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."
Big Deal
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Not so very long ago
I was crazy to ever let him get away
But girl you should know better
Then to go braggin' in my face
So forgive me for what I'm 'bout to say
Big deal
Ya just got lucky that's all it was
Shut up
Don't want a hear another word about
Candlelight and long stem roses
And how you're fallin' head over heels
In love, so what?
Big deal
He's perfect, I heard ya
The first ten times that ya told me
Yeah, yeah, it's amazin' his lovin'
I can't believe I let him go
I regret it, there I said it
Ya call yourself a friend
But ya just keep rubbin' it in
Big deal
So what? Who cares?
Ya just got lucky that's all it was
I swear if I hear another word about
Candlelight or long stem roses
And how you're fallin' head over heels
In love, so what?
Big deal
Congratulations, I'm just so happy for you
I can't contain the way I feel
Big deal, big deal
So what? Who cares?
Ya just got lucky that's all it was
Shut up
Don't want a hear another word about
Candlelight and long stem roses
And how you're fallin' head over heels
In love, so what?
Big deal
In love, so what?
Big deal
Ha ha it's a real big deal
Oh yeah
Ha ha it's a real big deal
Big deal
Ha ha it's a real big deal
In love, so what?
Shut up
Ha ha it's a real big deal
The lyrics to LeAnn Rimes' "Big Deal" express the regret and frustration of a woman who let the love of her life slip away, only to see him end up with a friend who now rubs it in her face. The singer initially acknowledges that she was foolish to let such a perfect man go, but then lashes out at her friend for boasting about her newfound love. She repeatedly tells her friend to "shut up" and expresses her disbelief that the relationship is anything more than just luck.
The chorus, "Big deal, so what? Who cares? You just got lucky, that's all it was" suggests that the singer believes the new couple's relationship is nothing special, despite her friend's bragging. She refuses to listen to any more talk about "candlelight and long stem roses," indicating that she is tired of hearing about the romantic gestures her friend's new beau is making. The final verse takes a sarcastic tone, as the singer congratulates her friend while still expressing resentment towards her.
Overall, the song depicts the struggle to move on from a lost love, and the pain that can come with seeing that love in the arms of someone else, especially a friend. The lyrics suggest that the singer is hurt and angry, but ultimately longs for closure and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Well he used to be mine
I used to be his girlfriend
Not so very long ago
It wasn't that long ago that we were together
I was crazy to ever let him get away
I regret breaking up with him
But girl you should know better
Don't come bragging to me about him
Then to go braggin' in my face
Don't rub it in that you have him now
So forgive me for what I'm 'bout to say
I apologize for what I'm going to say next
Big deal
It's not a big deal
So what? Who cares?
It's not important, stop talking about it
Ya just got lucky that's all it was
You were lucky to get him, that's all
Shut up
Stop talking about him
Don't want a hear another word about
I don't want to hear anything more about
Candlelight and long stem roses
Romantic gestures and gifts
And how you're fallin' head over heels
How you're deeply in love
In love, so what?
Being in love isn't a big deal
He's perfect, I heard ya
I know you think he's perfect
The first ten times that ya told me
You've already told me many times
Yeah, yeah, it's amazin' his lovin'
You keep talking about how great he is in bed
I can't believe I let him go
I can't believe I broke up with him
I regret it, there I said it
I admit that I regret it
Ya call yourself a friend
You claim to be my friend
But ya just keep rubbin' it in
But you keep flaunting your relationship
Congratulations, I'm just so happy for you
I'm happy for you, really
I can't contain the way I feel
But I'm still upset
Ha ha it's a real big deal
Sarcastic, it's not actually a big deal
Oh yeah
Sarcastic, sure
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Bluewater Music Corp., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alan Anderson, Jeffrey Steele
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lakearea296
Yep, I'm still in love. I have been since I saw her on star search. Yes, we are close to the same age!!
@donaldholderdoc2910
LeAnn Rimes is probably the most completely real singer in the world. I see her in the simplistic stage and video settings. No fancy lights, exhibition stage dancers, etc. Just that fabulous voice, real emotion and honesty! 🌹🎶🌹🦃🥰 What year was this MDA telethon? LeAnn looks pretty young.
@timrogers1786
I think I remember that but it was 25 years ago. DANG, first time RIMES watching on Youtube #leannrimes
@josephoaks4001
I am 74 years old and absolutely love LeAnn Rimes. I bought her first album when she arrived on the scene of entertainment. Too, I have lived in Dallas, Texas for about 40 years plus and was living here before LeAnn was even born. She, too, lived here! What a brilliant and a God given talent. At my social parties, LeAnn’s music entertains. She is fabulous on YouTube as well. As far as she and her new “hubby”, they have my support! What a beautiful couple! The way their exes condemn them, they deserve a divorce.
@kgrimes842
I was a fan of hers from the beginning! I used to drive my parents crazy singing (very tone deaf i might add) blue 😂
@levinmoser4001
You know there's a pro vocalist when the key signature changes mid-song and she nails it perfectly!
@michaelwilhelm2148
LOVE this! Just discovered this smash hit from years ago in July `23 ... Got my hands on her original CD (in perfect condition!) with this song on it. THAT recording was phenomenal ... really sounds 10X better than what you saw on this video. Great job, LeAnn!
@Sara-ts5uz
Love you
@christinamoore8887
It’s amazing that she sounds exactly the same on albums and live. I grew up to her and pretty much learned to sing by her
@katscratchfever3506
Right?? Not many people can!!