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 Good Hearted Woman
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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The good life he promised ain't what she's livin' today
But she never complains of the bad time or the bad things he's done
She just talks about the good times they've had and all the good times to come
Yeah she's a good hearted woman in love with a good timin' man
She loves him in spite of his wicked ways she don't understand
With teardrops and laughter they pass through this world hand in hand
He likes the bright lights and night life and good time friends
When the party's all over she'll welcome him back home again
Lord knows she don't understand him but she does the best that she can
She's a good hearted woman lovin' a good timin' man
I'm a good hearted woman in love with a good timin' man
And I love him in spite of his wicked ways I never understand
With teardrops and laughter we pass through this world hand in hand
I'm a good hearted woman lovin' a good timin' man
With teardrops and laughter we pass through this world hand in hand
I'm a good hearted woman lovin' a good timin' man
I'm just a good hearted woman lovin' a good timin' man
In LeAnn Rimes's song A Good Hearted Woman, the lyrics describe a woman who loves a man who may not treat her well, but she stays with him anyway. The man is a good-time guy who likes to party and hang out with his friends. He may not be faithful to her, but she still loves him and talks about the good times they have had and will have. The woman is described as a "good-hearted woman" because she does not complain about the bad things the man has done and instead focuses on their positive experiences together.
The song is a classic example of a country western ballad that tells a story about love, heartbreak, and resilience. The lyrics are poignant and emotional, and they resonate with many people who have experienced similar situations in their relationships. The song highlights the importance of forgiveness and understanding in a relationship, even when things are not perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
A long time forgotten the dreams that just fell by the way
The woman has given up on her dreams that were never realized.
The good life he promised ain't what she's livin' today
The woman's life with her man isn't as good as he promised it would be.
But she never complains of the bad time or the bad things he's done
Despite the bad times and actions of her man, she never complains about it.
She just talks about the good times they've had and all the good times to come
Instead, she focuses on the good times they've had and hopes for more in the future.
Yeah she's a good hearted woman in love with a good timin' man
The woman is loving a man who loves to have a good time.
She loves him in spite of his wicked ways she don't understand
Despite not comprehending her man's behavior, she still loves him.
With teardrops and laughter they pass through this world hand in hand
The couple laugh and cry together as they journey through life side by side.
He likes the bright lights and night life and good time friends
The man enjoys partying with his friends and being in lively environments.
When the party's all over she'll welcome him back home again
After his partying ends, the woman welcomes him back home with open arms.
Lord knows she don't understand him but she does the best that she can
She may not fully understand her man, but she tries her best to support him.
I'm a good hearted woman in love with a good timin' man
The woman confirms that she herself is a good-hearted individual loving a man who enjoys having fun.
And I love him in spite of his wicked ways I never understand
Despite not being able to comprehend her man's ways, she still loves him.
With teardrops and laughter we pass through this world hand in hand
The couple experiences life together, crying and laughing along the way.
I'm a good hearted woman lovin' a good timin' man
The woman reiterates that she is a good-hearted person loving a man who enjoys having a good time.
I'm just a good hearted woman lovin' a good timin' man
The woman closes the song repeating that she is simply a good-hearted woman loving a man who loves to have a good time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings
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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)