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 Got It Bad
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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But Friday means it's over soon
Life gets boring in a hurry
But I got somethin' that gets me goin'
And I'm already gone
I got it bad
Feel that rumble
I got it bad
round and round, we've all gone mad
Scream it - I got it bad
I'm addicted to the fast life
I cut my teeth on concrete dreams
The rush of no control gets me high
You know what I think
too much of a bad thing
Is exactly what I need
I got it bad
Feel that rumble
tough and tumble under my feet
I got it bad
round and round, we've all gone mad
Scream it - I got it bad
Bad for speed and burnin' candles
At both ends till I'm unraveled
Bad for jumpin' off the edge
Without a net because I can
But I got somethin' that gets me goin'
And I'm already gone
I got it bad
Feel that rumble
tough and tumble under my feet
I got it bad
round and round, we've all gone mad
Scream it - I got it bad
The lyrics to LeAnn Rimes's "I Got It Bad" speak to the addiction and rush of living life to the fullest. The song starts with the line "Six a.m. came way too early," which sets the stage for the singer's desire to escape the monotony of everyday life. However, she has found something that "gets [her] going," and she can't get enough. The verses and chorus are all about the adrenaline rush that comes with living life on the edge.
She sings about being addicted to the "fast life" and living by the mantra of "too much of a bad thing is exactly what I need." She's not afraid to take risks, jump off the edge without a net, and burn candles at both ends until she's "unraveled." In essence, she's living life to the fullest, and she's excited about it.
The chorus is the most impactful part of the song, with the lines "I got it bad, feel that rumble, tough and tumble under my feet." The "it" she's referring to could be the adrenaline rush that comes with living on the edge, the thrill of being in control, the feeling of being alive. Whatever "it" is, she's got it bad, and she's not afraid to scream it to the world.
Overall, "I Got It Bad" is a song about the rush of living life on the edge and the addictive feeling that comes with it. It's a celebration of taking risks, embracing the unknown, and being okay with not always having control.
Line by Line Meaning
Six a.m. came way to early
Waking up at six in the morning feels too early.
But Friday means it's over soon
Even though waking up early is rough, it's the last day of the workweek.
Life gets boring in a hurry
Daily routine gets monotonous pretty quickly.
But I got somethin' that gets me goin'
Her life may be mundane, but there's something that excites her.
And I'm already gone
She's already moving on and leaving the boring part of her day behind.
I got it bad
She has an addiction to something that drives her crazy.
Feel that rumble
She experiences an intense physical response to her addiction.
tough and tumble under my feet
Her addiction makes her feel like she's in the midst of a struggle.
round and round, we've all gone mad
She recognizes that others have their own addictions and are also struggling.
Scream it - I got it bad
She's proud of her addiction and owns up to it.
I'm addicted to the fast life
Her addiction has to do with living life at a fast pace.
I cut my teeth on concrete dreams
She learned early in life that she wanted to chase her dreams, even if it meant living in the city.
The rush of no control gets me high
Having no control over her high-speed lifestyle gives her a rush of excitement.
You know what I think
She's confident about her beliefs and opinions.
too much of a bad thing
She recognizes that her addiction can be harmful if overdone.
Is exactly what I need
Despite the potential consequences, she needs this addiction to live the life she wants.
Bad for speed and burnin' candles
Her addiction involves living life fast and taking risks.
At both ends till I'm unraveled
She will push herself to the limit until she falls apart.
Bad for jumpin' off the edge
She has a tendency to take risks without considering the consequences.
Without a net because I can
She's confident in her abilities and doesn't feel the need for a safety net.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEAN SHEREMET, LEANN RIMES, TREY EDWIN BRUCE
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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)