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."
Insensitive
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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After a summer's kiss
How do you rid the sweat
After the body bliss
How do you turn your eyes
From the romantic glare
How do you block the sound of a voice
You'd know anywhere
[Chorus]
Oh I really should have known
By the time you drove me home
By the vagueness in your eyes
Your casual good-byes
By the chill in your embrace
The expression on your face
That told me you might have some advice to give
On how to be insensitive
How do you numb your skin
After the warmest touch
How do you slow your blood
After the body rush
How do you free your soul
After you've found a friend
How do you teach your heart it's time
To fall in love again
Oh you probably won't remember me
It's probably ancient history
I'm one of the chosen few
Who went ahead and fell for you
I'm out of vogue, I'm out of touch
I fell too fast, I feel too much
I thought that you might have some advice to give
On how to be insensitive
[Chorus]
The lyrics to LeAnn Rimes's song "Insensitive" delve into the pain and difficulty of trying to move on from a romantic relationship, particularly when one person is seemingly able to walk away with ease while the other is left struggling to heal. The opening lines ask the listener how they are able to cope with the aftermath of a passionate encounter, touching on the physical sensations of a kiss and intimacy. However, the tone quickly shifts to the emotional aftermath, with the singer asking how one is able to block out the memories and feelings associated with someone they still care for deeply.
The chorus suggests that the singer had some indications that the relationship was not going to last based on the actions and attitudes of her partner. She mentions his "vagueness" when saying goodbye and the "chill" she felt when they embraced, as well as a look on his face that hinted at his ability to be insensitive. The second verse asks how one is able to move past the pain of a breakup and find love again, but there is a sense of resignation in the lyrics as the singer acknowledges that she fell too hard and too fast for someone who was ultimately not right for her. She is still hoping for advice from her former lover on how to be insensitive, suggesting that she is struggling to cope with the pain of the breakup and is not yet able to move on.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a painful relationship. The lyrics capture the physical and emotional sensations of intimacy and heartbreak, while also conveying a sense of hopelessness and resignation in the face of lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you cool your lips
How do you get over the intense feeling of a previous summer kiss?
After a summer's kiss
After experiencing passionate love during the hot weather.
How do you rid the sweat
How do you forget about the physical arousal that resulted in sweating?
After the body bliss
After experiencing intense bodily pleasure.
How do you turn your eyes
How do you look away from someone who was once a romantic interest?
From the romantic glare
From the alluring and captivating gaze of a former lover.
How do you block the sound of a voice
How do you stop hearing the voice of somebody that you know so well?
You'd know anywhere
A voice that you could easily recognize even in a crowded room.
Oh I really should have known
The artist realizes that she should have seen the signs of what was to come.
By the time you drove me home
After spending time together and going home by car.
By the vagueness in your eyes
By the equivocal look in the eyes of the former lover.
Your casual good-byes
The casual attitude when leaving after seeing each other.
By the chill in your embrace
By the lack of warmth and affection when embracing.
The expression on your face
The look on the face of the former lover.
That told me you might have some advice to give
The singer thinks that the former lover might have some helpful suggestions on how to deal with heartbreak.
On how to be insensitive
On how to avoid and suppress emotions after a breakup.
How do you numb your skin
How do you stop feeling the physical sensation of a gentle touch?
After the warmest touch
After experiencing the most tender physical contact.
How do you slow your blood
How do you calm down the strong emotions that make your blood run fast?
After the body rush
After a rush of sexual thrill and emotion.
How do you free your soul
How do you release your spirit from the memory of a past love?
After you've found a friend
After realizing that you have fallen for a person who only wanted to be friends.
How do you teach your heart it's time
How do you instruct your heart to let go and move on?
To fall in love again
To be open to love once more and try, despite the risk of getting hurt.
Oh you probably won't remember me
The singer assumes that despite the intensity of their love, the other person will probably forget about her.
It's probably ancient history
It is possible that the memories of their love have become very old and irrelevant.
I'm one of the chosen few
The singer is one of the people who have been hurt by the former lover's actions.
Who went ahead and fell for you
Who had the courage to fall in love with someone who was not interested in the same way.
I'm out of vogue, I'm out of touch
The artist feels that she is out of style and does not fit in anymore.
I fell too fast, I feel too much
The singer admits that she loves too strongly and cannot control her emotions.
I thought that you might have some advice to give
The singer believed that the former lover could give her guidance on dealing with heartbreak.
On how to be insensitive
On how to detach oneself from emotions and not let them affect daily life after a breakup.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Anne Loree
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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)