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."
I’ll Get Even With You
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Warmed my heart when it was cold
When I was giving up
You gave me love
From some dark alley in my mind
You made a hidden dream unwind
Turned my stumbling blocks
[Chorus:]
I'll get even with you
For the hard times you helped me through
I'll give it back to you
All the love you've given me
For the rest of my life
Everyday and every night
If it's the last thing I'll ever do
I'll get even with you
When the odds were against me
And I was lost with no will to go on
You wrapped your loving arms around my heart
Took my losin' hand and led me home
[Chorus]
I'll get even with you
For the hard times you helped me through
I'll give it back to you
All the love you've given me
For the rest of my life
Everyday and every night
If it's the last thing I'll ever do
I'll get even with you
If it's the last thing I ever do
I'll get even with you
In the song “I’ll Get Even With You” by LeAnn Rimes, the singer expresses gratitude towards a person who has been there for her during the tough times. This person has provided her with love and support when she needed it the most and has made her dreams come true. She acknowledges the dark alley in her mind where her hidden dreams were buried, but the person was able to awaken them and turn her stumbling blocks into stepping stones. She promises to get even with this person for all the hard times he/she has helped her through and vows to give back all the love this person has given her for the rest of her life.
The lyrics show how behind every successful person, there is always someone who has impacted their lives positively. Even when the singer was giving up, this person helped her stand up and face the challenges with a positive attitude. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's determination to repay the love and support she has received from this person. She wants to make sure that she will always be able to acknowledge this person's efforts, even if it means getting even with them.
Overall, the song is a beautiful display of gratitude and appreciation for the role someone plays in one's success. The singer's promises to get even with the person show just how much they mean to her, and how much their love and support have impacted her life.
Line by Line Meaning
For all the nights you held me close
You showed me affection and love by holding me close on many nights.
Warmed my heart when it was cold
You provided me warmth when my heart was cold and in need of comfort.
When I was giving up
During times of despair and hopelessness, you were there for me.
You gave me love
You provided me love and support when I needed it the most.
From some dark alley in my mind
From a deeply hidden corner of my thoughts and emotions.
You made a hidden dream unwind
You helped me uncover a dream that I didn't even know existed.
Turned my stumbling blocks
You helped me overcome the obstacles in my way.
To stepping stones
You helped guide me towards a path of success.
I'll get even with you
I vow to repay you for all the love and support you've given me.
For the hard times you helped me through
I will make sure to repay you for helping me overcome difficult times.
I'll give it back to you
I promise to give you the same amount of love and support you gave me.
If it's the last thing I'll ever do
I am determined to fulfill this promise to you, no matter what.
All the love you've given me
I will make sure to repay you with an equal amount of love and affection.
For the rest of my life
I plan to show my gratitude and appreciation for the rest of my life.
Everyday and every night
I will make sure to show my appreciation every day and night.
If it's the last thing I'll ever do
I am committed to fulfilling this promise, no matter the circumstances.
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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)