With a contract to Mercury Records (1975), McEntire began her professional career singing heavily pop-influenced ballads, a far cry from the neotraditionalist movement she would help lead a few years later.
"I Don't Want To Be A One Night Stand" became her first charting single in 1976. Her first Top 10 hit "(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" followed four years later, and in 1982 she scored her first #1 hit with "Can't Even Get The Blues."
Frustrated at her limited commercial success, McEntire left Mercury and signed with MCA Records in 1984. 1984's "Just A Little Love" wasn't much different form her Mercury material and was only moderately successful. However, another album followed later that same year, titled "My Kind of Country." This was a return-to-roots record, complete with fiddles and steel. It was comprised largely of covers of classic country songs, as well as original songs such as "How Blue" and the Harlan Howard-penned "Somebody Should Leave", both of which reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
In the early 1990s McEntire expanded her audience by adopting a softer, more pop-oriented sound. She became one of the best-selling country artists of all time, releasing three volumes of greatest hits collections.
Since that first #1 hit in 1982, she's forked out 21 more chartbusters, which are all recapped on "Reba #1s" released on November 22nd, 2005. The 2-disc compilation features all 22 number one singles (according to Billboard magazine) in chronological order, including two new tracks "You're Gonna Be" and "Love Needs A Holiday." "Reba #1s" also contains 11 singles that reached the #1 spot in publications other than Billboard.
She won the Female Vocalist of the Year award from the Country Music Association four times in a row (a record she holds with Martina McBride), and had dozens of Top Ten hits during the 80s. For her contribution to the recording industry, Reba McEntire has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7000 Hollywood Blvd. In 1995, she was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
She is one of only six solo women (others include Shania Twain, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Taylor Swift), to win the Country Music Association's highest honor, "Entertainer Of The Year". McEntire continued to hit the charts through the 2000s, as well as appearing in television and film, most notably Tremors, a cult horror movie series, Forever Love, and One Night at McCool's. She also starred as Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway, receiving critical acclaim.
From 2001 to 2007, Reba starred in the hit WB television show, Reba (with Texan actor Christopher Rich as her philandering ex-husband), even getting a visit from fellow country star Dolly Parton who played Reba's character's supervisor at a real estate firm.
You're Gonna Be
Reba McEntire Lyrics
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Like I have all the answers
I hope, I have the ones you need
I've never really done this, now I know what scared is
Sometimes, I'll protect you from everything that's wrong
Other times, I'll let you just find out on your own
But that's when you'll be growin'
You're gonna fly with every dream you chase
You're gonna cry but know that that's okay
Sometimes life's not fair but if you hang in there
You're gonna see that sometimes bad is good
We just have to believe things work out like they should
Life has no guarantees, but always loved by me
You're gonna be
I'm afraid you'll have to suffer through some of my mistakes
Lord, knows I'll be trying, oh, to give you what it takes
What it takes to know the difference between getting by and livin'
?Cause anything worth doing is worth doing all the way
Just know you'll have to live with all the choices that you make
So make sure you're always givin' way more than you're takin'
You're gonna fly with every dream you chase
You're gonna cry, but know that that's okay
Sometimes life's not fair, but if you just hang in there
You're gonna see that sometimes bad is good
We just have to believe things work out like they should
Life has no guarantees, but always loved by me
You're gonna be
Someone's everything
You're gonna see
Just what you are to me
You're gonna fly with every dream you chase
We just have to believe things work out like they should
Life has no guarantees, but always loved by me
You're gonna be, always loved by me
Reba McEntire’s song “You’re Gonna Be” is a heartwarming ode to motherhood. It talks about the fears, hopes, and dreams of a mother as she holds her newborn for the first time. The opening lines, “6 pounds and 9 ounces, looking up at me, like I have all the answers” captures the feeling of overwhelming responsibility that a mother feels towards her child. Through the song, Reba provides sage advice to her child, promising to protect them from harm while also allowing them room to grow and learn from their own mistakes.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that life is unpredictable and that there will be both good times and bad. However, with perseverance and determination, you can overcome any obstacle. Reba encourages her child to pursue their dreams and to take risks, knowing that they will be loved and supported every step of the way.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the unbreakable bond between a mother and a child, and the infinite potential that life holds for those who are willing to take a chance.
