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.
You're Not Leaving Me
Martina McBride Lyrics
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You're not leaving me, you're not leaving me
She said take a good look at this diamond ring
The one that you gave me when I was nineteen
She said look at your children, look at the storm
I don't care if we're flat out broke but
You're not leaving me, you're not leaving me
Go on, pack your suitcase if you want to
Yeah, pitch a fit till your face turns blue
You can say what you want and think what you think
Sit right down and pour yourself a drink 'cause
You're not leaving me, you're not leaving me
You're not leaving me, you're not leaving me
Oh, you can run and you can hide
Everybody knows your name
Keep on big talking
Go on start walking come back anyway
Come back anyway
Yeah you're my husband and you need my loving
That ain't gonna change
So keep on big talking
Go on start walking, come back anyway
You're not leaving me, you're not leaving me
You're not leaving me, you're not leaving me
She said take a good look at this diamond ring
(You're not leaving me)
One that you gave me when I was nineteen
(You're not leaving me)
Look at you're children, look at the storm
(You're not leaving me)
I don't care if we're flat out broke
You're not leaving me, you're not leaving me
You're not leaving me
The song 'You're Not Leaving Me' by Martina McBride is a powerful ballad about the strength of love and the will to fight for a relationship. The song is essentially a declaration by the singer to her husband that no matter what happens, he is not leaving her. She lists various reasons for him to stay, including the diamond ring he gave her when they were young, their children, and the storm they have been through together. Even if they are broke, she will not let him go.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's resolve, as she repeats that her husband is not leaving her no matter what he does. She tells him to pack his suitcase if he wants to, and to say what he wants and think what he thinks. Despite his protests, she is determined to keep him by her side.
Line by Line Meaning
You're not leaving me, you're not leaving me
The singer is determined to keep her partner in the relationship and refuses to let them go.
She said take a good look at this diamond ring
The singer reminds her partner of their commitment to each other with a symbol of their love and marriage.
The one that you gave me when I was nineteen
The diamond ring was given to the singer as a young woman by her partner and represents their shared history and enduring love.
She said look at your children, look at the storm
The artist draws attention to their shared responsibilities and challenges, such as raising their children through difficult times.
I don't care if we're flat out broke but
The artist emphasizes that material wealth is not the most important factor in their relationship, and that they can weather financial difficulties together.
Go on, pack your suitcase if you want to
The singer challenges her partner to leave if they really want to, but makes it clear that she is not interested in letting them go.
Yeah, pitch a fit till your face turns blue
The singer dismisses any dramatic displays of emotion or anger from her partner as irrelevant to her commitment to their relationship.
You can say what you want and think what you think
The artist acknowledges her partner's right to their own thoughts and feelings, but remains steadfast in her desire to keep them by her side.
Sit right down and pour yourself a drink 'cause
The artist suggests that her partner take a moment to calm down, as she is not going to change her mind about wanting to stay together.
Oh, you can run and you can hide
The artist acknowledges that her partner could try to escape the relationship, but notes that their shared community is aware of their affections for one another.
Everybody knows your name
The singer implies that they have a shared social circle that would be surprised if her partner were to leave her.
Keep on big talking
The artist asserts that her partner can talk about leaving all they want, but she knows they are not sincere in their desire to do so.
Go on start walking come back anyway
The singer suggests that her partner may try to leave, but will ultimately return to her.
Yeah you're my husband and you need my loving
The singer reminds her partner of their marital status and the fact that they are emotionally connected and dependent on one another.
That ain't gonna change
The singer asserts that their relationship dynamics will remain the same regardless of any obstacles they may face.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GORDIE SAMPSON, HILLARY LINDSEY, TROY VERGES
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