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."
How Do I Live
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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If I had to live without you
What kinda life would that be
Oh I, I need you in my arms, need you to hold
You're my world, my heart, my soul
If you ever leave
Well, baby you would take away everything
And tell me now
How do I live without you?
I want to know
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live
Without you
There'd be no sun in my sky
There would be no love in my life
There'd be no world left for me
And I, well baby, I don't know what I would do
I'd be lost if I lost you
If you ever leave
Well, baby you would take away everything
Real in my life
And tell me now
How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live
Please tell me baby how do I go on
If you ever leave
Well, baby you would take away everything
Need you with me
Baby don't you know that you're everything
Good in my life
And tell me now
How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live
How do I live without you?
How do I live without you, baby?
How do I live
LeAnn Rimes's song "How Do I Live" is a powerful ballad about the pain of losing someone very important. The lyrics express the singer's feeling of being lost and helpless, unable to imagine life without the person she loves. The questions posed in the chorus reflect the desperation of the situation: "How do I live without you? / How do I breathe without you? / If you ever go, how do I ever, ever survive?" The singer acknowledges that the person she loves is everything good in her life, and the thought of losing them is unbearable.
The song was originally written by Diane Warren, and was first recorded by Trisha Yearwood for the movie "Con Air" in 1997. However, it was LeAnn Rimes's version that became the bigger hit, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1997 and staying on the chart for 69 weeks.
The emotional impact of the song was increased by Rimes's powerful vocal performance. She was only 14 years old when she recorded the song, but her voice had a maturity beyond her years. The song became a signature tune for Rimes, and she continued to perform it throughout her career.
Interestingly, the song was used in a television ad for the movie "Armageddon," and was later used in the movie itself. This led to a situation where two different versions of the song (Trisha Yearwood's and LeAnn Rimes's) were used in the same movie.
Overall, "How Do I Live" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today. Its universal themes of love, loss, and the fear of being alone make it a song that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
How do I get through one night without you
I cannot imagine being away from you even for one night, and the thought is painful to me.
If I had to live without you
The thought of living without you feels impossible and unbearable.
What kinda life would that be
My life would be empty and meaningless without you.
Oh I, I need you in my arms, need you to hold
My need for your physical presence and comfort is overwhelming.
You're my world, my heart, my soul
You are everything to me, the center of my universe and the source of my joy.
Without you, There'd be no sun in my sky
Living without you would make my life dark and joyless as if the sun had disappeared from the sky.
There would be no love in my life
My life would be devoid of love and affection without you.
There'd be no world left for me
Life without you would feel like the end of the world, with nothing left to live for.
And I, well baby, I don't know what I would do
I cannot envision a life without you, and it feels impossible to face.
If you ever leave, Well, baby you would take away everything Good in my life
You are the most important and valuable thing in my life, and losing you would mean losing everything good that I have.
How do I live without you?
The thought of living without you makes me feel lost, scared, and overwhelmed.
Please tell me baby how do I go on
I need your reassurance and support, as I cannot imagine living without you.
Baby don't you know that you're everything Good in my life
You are the source of all the good things in my life, and without you, everything else would lose its meaning.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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How do I get through one night without you
If I had to live without you
What kinda life would that be
Oh I, I need you in my arms, need you to hold
You're my world, my heart, my soul
If you ever leave
Well, baby you would take away everything
Good in my life
And tell me now
How do I live without you?
I want to know
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live
Without you
There'd be no sun in my sky
There would be no love in my life
There'd be no world left for me
And I, well baby, I don't know what I would do
I'd be lost if I lost you
If you ever leave
Well, baby you would take away everything
Real in my life
And tell me now
How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live
Please tell me baby how do I go on
If you ever leave
Well, baby you would take away everything
Need you with me
Baby don't you know that you're everything
Good in my life
And tell me now
How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live
How do I live without you?
How do I live without you, baby?
How do I live
@zachfarr6457
Who is still listening to this song in 2024? It is a beautiful song!
@jeanetteparrish8167
Me
@odeonos5482
Me!!!
@brandonmoore7497
I’m listening to LeAnn Rimes How Do I Live early February 2024
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@dustinwilkerson5406
I absolutely love this song
@rolandoserrano4132
Me
@honeyloukuizon3805
i lost my hearing due to infections 15 years ago. and this song still plays in my head reminding me how beautiful this song is. looking forward to the day I can hear it once more.
@frankparker352
Hello, how are you doing?
@tubtub883
Aww bless you ! How sad but beautiful at the same time love 💕 and hugs to you 💐🇬🇧🥰
@PrincessK2686
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