Line by Line Meaning
6 pounds and 9 ounces, lookin' up at me
Looking at you as a newborn
Like I have all the answers
Expecting you to provide answers to every question
I hope, I have the ones you need
Wishing to have the answers to guide you
I've never really done this, now I know what scared is
Feeling scared and overwhelmed as a new parent
Sometimes, I'll protect you from everything that's wrong
As a parent, trying to shield you from harm
Other times, I'll let you just find out on your own
Encouraging you to learn from your own experiences
But that's when you'll be growin'
Learning from your own experiences helps you grow
And the whole time I'll be knowin'
As a parent, watching and knowing you'll become independent
You're gonna fly with every dream you chase
Encouraging chasing your dreams and taking risks
You're gonna cry but know that that's okay
Acknowledging that crying can be a natural reaction to challenges in life
Sometimes life's not fair but if you hang in there
Admitting that life can be difficult, but encouraging perseverance
You're gonna see that sometimes bad is good
Realizing that sometimes good can come out of difficult situations
We just have to believe things work out like they should
Having faith that life works out as it's meant to
Life has no guarantees, but always loved by me
Knowing that life is unpredictable, but you are always loved
I'm afraid you'll have to suffer through some of my mistakes
Recognizing that parents aren't perfect and make mistakes
Lord, knows I'll be trying, oh, to give you what it takes
Promising to try to provide you with what you need in life
What it takes to know the difference between getting by and livin'
Teaching you the importance of living life to the fullest
Cause anything worth doing is worth doing all the way
Encouraging you to put in effort in everything you do
Just know you'll have to live with all the choices that you make
Reminding you that every choice has consequences
So make sure you're always givin' way more than you're takin'
Encouraging you to be a giver and not just a taker in life
Someone's everything
Being everything to someone
You're gonna see
Realizing and understanding
Just what you are to me
Understanding how important you are to me
Always loved by me
Assuring you that you are always loved
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAN EARNEST ORTON, DENNIS MATKOSKY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paulo Vinícius Cordeiro Barreto
Lyrics: 6 pounds and 9 ounces, lookin' up at me
Like I have all the answers
I hope, I have the ones you need
I've never really done this, now I know what scared is
Sometimes, I'll protect you from everything that's wrong
Other times, I'll let you just find out on your own
But that's when you'll be growin'
And the whole time I'll be knowin'
You're gonna fly with every dream you chase
You're gonna cry but know that that's okay
Sometimes life's not fair but if you hang in there
You're gonna see that sometimes bad is good
We just have to believe things work out like they should
Life has no guarantees, but always loved by me
You're gonna be
I'm afraid you'll have to suffer through some of my mistakes
Lord, knows I'll be trying, oh, to give you what it takes
What it takes to know the difference between getting by and livin'
?Cause anything worth doing is worth doing all the way
Just know you'll have to live with all the choices that you make
So make sure you're always givin' way more than you're takin'
You're gonna fly with every dream you chase
You're gonna cry, but know that that's okay
Sometimes life's not fair, but if you just hang in there
You're gonna see that sometimes bad is good
We just have to believe things work out like they should
Life has no guarantees, but always loved by me
You're gonna be
Someone's everything
You're gonna see
Just what you are to me
You're gonna fly with every dream you chase
We just have to believe things work out like they should
Life has no guarantees, but always loved by me
You're gonna be, always loved by me
Abbigail Beisick
I'm a single mom at 17 years old. the father wants nothing to do with the baby. this song has always helped me and pulled me through. my daughter is 6 months old and we are doing amazing❤💕
tigerbutterfly
Your very strong idk if I could do that... Glad you guys are doing good 😀
dLegendful
BLESS U BOTH ... EVER MORE ...
K RDP
dLegendful hope you grauduated high school and said fuck college im going to work at applebees or somewhere that could help
Tracy Francois
Abby Beisick always stay strong for your daughter
K RDP
Tracy Francois ya be the roughest touhest girl
Rachel O
I became pregnant at 19 had my beautiful daughter at 20. Sometimes its hard being a single mom, raising my daughter alone but this song, and Reba herself makes me keep faith that I can do it. 💞 Thank you Reba.
Kelly Thomas
Hello Rachel how’s the weather going I hope you are enjoying yourself and happy Christmas 🎄 wishing you a happy new year 🎆.
Gypsy Drafter
My oldest step daughter chose this song as our father-daughter dance at her wedding. I rarely listen to it, without bawling like a child!
Reba McEntire
Hi there
Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years.
It’s a season of love for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my YouTube channel and checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to compliments and criticism of my career.