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."
Clinging To Saving Hands
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.
The song Clinging to a Saving Hand by LeAnn Rimes is about a person who is looking for guidance towards spirituality and wants to be reminded of the teachings of Jesus Christ. The lyrics convey the message that one should live a life full of faith and good deeds, so that when they die, they may find comfort and salvation in the afterlife. The person wants to listen to songs about the glory of God, the everlasting nature of life, the birth and trials of Jesus, and the teachings of his followers like Paul and Matthew. They want to be told that the path they have chosen is the right one and that in the end, their faith will provide them with the comfort they seek.
In the final lines of the song, the person is reminded that their faith will lead them to eternal rest, and that they will be always holding onto the hand of God. The song goes on to emphasize the importance of faith in one's life, and how it can provide a person with solace and well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing me a song of praise and glory
I desire to hear a melodious tune that speaks highly of the greatness and honor of God.
Help this wandering child to understand.
Enable my heart to grasp the depth of your lyrics, as I seek spiritual guidance in my life journey.
That when I close my eyes in sleep eternal
When my life reaches its end and my soul departs from my mortal body.
I'll be clinging to a saving hand.
I will place my trust in God's saving grace to deliver me from the eternal abyss of death.
I want you to sing to me about the rock of ages
Please tell me about Jesus Christ, the unmovable foundation of the Christian faith.
And sing about eternity so sweet.
Sing of the beauty and comfort of eternal life with God after my time on earth has ended.
So that when I take my last breath of life
As I face the final moments of my lifespan.
I'll awaken at my savior's feet.
I will be resurrected into heaven, standing before Christ with great joy.
I want you to tell me about Paul and Matthew
Please enlighten me about the apostles Paul and Matthew, who contributed greatly to the spread of Christianity.
And sing about my dear savior's birth
Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who came to earth as the redeemer of humanity.
And tell about his trials and tribulations.
Narrate the hardships and challenges that Jesus Christ faced in his earthly life and ministry.
Come on and sing me a song of praise and glory
Please sing with delight about the majesty and wonder of our God.
Help this wandering child to understand.
Assist me as I seek to comprehend the complexities of faith, and stay anchored in my beliefs.
That when I close my eyes in sleep eternal
As my soul transitions from life to death, and my physical eyes cease to see.
I'll be clinging to a saving hand.
I will hold fast to the guidance and protection of God's saving hand, as I walk through the mysteries of the afterlife.
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