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."
Cling to a Saving Hand
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Help this wandering child to understand.
That when I close my eyes in sleep eternal
I'll be clinging to a saving hand.
I want you to sing to me about the rock of ages
And sing about eternity so sweet.
So that when I take my last breath of life
I'll awaken at my savior's feet.
And sing about my dear savior's birth
And tell about his trials and tribulations.
While he walked upon his heathen Earth.
Come on and sing me a song of praise and glory
Help this wandering child to understand.
That when I close my eyes in sleep eternal
I'll be clinging to a saving hand.
I'll be clinging to a saving hand.
In the song Cling to a Saving Hand by LeAnn Rimes, the lyrics express a desire for reassurance in salvation as the singer faces the inevitability of death. The song starts with the request to "sing me a song of praise and glory," indicating a need for guidance and spiritual support during a time of uncertainty. The song asks for hymns that speak to the everlasting nature of salvation, as the singer states that they will be "clinging to a saving hand" when they close their eyes in eternal sleep. The song also asks for stories of the Bible, with references to Paul, Matthew, and Jesus' birth, further emphasizing the importance of faith as a source of comfort during difficult times.
Overall, the song Cling to a Saving Hand speaks to the universal desire for certainty and guidance in life's uncertain moments. The request for specific stories and hymns highlights the role of religious tradition as a source of comfort and guidance for individuals facing their own mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing me a song of praise and glory
Please sing a song that celebrates and honors the greatness and magnificence of God.
Help this wandering child to understand.
Assist me, a lost and confused individual, in comprehending the truth and significance of faith.
That when I close my eyes in sleep eternal
Referring to death, when my physical body ceases and my spirit passes on to the afterlife.
I'll be clinging to a saving hand.
I will hold on tightly to God's hand as I face the unknown and transition into the next phase of existence.
I want you to sing to me about the rock of ages
I implore you to sing about God as an unshakeable foundation and an eternal support system.
And sing about eternity so sweet.
Also, please sing about the everlasting joy and peacefulness of the afterlife.
So that when I take my last breath of life
When I have reached the end of my earthly journey and prepare to depart from this world.
I'll awaken at my savior's feet.
I will be reborn into the next life and stand before Christ in all his glory.
I want you to tell me about Paul and Matthew
I request to hear about the lives and teachings of these two significant figures from the Bible.
And sing about my dear savior's birth
I also wish to hear a song about Jesus's miraculous birth and entrance into the world.
And tell about his trials and tribulations.
Additionally, I want to learn about Jesus's suffering and hardship during his time on Earth.
Come on and sing me a song of praise and glory
Once again, I urge you to sing a hymn that glorifies and exalts God's greatness.
I'll be clinging to a saving hand.
And, even after my physical death, I will continue to rely on God's infinite love and salvation.
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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)