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."
For the First Time
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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In and out the door
Walked every inch of the floor
You think you know a place
But there locked in an empty room
Out of the dark comes you
A flood of light fall on my face
I see, I see, I see
For the first time
I hurt, I hurt, I hurt
So good inside I swear I could die
I love, I love, I love
For the first time
What is this fallin'
No dancin' down my cheek
Why's it hard for me to speak?
You think you know a heart
But then it suddenly starts to pound
It literally knocks you down
I feel, I feel, I feel
A flood of light fall on my face
I see, I see, I see
For the first time
(For the first time)
I hurt, I hurt, I hurt
So good inside I swear I could die
I love, I love, I love
For the first time
Yeah, for the first time
I feel, I feel, I feel
A flood of light
I see, I see, I see
For the first time
I hurt, I hurt, I hurt
So good inside I swear I could die
I love, I love, I love
For the first time
I feel, I feel, I feel
I love, I love, I love
For the first time
For the first time
I hurt, I hurt, I hurt
So good inside I swear I could die
I love, I love, I love
For the first time
Oh, for the first time
For the first time
For the first time
Ooh
In this song, LeAnn Rimes sings about experiencing love for the first time. She starts by describing how she thought she knew everything about a place or a person, but then suddenly, she is surprised by something or someone she didn't expect. The second verse talks about the physical and emotional effects of love, such as feeling a rush of emotions and feeling overwhelmed by them. The chorus repeats the phrase "For the first time," emphasizing the fact that this is a new and unique experience for her.
The lyrics are very straightforward and easy to interpret. It's clear that the song is about falling in love and experiencing all the emotions that come with it. However, what makes this song special is LeAnn Rimes's powerful vocals and the way she conveys her emotions through her singing.
Overall, "For the First Time" is a beautiful love song that captures the feeling of falling in love for the first time. It's a simple message, but one that can resonate with anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Up and down the stairs
I have explored every inch of this place by walking up and down the stairs.
In and out the door
I have gone in and out of this place multiple times.
Walked every inch of the floor
I have covered every part of the floor by walking around.
You think you know a place
You believe you understand this location.
But there locked in an empty room
However, you are confined within an empty room.
Out of the dark comes you
Suddenly, you appear out of the darkness.
I feel, I feel, I feel
I experience strong emotions.
A flood of light fall on my face
A bright light shines on my face.
I see, I see, I see
I am able to finally see clearly.
For the first time
This is the first time I have been able to see clearly.
I hurt, I hurt, I hurt
I am in emotional pain.
So good inside I swear I could die
However, the pain feels good and intense.
I love, I love, I love
I am feeling a passionate and strong affection.
What is this falling'
What is the thing that I am feeling fall on my face?
No dancin' down my cheek
It is not a tear running down my face.
Why's it hard for me to speak?
Why am I finding it difficult to express my feelings aloud?
You think you know a heart
You believe that you have knowledge about a person's emotions.
But then it suddenly starts to pound
However, the heart suddenly starts to beat fast and strong.
It literally knocks you down
The effect is so strong that it could physically knock a person down.
I feel, I feel, I feel
I am overwhelmed with deep emotions.
A flood of light fall on my face
There is a sudden burst of light shining on my face.
I see, I see, I see
I experience clarity and understanding.
Yeah, for the first time
This is the first time that I have felt these emotions.
Oh, for the first time
This is a completely new and intense experience for me.
Ooh
An exclamation of intense emotion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Darrell Brown, Dennis Joseph Matkosky, Jess Clayton Cates
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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)