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."
Joy: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / Hark the Herald Angels Sing / Angels We Have Heard
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Sing Gloria Sing Gloria
Sing Gloria Sing Gloria
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Glory to the new born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark the Herald Angeles Sing
Glory to the new born King
Sing Gloria Sing Gloria
Sing Gloria Sing Gloria
Gloria In exclesis Deo
Joy Joy Joy Joy
Gloria Gloria
Oh tidings of comfort and Joy
The lyrics to LeAnn Rimes's song "Joy" are a combination of three traditional Christmas carols: "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." Each verse and chorus represents a different carol, but together they convey a message of comfort, joy, and the birth of Christ.
The first verse comes from the carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." It reminds the listener not to be dismayed but to find comfort in the fact that Christ, the Savior, was born on Christmas Day. The lyrics speak of how he came to save humanity from the power of Satan when they had lost their way. This verse emphasizes the tidings of comfort and joy that accompany the birth of Jesus.
The second verse incorporates the lyrics from "Angels We Have Heard on High." It describes a scene of angels singing sweetly over the plains and the mountains echoing their joyous strains. The repeated refrain of "Sing Gloria" is a celebratory proclamation of glory to God, with "Gloria in excelsis Deo" meaning "glory to God in the highest." This verse conveys the message of rejoicing and praising God for the birth of Jesus.
The third verse takes its lyrics from "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." It declares the glory and praise that should be given to the newborn King, bringing peace on earth and reconciling God with sinners. The verse emphasizes the angelic proclamation of Christ's birth in Bethlehem. The chorus of "Sing Gloria" is repeated to further emphasize the joyous celebration and giving praise to God.
The final chorus contains the repetition of "Gloria" and "Joy" to depict the overwhelming feeling of happiness and celebration surrounding the birth of Jesus. The lyrics bring together the themes of comfort, joy, praise, and the reconciling power of Christ. Collectively, these lyrics remind us of the true meaning of Christmas and the joy that comes with the Savior's birth.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry gentlemen
May God give you rest, joyful gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Don't let anything trouble or discourage you
Remember Christ our Savior
Always keep in mind that Jesus is our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
He was born on the special day of Christmas
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
His purpose was to rescue us from the power of Satan
When we were gone astray
When we had lost our way or deviated from the right path
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Oh, news that brings comfort and happiness
Angels we have heard on high
We have heard angels in the heavens
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
They were singing melodiously over the open fields
And the mountains in reply
And the mountains echoed their joyful songs in response
Echoing their joyous strains
Repeating their cheerful melodies
Sing Gloria Sing Gloria
Sing praises to God, sing praises
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Listen to the angels from heaven singing
Glory to the new born King
Praise and honor the newly born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace on earth and gentle mercy
God and sinners reconciled
God and sinners being brought back together in harmony
With angelic host proclaim
The heavenly hosts announce
Christ is born in Bethlehem
That Christ is born in the town of Bethlehem
Joy Joy Joy Joy
Happiness, delight, and contentment
Gloria Gloria
Praise, adoration, and honor
Oh tidings of comfort and Joy
Oh, news that brings comfort and happiness
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CHRIS MACDONALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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)