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."
Family
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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The world has gone taken her away
Daddy went and ran off with some white trash half his age
Left me at home to pay for his mistakes
My sister held my hand when that bad boy broke my heart
Ain't no miles ain't no man could ever tear us apart
[Chorus:]
We laugh we cry we hurt we bleed
We're best of friends and worst enemies
We're all to blame, we're all the same
Make no apologies
This is my family
I can't forget the night that Uncle William passed away
We were forced to recognize his weird disease
I ran away and ran around with a man twice my age
Ain't it funny how some things never change
[Chorus]
Don't you try to shame my name
'Cause 'till the death I will defend
Yeah this blood runs through my veins
It's where I start and where I'll end
Now here I stand on roots that deep
We laugh we cry we hurt we bleed
We're best of friends and worst enemies
We're all to blame, we're all the same
Make no apologies
This is my family
The lyrics of LeAnn Rimes' song "Family" describe a dysfunctional family that has been through a lot of hardship and pain, but despite it all, they remain loyal to each other. The song's first verse tells the story of a mother who is crying because her child is missing, likely kidnapped or lost, and the world has taken her away. At the same time, the father has run off with someone half his age, leaving his daughter to cope with his mistakes. However, her sister is there to offer her support when she has her heart broken by a bad boy. The chorus emphasizes the fact that no matter what happens, this family's bond is unbreakable. They may have their ups and downs, but at the end of the day, they are all to blame, and they are all the same.
The second verse is just as poignant as the first, with the singer remembering the night her uncle William died and how his "weird disease" forced them to face their mortality. She then alludes to her own mistakes, running off with an older man, showing that the cycle of pain might repeat itself, but it is the unconditional love the family has for each other that keeps them strong. The final chorus reiterates the same message that this family may have its flaws, but they will not tolerate anyone who tries to shame their name. They are fiercely protective of the blood that runs through their veins because it is a testament to their resilience.
Overall, "Family" is a song that speaks to the meaning of family in every sense of the word. It is a love song to that special kind of bond that forms between people bound by blood and history. Even if their relationships are tumultuous and complex, they remain loyal to one another, recognizing that even the worst parts of themselves are all part of the family that ties them together.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama's crying again, her baby's nowhere to be found
My mother is upset because she can't find my sibling.
The world has gone and taken her away
The world has taken my sister from my mother.
Daddy went and ran off with some white trash half his age
My father left us for a younger woman whom we consider beneath him.
Left me at home to pay for his mistakes
My father left me at home to deal with the consequences of his actions.
My sister held my hand when that bad boy broke my heart
My sister was there for me when I was heartbroken by a boy.
Ain't no miles ain't no man could ever tear us apart
No distance or man can break the bond between my sister and I.
Now here I stand on roots that deep
I am now grounded and secure in my family's roots and history.
We laugh we cry we hurt we bleed
We experience all emotions and hardships together.
We're best of friends and worst enemies
We have a strong bond, but we also have our disagreements.
We're all to blame, we're all the same
We are all responsible for our actions and make mistakes, but we are all family.
Make no apologies
We do not apologize for being who we are or for our family.
This is my family
No matter what happens or who enters or leaves, this is my family and I will always stand by them.
I can't forget the night that Uncle William passed away
I vividly remember the night my Uncle William died.
We were forced to recognize his weird disease
His death made us acknowledge the strange illness that he had.
I ran away and ran around with a man twice my age
I rebelled by engaging in a relationship with an older man.
Ain't it funny how some things never change
It's ironic that, no matter what happens, some things in our family remain constant.
Don't you try to shame my name
Don't attempt to disgrace me or my family.
'Cause 'till the death I will defend
I will always protect and stand by my family until the end of my life.
Yeah this blood runs through my veins
We share the same blood and therefore are connected as family.
It's where I start and where I'll end
My family is where I come from and where I will ultimately belong.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAIR DALY, DEAN SHEREMET, LEANN RIMES
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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)