Margaret LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi) is a p… Read Full Bio ↴Margaret LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi) is a popular American country and pop music singer.

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 Still Believe in Santa Claus
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics

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I still believe in Santa Claus
No rhyme or reason just because
It's one of my most favorite flaws
That I still believe in Santa Claus

And I will until I'm ninety five
It keeps the kid in me alive
Long ago I laid down logics laws

And I still believe in Santa Claus

All us grown ups have grown up too fast
Where's our imagination
That mystical, magical wide eyed wonder
Of a younger yesterday is flying on a sleigh

All us grown ups have grown up too fast
Where's our imagination
That mystical, magical wide eyed wonder
Of a younger yesterday is flying on a sleigh

I still have faith in God above
And that ever changing power of love
So whether if there is or never was
I still believe in Santa Claus
Whether if there is or never ever ever was

I still believe in Santa Claus
I still believe in Santa Claus

Overall Meaning

In LeAnn Rimes’s song “I Believe,” she sings about how she still believes in Santa Claus. The lyrics express her love of the holiday season and the childhood joy that she associates with it. For her, believing in Santa Claus is a way to keep the child inside her alive, even as she gets older. She refuses to let her grown-up responsibilities and practical mindset take away the magical, mystical wonder of the world. Instead, the idea of Santa Claus represents hope, faith, and love that transcend time and age. This notion of retaining an element of childlike wonder is something that many people can relate to, as it is a reminder of the importance of taking a pause to appreciate the simple things in life.

The song also touches on the idea that many adults have lost their sense of imagination and wonder as they have grown older. The lyrics lament how the mystical, magical wide-eyed wonder of a younger yesterday is flying on a sleigh, representing the loss of something precious and essential as people age. The song encourages listeners to hold on to the magic of the season and the joys of childhood, to imagine and to believe in the good in the world despite the difficulties and complexities of adult life.

Overall, “I Believe” is a hopeful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to hold onto the magic and wonder of childhood joy, even as they grow and face the trials of adulthood.

Line by Line Meaning

I still believe in Santa Claus
Despite the lack of evidence or reason, I hold onto my belief in Santa Claus because it's something that brings me joy.

No rhyme or reason just because
There's no logical explanation for my belief in Santa Claus, it just exists.

It's one of my most favorite flaws
Even though some might view my belief as irrational or childish, I embrace it as a unique part of who I am.

And I will until I'm ninety five
I plan to hold onto my belief in Santa Claus for the rest of my life as a way to keep the wonder and excitement of childhood present in my adult years.

It keeps the kid in me alive
My belief in Santa Claus allows me to tap into the sense of wonder and imagination that I had as a child, helping me stay young at heart.

Long ago I laid down logics laws
I gave up trying to rationalize or explain my belief in Santa Claus because it's something I just feel in my heart.

All us grown ups have grown up too fast
As adults, we often lose sight of the imaginative and creative parts of ourselves in favor of practicality and logic.

Where's our imagination
We should strive to rekindle the sense of wonder and creativity we had as children.

That mystical, magical wide eyed wonder
The joy and excitement we felt as children when experiencing something new and exciting.

Of a younger yesterday is flying on a sleigh
Our memories of childhood wonder and magic are disappearing, replaced by adult responsibilities and concerns.

I still have faith in God above
My belief in Santa Claus is just one aspect of my overall sense of faith and spirituality.

And that ever changing power of love
Love is a driving force in my life and something that I believe can change people and the world for the better.

So whether if there is or never was
Whether Santa Claus exists or not is beside the point, as my belief in him brings me happiness and hope.

Whether if there is or never ever ever was
Regardless of whether Santa Claus exists or not, I choose to believe in him because he represents the magic and wonder of the holiday season.

I still believe in Santa Claus
Despite any doubts or skepticism, I will always hold onto my belief in Santa Claus and the joy and wonder he represents.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Darrell Brown, Leann Rimes

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