Rimes emerged with her first single, "Blue," when she was just thirteen years old in 1996. She is most recognized for her crossover hit "How Do I Live" which, according to the Billboard charts, is one of the most successful songs in American music history, spending 69 weeks on the Hot 100 chart, which currently stands as the second longest run in the chart's history (behind Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours"). While country singer Trisha Yearwood's version of the song won a Grammy in 1998, Rimes' version outsold Yearwood's by millions of copies. Rimes' other notable songs include "Can't Fight the Moonlight" and "You're the right kind of wrong" (from the movie Coyote Ugly) and American Idol favorite "I Need You."
She has won an American Music Award, two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards.
Rimes was chosen to sing the theme song "Light the Fire Within" for the February 8, 2002, Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
On February 23, 2002, she married Dean Sheremet, a dancer whom she met while recording Twisted Angel. They currently live in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 2005, LeAnn was selected to become the new host of the USA Network reality tv series Nashville Star, a position she held for only one season. She also was selected to sing "Remember When," the official song for Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration.
On January 25, 2005, Rimes released a new album called This Woman. Although it has been met with mixed reviews, This Woman is a comeback of sorts for Rimes. With sales over 600,000, this is Rimes best-selling album since her self-titled album in 1999. In terms of the singles released, this is her most successful album since her debut nearly 10 years ago. "Nothin' 'Bout Love Makes Sense" reached the Top 5 and became her biggest years on the country charts in years. "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way," a song about a woman trying to get over a lost love, was released as a single. The video for "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way" was very dark, and the song was received well in the country music world. When "Something's Gotta Give" reached the #2 spot in June 2006, it became her biggest country hit since "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)", her sole number one hit 10 years ago.
Rimes co-wrote four songs off This Woman: "Something's Gotta Give," "I Got It Bad," "When This Woman Loves a Man," and "Afraid to Fall."
"I Got it Bad" was co-written with her husband Dean Sheremet.
On Saturday, September 3, 2005, Rimes performed a concert, on a three-hour special on Larry King Live, as a benefit for those affected in the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina. As a Mississippian, she said that Hurricane Katrina "hit close to home." Just days before the hurricane, she had performed in Biloxi, Mississippi.
On January 4, 2006, Rimes performed the National Anthem before the Rose Bowl championship game between the USC Trojans and the Texas Longhorns in Pasadena, California.
On June 6, 2006, LeAnn released a new album in Europe called Whatever We Wanna.
The new album presents a pop-oriented sound; the first single released was "And It Feels Like." The album did not receive a US release.
In March 2009, LeAnn became the first country crossover artist to top the Billboard Club Play list when remixes for "What I Cannot Change" topped this dance chart. Prior to LeAnn's accomplishment, the highest charting song by a country artist on this dance survey had been the #2 peak of Reba McEntire's remixed remake of "You Keep Me Hangin' On."
A Different Kind of Christmas
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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And all around the world it isn't a silent night
Outside I hear the voices sing the sweetest sounds of caroling
But somehow there's a sadness in the song
In our hearts we know that something's wrong
[Chorus:]
It's a different kind of Christmas
Even though it looks the same
Everything has changed
It's a different kind of Christmas
Children opening gifts with wonder and surprise
I wish that I could still see through such innocent eyes
I used to feel so safe inside I had a place to run and hide
In my daddy's arms I felt secure
No one can protect us anymore
[Chorus:]
It's a different kind of Christmas
In a different kind of world
Even though it looks the same
Everything has changed
It's a different kind of Christmas
Sending cards that talk of peace and love and cheer
Oh that's what we need if we'd only believe
It would be!
[Chorus:]
It's a different kind of Christmas
In a different kind of world
Even though it looks the same
Everything has changed
It's a different kind of Christmas
The song "A Different Kind of Christmas" by LeAnn Rimes paints a picture of a world where things are not as they seem during the holiday season. The lyrics talk about how the lights on the Christmas tree do not shine as bright and that even though it may look like a silent night, there is a certain sadness in the air. The world is described to be different and the holiday season does not carry the same feeling of comfort and joy as it used to.
The chorus repeats the phrase "It's a different kind of Christmas, in a different kind of world, even though it looks the same, everything has changed." This line emphasizes how the world has evolved and many things are not the same as they used to be. It describes how the holiday season has lost its charm, and the children opening gifts don't feel the same wonder and surprise they used to.
Overall, the song is about how the world has changed, and Christmas is not how it used to be. There is a certain sadness in the air and things have lost their charm. The song emphasizes the importance of believing in peace and love and how it can bring the holiday spirit back.
Line by Line Meaning
The lights around the Christmas tree don't burn as bright
The usual excitement and joy surrounding the holidays are subdued and not as apparent
And all around the world it isn't a silent night
The world isn't at peace and there's still chaos and turmoil happening everywhere
Outside I hear the voices sing the sweetest sounds of caroling
People are singing traditional Christmas carols with beautiful melodies
But somehow there's a sadness in the song
Despite the uplifting tunes, there's still an underlying sense of sadness and melancholy
In our hearts we know that something's wrong
Deep down, everyone can sense that things are not the same and something is lacking
It's a different kind of Christmas
This year's holiday season feels completely different and altered
In a different kind of world
The world has changed and is no longer the same as it was before
Even though it looks the same
Despite the usual decorations and festivities, things feel different this year
Everything has changed
Nothing is the same as it used to be and everything feels upended
Children opening gifts with wonder and surprise
Kids are excitedly unwrapping presents and experiencing the magic of Christmas
I wish that I could still see through such innocent eyes
The singer longs to feel the same childlike wonder and innocence she had in the past
I used to feel so safe inside I had a place to run and hide
The singer used to feel secure and protected, but no longer does
In my daddy's arms I felt secure
The singer's father provided a sense of comfort and safety
No one can protect us anymore
Nowadays, the world feels too dangerous and unpredictable for anyone to truly keep us safe
Sending cards that talk of peace and love and cheer
Holiday cards are full of messages about love, joy, and good wishes
Oh that's what we need if we'd only believe
If people truly embraced these values and believed in their power, the world would be a better place
It would be!
The world would be a happier, more peaceful place if we all believed in these values
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JUD J. FRIEDMAN, PETE AMATO, ALLAN RICH, LEANN RIMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BIEN LEMUEL STA CRUZ
on I Need You
I don't need a lot of things
I can get by with nothing
With all the blessings life can bring
I've always needed something
But I've got all I want
When it comes to loving you
You're my only reason
You're my only truth
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you (dada, dada, da), ooh
Ooh
You're the hope that moves me
To courage again, oh yeah
You're the love that rescues me
When the cold winds rage
And it's so amazing
'Cause that's just how you are
And I can't turn back now
'Cause you've brought me too far
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
Ooh, yes I do, oh
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you (dada, dada, da)
Oh, yes I do (dada, dada, da)
I need you (dada, dada, da)
Oh, ooh-ooh (dada, dada, da)
Ooh-ooh (dada, dada, da)
I need you, oh (dada, dada, da)
(Dada, dada, da)
I need you (dada, dada, da)