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."
But I Do Love You
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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And I don't like to hear I'm wrong when I'm right
And I don't like to have the rain on my shoe
But I do love you, but I do love you
I don't like to see the sky painted gray
And I don't like when nothing's going my way
And I don't like to be the one with the blues
But I do love you, but I do love you
The way you lay your head
Upon my shoulder when you sleep
And I love to kiss you in the rain
I love everything you do, oh I do
I don't like to turn the radio on
Just to find I missed my favorite song
And I don't like to be the last with the news
But I do love you, but I do love you
Love everything about the way you're loving me
The way you lay your head
Upon my shoulder when you sleep
And I love to kiss you in the rain
I love everything you do, oh I do
And I don't like to be alone in the night
And I don't like to hear I'm wrong when I'm right
And I don't like to have the rain on my shoes
But I do love you but I do love you
But I do love you but I do love you
The lyrics of LeAnn Rimes' song "But I Do Love You" express the complex nature of love. The singer admits that there are many things she doesn't like, such as being alone at night, being told she's wrong when she's right, having rain on her shoe, having the sky painted gray, and being the one with the blues. However, despite all these dislikes, she still loves the person she's singing to. The chorus repeats this sentiment--"I don't like this, I don't like that, but I do love you."
The bridge of the song offers a contrast to the dislikes mentioned earlier. The singer loves "everything about the way" her partner loves her, including the way they lay their head on her shoulder when they sleep and the way they kiss her in the rain. It's clear that love is not a simple emotion, but rather a mixture of likes and dislikes, positives and negatives, and strengths and weaknesses.
Overall, "But I Do Love You" is a powerful reminder that love is often messy and complicated, but still worth pursuing and holding onto.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like to be alone in the night
I feel uncomfortable and scared when I am by myself in the dark.
And I don't like to hear I'm wrong when I'm right
I get upset and frustrated when I am told that I am incorrect despite being knowledgeable of the topic at hand.
And I don't like to have the rain on my shoe
It is irritating when water makes my shoes wet and uncomfortable when I am walking in the rain.
But I do love you, but I do love you
Despite these dislikes, my affection for you still exists and persists.
I don't like to see the sky painted gray
It is not enjoyable for me to observe a dull and gloomy atmosphere when I look at the sky.
And I don't like when nothing's going my way
It is disheartening when events or situations are not in my favor or do not work out as planned or hoped for.
And I don't like to be the one with the blues
Feeling sad and down is not something I enjoy and would rather not experience.
Love everything about the way you're loving me
I cherish and appreciate every aspect of your love and affection towards me.
The way you lay your head
Upon my shoulder when you sleep
I adore the way you cuddle with me and rest your head on my shoulder when you are asleep.
And I love to kiss you in the rain
I find great enjoyment in kissing you while it is raining outside, despite the discomfort of the wet environment.
I love everything you do, oh I do
I deeply appreciate and admire every action and characteristic of yours, without exception.
And I don't like to turn the radio on
Just to find I missed my favorite song
It is distressing when I miss hearing my favorite song on the radio due to bad timing or by not having the opportunity to listen.
And I don't like to be the last with the news
It is bothersome when I am unaware of current events or news, especially when others already know about it.
But I do love you, but I do love you
Despite these small inconveniences, my love for you remains strong and unwavering.
But I do love you, but I do love you
Again, I emphasize that my love for you is not affected by these dislikes, and it is constant and true.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Warren
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