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."
Just Love Me
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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I got somethin' you should see
Well ya know it didn't cost me nothin'
But I wrapped it for ya 'specially
So forget the little angel on the tree
And just love me
Well, if I told ya don't buy me presents
Now you know that would be a lie
Baby, I don't have to have all the money in the world
Just give me some quality time
Yeah, Christmas ain't about expensive things
So just love me
Woah oh yeah..
(Spoken)
Come here boy!
Oh no no no no no now, yeah ha..
Oh yeah it's Christmas eve' the slowest mornin'
I've been waitin for our time alone
I'll be standin' beneath the mistletoe
Now that everybodies finally gone
So some over here and kiss me tenderly
And just love me
Well let me be your little angel on the tree
And just love me
Yeah come over here and kiss me tenderly
And just love me
Just love me oh yeah baby
Ohh yeah yeah ha
(spoken) Merry Christmas baby
In LeAnn Rimes's song "Just Love Me," the lyrics speak to the idea of Christmas being less about material possessions and more about spending time with loved ones. The song opens with the singer encouraging her partner to "light the fire" and come see something she has for them. She goes on to explain that it didn't cost her anything monetarily, but she wrapped it specifically for them. The gift in question is herself, and she asks her partner to forget about the "little angel on the tree" and simply love her.
The chorus reinforces the idea that Christmas isn't about expensive gifts or money, but rather about love and quality time spent with the people who matter most. The singer implores her partner to not buy her presents and instead focus on giving her attention and affection. The bridge of the song has spoken-word sections where the singer invites her partner to come kiss her under the mistletoe and be her "little angel on the tree" by simply showing her love.
Overall, "Just Love Me" is a sweet and simple song that reminds listeners of the true meaning of Christmas – love and connection with those we hold dear.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on baby light the fire
Encouragement to take action and ignite the passion in the relationship.
I got somethin' you should see
Hinting at a surprise and wanting to share it with the partner.
Well ya know it didn't cost me nothin'
The gift given is not necessarily expensive, but has value because it was given thoughtfully.
But I wrapped it for ya 'specially
The gift was prepared with care and attention to detail.
So forget the little angel on the tree
The focus should not be on material possessions, but rather on each other.
And just love me
The most important gift is love and affection for each other.
Well, if I told ya don't buy me presents
Although the singer says she doesn't need gifts, it is not entirely true because receiving gifts can be a form of love.
Now you know that would be a lie
Receiving gifts can also be a way to feel appreciated and valued by the partner.
Baby, I don't have to have all the money in the world
Material wealth is not the most important aspect of a relationship.
Just give me some quality time
Spending time with each other is more meaningful than any material object or expensive experience.
Yeah, Christmas ain't about expensive things
The holiday is not about consumerism, but rather about love and relationships.
Woah oh yeah..
An expression of enthusiasm and anticipation for spending time together.
(Spoken) Come here boy!
An exciting and playful invitation to the partner.
Oh no no no no no now, yeah ha..
An expressive and playful melodic phrase to add emphasis to the previous statement.
Oh yeah it's Christmas eve' the slowest mornin'
Commenting on the peacefulness and calm of Christmas morning.
I've been waitin for our time alone
Anticipation for the special time the two will spend together.
I'll be standin' beneath the mistletoe
A hint of what the singer hopes will happen when they are alone.
Now that everybodies finally gone
After spending time with family and friends, it is finally time to spend quality time together.
So some over here and kiss me tenderly
Invitation for a loving and gentle kiss from the partner.
Well let me be your little angel on the tree
Offering to be the partner's angel in life, providing love and guidance.
Just love me oh yeah baby
Reiterating the importance of love and affection in the relationship.
Ohh yeah yeah ha
Expressive vocalization to convey pleasure and joy.
(spoken) Merry Christmas baby
Wishing the partner a pleasant and loving Christmas holiday.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEAN SHEREMET, GREGG PAGANI, LEANN RIMES, PETER AMATO
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