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.
Whatever You Say
Martina McBride Lyrics
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Something out of nothin'
You're sayin' everything's okay.
You've always got an answer
Before I ask the question.
Whatever you say.
Now we can change the subject
Same old story anyway.
Later we can work it out
Right now you're talked out.
Yeah,whatever you say.
Oh I know you can hear me
But I'm not sure you're listening
I hear what you're sayin'
But still there's something missin'.
Whether I go,whether I stay
Right now depends on
Whatever you say.
You say yes you need me
And no you wouldn't leave me
And that should be enough to make me stay.
And even though I want to
I don't hear I love you
In whatever you say.
Oh I know you can hear me
But I'm not sure you're listening
I hear what you're sayin'
But still there's something missin'.
Whether I go,whether I stay
Right now depends on
Whatever you say.
Oh whether I go,whether I stay
Right now depends on
Whatever you say.
Whatever you say.
Whatever you say.
The song "Whatever You Say" by Martina McBride is a story of a relationship where one person is always dismissing the feelings and concerns of the other. The opening lyrics "You think I'm always makin' something out of nothin'" sets the tone of the song, where one person is not taking the other seriously. Throughout the song, the singer tries to communicate their feelings but is met with unhelpful responses like "you're sayin' everything's okay."
The chorus of the song reiterates the idea that the singer's ultimate decision to stay or leave the relationship depends entirely on what the other person says. The lyrics "Whether I go, whether I stay, right now depends on whatever you say" represent the power dynamic in the relationship. The other person holds all the cards and the singer is left feeling powerless.
The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer says "I hear what you're sayin' but still there's something missin'." This line captures the idea that true communication involves not just hearing words, but also understanding the underlying emotions and intentions behind them. This is something that the other person in the relationship has failed to do, leading to frustration and confusion on the part of the singer.
Overall, "Whatever You Say" is a powerful song about the importance of communication and the dangers of dismissiveness in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I'm always makin'
You believe I am constantly creating unnecessary issues or drama.
Something out of nothin'
You believe I am exaggerating or making problems out of insignificant situations.
You're sayin' everything's okay.
You claim that everything is alright and there is no reason for concern.
You've always got an answer
You always seem to have a solution or explanation ready before I even ask a question.
Before I ask the question.
Before I even manage to articulate my concern or query.
Whatever you say.
You dismiss my potential objections or doubts by suggesting that your opinion is enough.
Now we can change the subject
We can redirect the conversation to a different topic.
Pretend I never brought it up,
We can act as if my issue or concern was never mentioned.
Same old story anyway.
You believe this is a repetitive or unimportant topic of discussion.
Later we can work it out
We can return to the topic and try to find a solution or understanding later in time.
Right now you're talked out.
At this moment, you are not interested or ready to continue the conversation.
Yeah,whatever you say.
You dismiss my ideas or objections with an attitude of apathy.
Oh I know you can hear me
I am aware that you are able to hear my voice and understand my words.
But I'm not sure you're listening
However, I am uncertain if you are truly taking my words into consideration and understanding their meaning.
I hear what you're sayin'
I comprehend the words that you are speaking.
But still there's something missin'.
However, I sense that there is an element of sincerity or understanding that is lacking from your words.
Whether I go,whether I stay
My decision to stay or leave the situation is uncertain.
Right now depends on
It is based on.
Whatever you say.
Your response or decision to the situation will determine my next move.
You say yes you need me
You state that you require my presence or assistance.
And no you wouldn't leave me
You claim that you will not abandon me or the situation.
And that should be enough to make me stay.
You believe that this statement should be sufficient to convince me to remain in the situation.
And even though I want to
Despite my own desires or emotions,
I don't hear I love you
I do not perceive an expression of love or appreciation in your words.
In whatever you say.
Regardless of what you might say or claim.
Oh whether I go,whether I stay
My decision of whether to stay or leave the situation is still uncertain.
Right now depends on
It is based on.
Whatever you say.
Your response or decision to the situation will determine my next move.
Whatever you say.
Once again, you suggest that your own opinion or decision is sufficient in resolving the conflict or issue at hand.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TONY MARTIN, ED HILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@erichausersr.8618
hey.
greetings from tampa bay area.
Martina has the most beautiful and sexy eyes ive ever seen!
Her voice is by far the best in country music history!
She is awesome "live" as well as on video or cd!
Could calm " godzilla"!!!
Who ever gets to look into those eyes every day and at night...
you are by far...
LUCKY!!!
love ya forever girl.
@isabellastens3078
Anna Wauson I was always different from my mom and younger sister they were the ones who loved visiting with others
Me on the other hand cant be in a room of more than 3 to 4 people maybe and even 3 is stretching it
She and my mom are practically twins
I can talk to my mom about things that happened to us but not about my views or opinions
My sister and I are pretty much the same can talk about the past but not about views unless we want to fight cant even talk about what I love with her writing/reading etc.
Even our friends know that we were never very close not including my sisters dad who abused our mother I was always the quiet one just now starting to learn confidence in my self struggling with it day by day
@cappskr92
One of the most underrated country singers of all-time.
@melissapiersee-morris680
Completely agree!!! I've seen her live 3 times. Her voice is amazing.
@seanscanlon9067
Not trying to be rude here but who exactly underrates Martina?
She has won the Academy Of Country Music Awards Top Female Vocalist of the Year three times, the Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year four times and has been nominated numerous other times for those two awards, and is generally regarded as one of the best female voices ever in country music.
@didibolter9362
We seen her in Enumclaw Washington and she was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!! 👏👏👏👏
@krisschara8244
This was one of her best songs and you don't hear people recognize it as often. She's so good 😍
@danielqualls7653
Love her strong voice!
@gloriapemelton1708
This hits home with me😓
@didibolter9362
@@gloriapemelton1708 Me too gloria!
@kylewallace474
This was her best song!!!!!
@misskoool
Totally...one of my favorites of hers.