinking of her tonight and found myself here listening as tears stream down my face...may God bless you always.. 🙏❤