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 Dare You
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Who can see the boldness and pride
Someone strong enough I can put my faith in
Someone willing to let me inside
So be a man and be my man
[First Chorus:]
I dare you to need me
I dare you to feel me
Like you've never felt
I dare you to want to want
To want to be good to me
Baby you've got your reasons
Dangling from kite strings
But you can open your hands, let them fly
Oh I know you won't always say and do the right things
Oh but some things are worth a try
So if you can, be my man
[Second Chorus:]
I dare you to know me
Like I've never known
I dare you to show me
That I can be shown
Dare you to want to want
To want to be good to me
Tell me I,
Tell me I'm the one who deserves you
Oh and every time, every time you know that you want to
I dare you
[Third Chorus:]
I dare you to hold me
Like you never will (again)
Kiss me and leave the world standing still
Dare you to want to want
[repeat first chorus]
In this song, LeAnn Rimes talks about her need for a friend, someone who she can rely on, and trust. She is looking for a man who can be strong enough to let her inside and someone she can put her faith in. She dares the person she's singing to, to need her like no one else before and to feel her like they've never felt anyone before. She wants this person to want to want her and to be good to her, despite having reasons not to.
In the second chorus, LeAnn Rimes talks about wanting this person to know her and her feelings better than anyone else. She wants them to show her that she can be shown and to dare them to want to be good to her. She challenges the person to tell her that she's the one who deserves them and to show her that they always want to be with her.
The third chorus talks about LeAnn challenging the person to hold her like they've never held anyone before and kiss her in a way that leaves the world standing still. She dares them to want to want her despite their reservations.
Overall, the song is about taking a leap of faith in a relationship, despite the uncertainties that may arise. It's about daring and challenging someone to love and care for her in the way that she deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
God only knows how I've needed a friend
I have been longing for a companion and ally, someone who can understand me and provide support unconditionally, and only God knows how much I need that.
Who can see the boldness and pride
I need someone who can perceive and respect my confidence and self-respect.
Someone strong enough I can put my faith in
I require a reliable and trustworthy ally, someone who has the ability and fortitude to provide me with assurance and confidence.
Someone willing to let me inside
I need someone who is emotionally available and willing to let me see their vulnerabilities and connect with them deeply.
So be a man and be my man
Therefore, I am daring my potential partner to step up and be the kind of partner I need in my life.
I dare you to need me
Like nobody else
I dare you to feel me
Like you've never felt
I dare you to want to want
To want to be good to me
In the first chorus, I am daring my partner to feel a stronger and deeper connection with me, to make me feel needed and appreciated in a way that no one else can, and to genuinely desire to take care of me and be good to me.
Baby you've got your reasons
Dangling from kite strings
But you can open your hands, let them fly
I acknowledge that my partner may have fears and doubts about committing to me or being vulnerable, but I encourage him to let go of those fears and trust in our potential together.
Oh I know you won't always say and do the right things
Oh but some things are worth a try
So if you can, be my man
I realize that my partner may make mistakes or struggle to fully be there for me, but I still want him to try and commit to being my partner in the way that I need.
I dare you to know me
Like I've never known
I dare you to show me
That I can be shown
Dare you to want to want
To want to be good to me
In the second chorus, I am daring my partner to truly understand and appreciate who I am and to demonstrate that he can see and value my true self. I also dare him to truly want to care for and treat me well.
Tell me I,
Tell me I'm the one who deserves you
Oh and every time, every time you know that you want to
I dare you
I challenge my partner to openly express his love and devotion for me, to truly believe that I am the one who deserves his affection and loyalty, and to dare to take a risk and commit to our relationship.
I dare you to hold me
Like you never will (again)
Kiss me and leave the world standing still
Dare you to want to want
In the third chorus, I am daring my partner to physically and emotionally hold me in a way that shows how important I am to him, and to be fully present and in the moment when we share intimate connection.
[repeat first chorus]
Finally, I dare my partner to continue to need and appreciate me in the ways described in the first chorus, to always be there for me as a true partner and companion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON DEERE, KRISTYN OSBORN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@herbhouston5378
This is beautiful... In all my life..."I'm 76"... I've never known unconditional love... To have someone love you like that... is beyond price... That's the kind of love that puts a smile on your face when your head hits the pillow at night❤
@ginnymeljac2300
I had it once. I had his son. His parents said no. Our son is now a professor. He doesn’t know. I settled for someone because everyone said he’d be a good father. He ended up cheating on me 3 times. I broke down. I don’t love him. But I hope before I die, I meet an unconditional love once more. I feel so very alone. My life feels worthless. I feel worthless. I want God to take me home.
@herbhouston5378
@@ginnymeljac2300
Only the heart knows what it feels.
Only the heart knows the greatest pain.
Only the heart knows the greatest joy.
I believe that only the heart knows that unconditional love can fill it up with the greatest joy and drive out the greatest pain.
@ginnymeljac2300
@@herbhouston5378 I know. That’s why I am searching. Everyone is gone now. Why was I left if I’m not loved. If I don’t find it, I will die wasting my life. What was the reason for my life? Love is free yet the hardest thing to find.
@herbhouston5378
@Edmond Meitzler
If you've found that kind of love... you are most fortunate. Cherish it... Except for faith in God....nothing is more important.
@ginnymeljac2300
@@herbhouston5378 and that is the truth! I hope everyone finds it someday. Even if only for a day. My fingers are crossed.🤞 I keep praying 🙏🏻 just once more!
@sharonbaulch
LeAnn your voice is amazing. Those lyrics are the heartfelt cry of every woman who longs to be loved unconditionally.
@davidholton613
Very well said Sharon, every woman longs for unconditional love and there are still lots of good men out there. How are you Sharon?
@Banana-lk7tf
I'm not a fan of country but I can listen to LeAnn and Shania all day everyday.😍😍😍
@christiemixon2149
I thought the love of my life would never destroy me but he did .I always wanted a man to love me like cinderella .I pray God will send me someone just to love me and never hurt me ever