Love's the Only House

Martina McBride

About Love's the Only House

"Love's the Only House" is a song written by Buzz Cason and Tom Douglas, and recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride. It was released in November 1999 as the second single from her album Emotion.


Year:
2001
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I was standing in the grocery store line
The one they marked express
When this woman came through with about 25 things
And I said don't you know that more is less
She said this world is moving so fast
I just get more behind with every day
And every morning when I make my coffee
I can't believe my life's turned out this way
All I could say was

Love's the only house big enough for all the pain in the world
Love's the only house big enough for all the pain

He was walking by the other day and I said
Hey baby how you been?
Yeah I got me a little girl now and she's 4 years old
And she's got her daddy's little grin
And you only want what you can't have
And baby you can't have me now
I gave my heart to another
Yeah I'm a mother and he's a father and we're a family
And we've got each other
And I found out the hard way that

Love's the only house big enough for all the pain in the world
Love's the only house big enough for all the pain

You drive three miles from all this prosperity
Down across the river and you see a ghetto there
And we got children walking around with guns
And they got knives with drugs and pain to spare
And here I am in my clean, white shirt
With a little money in my pocket and a nice warm home
And we got teenagers walkin' around in a culture of darkness
Livin' together alone, and all I can say is

Love's the only house big enough for all the pain in the world
Love's the only house big enough for all the pain

And I can't explain it and I can't understand
But I'll come down and get my hands dirty and together we'll make a stand
Somewhere cross the parking lot some bands playin' out of tune
City streets are gonna burn if we don't do something soon
And senorita can't quit cryin', baby's due now any day
Don Juan left, got sick of tryin'
No one there to show him the way
She came down to the grocery store and
She said I, I wanna buy a little carton of milk but I don't have any money
I said hey I'll cover you honey cause the pain's gotta go somewhere
Yeah the pain's gotta go someplace
So come on down to my house
Don't you know that

Love's the only house big enough for all the pain in the world
Love's the only house big enough for all the pain

Don't you know that
Love's the only house big enough for all the pain in the world
Love's the only house big enough for all the pain

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Martina McBride

Martina McBride (born July 29, 1966) is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range. more »

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Written by: BUZZ CASON, TOM DOUGLAS

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10 facts about this song

General Fact
"Love's the Only House" is a song by American country music singer Martina McBride.
Release Date
It was released in November 1999 as the second single from her album called "Emotion".
Songwriters
The song was written by Buzz Cason and Tom Douglas.
Chart Performance
"Love's the Only House" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States, making it one of her most successful songs.
Theme and Lyrics
Lyrically, the song talks about societal issues such as child abuse, hunger, and inequality, emphasizing that love is the solution to these problems.
Video Production
The music video for the song was directed by Robert Deaton and George Flanigen and features McBride singing in various locations, including a rural house and a city street.
Awards and Nominations
The song was nominated for Best Female Country Vocal Performance at the 43rd Grammy Awards in 2001, displaying McBride's recognised talent.
Music Style
Just like most of McBride's songs, "Love's the Only House" is prominently country but also includes elements of pop.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics who praised its meaningful lyrics and McBride's vocal performance.
Live Performances
"Love's the Only House" has been included in many of McBride's tour setlists, frequently resonating with audiences due to its powerful message.

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