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."
Leavin' on Your Mind
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Tell me now, get it over
Hurt me now, get it over
If you've got leavin' on your mind
If there's a new love in your heart
Well, tell me now, get it over
Hurt me now, get it over
Don't leave me here
In a world filled with dreams that might have been
Hurt me now, get it over
I may learn to love again
If there's a new love in your heart
Well, tell me now, get it over
Hurt me now, get it over
If there's a new love in your heart
Hurt me now, get it over
If there's a new love in your heart
LeAnn Rimes's song "Leavin' on Your Mind" is a powerful and emotional piece about a relationship that is potentially coming to an end. The singer is begging their partner to be honest with them and tell them if they have "leavin'" on their mind or if there is a "new love" in their heart. The singer wants to know the truth because they cannot bear the agony of not knowing. They plead with their partner to take action, even if it means hurting them now, so that they can move on from the pain and potentially learn to love again.
The lyrics of the song showcase the raw emotions of a person who is facing the end of a relationship. They are in a place of vulnerability, hurt and desperation. The line, "Don't leave me here in a world filled with dreams that might have been," highlights the regret and uncertainty that comes with a breakup. The singer is concerned about the future and the possibility of rekindling the romance, but they want their partner to be honest so they can move forward either way.
Overall, "Leavin' on Your Mind" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the struggles of a relationship coming to an end. The lyrics highlight the complexities of the situation and the feelings of the singer, making it a relatable and moving song for anyone who has been through heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
If you've got leavin' on your mind
If you're thinking about leaving me, just come out and say it
Tell me now, get it over
Tell me right away, don't make me wait and wonder
Hurt me now, get it over
If you have to hurt me by leaving, just do it quickly and get it over with
If there's a new love in your heart
If you've fallen in love with someone else, let me know
Don't leave me here
Don't just disappear and leave me wondering what happened
In a world filled with dreams that might have been
I don't want to be left alone, thinking about all the things we could have had
I may learn to love again
Even though you're leaving, I may be able to move on and love again in the future
Hurt me now, get it over
Again, if you're leaving, please do it quickly so I can start to heal
If there's a new love in your heart
Just in case you missed it the first time, if you're leaving for someone else, please let me know
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WAYNE P. WALKER, WEBB PIERCE
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)