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."
Life Goes On
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Just like a toy
You would crank and wind
Baby, I would give you to what you want
You left me lying in a pool of doubt
If you're still thinking your the daddy mack
Ya shouldn't known better
But ya didn't
Oh life goes on
And it's only gonna make me strong
It's a fact
Once you get on board
Say good-bye
'Cause you can't go back
Oh it's a fight
And I really want to get it right
Where I'm at
It's my life before me
Got this feeling
That I can't go back
Wish I knew then what I know now
You held all the cards
And sold me out
Baby, shame on you if you fool me once
Shame on me if you fool me twice
You've been a pretty hard case to crack
Should've of known better
But I didn't
And I can't go back
Oh life goes on
And it's only gonna make me strong
It's a fact
Once you get on board
Say good-bye
'Cause you can't go back
Oh it's a fight
And I really want to get it right
Where I'm at
It's my life before me
Got this feeling
That I can't go back
Na na na na life goes on
Na na na na made me strong
Oh oh yea
Got a feeling that I can't go back
Life, goes, on
On yea,
Life
Goes
On and on and on
Shame on you if you fool me once
Shame on me if you fool me twice
You've been a pretty hard case to crack
I should of known better
But I didn't
And I can't go back
Oh life goes on
And it's only gonna make me strong
It's a fact
Once you get on board
Say good-bye
'Cause you can't go back
Oh it's a fight
And I really want to get it right
Where I'm at
It's my life before me
Got this feeling
That I can't go back
Na na na na life goes on
Na na na na made me strong
Oh oh yea
Got a feeling that I can't go back
No I can't go back
Oh oh yea
I've got to go now I'm on run
No turning back
Gonna make me strong
Got a feeling that I can't go back
No I can't go back
No yeah
The lyrics of LeAnn Rimes’ “Life Goes On” depict a person who has been lied to, used, and left with doubts. The song is a reflection on the experience of loving someone who is not genuine and the aftermath of the relationship ending. The singer admits to being taken in by someone who played with her emotions and sold her out. The line “shame on you if you fool me once” suggests that this was not a one-time incident, and the singer is disillusioned by the treatment she has received.
Despite the heartache, the singer acknowledges that life goes on and that the experience will make her stronger. She has learned that she cannot go back and must move forward with her life. The line “once you get on board, say goodbye ‘cause you can’t go back” emphasizes the idea that there is no going back in life. The singer realizes that it’s a fight to get life right, but she’s determined to do so. By the end of the song, she’s resolved to move forward and not let this negative experience hold her back.
In summary, the song “Life Goes On” is a story of a failed relationship that has left the singer with a sense of betrayal but also a determination to move on and grow stronger. The message goes beyond the personal experiences of the singer and highlights the fact that life goes on no matter what happens.
Line by Line Meaning
You sucked me in and played my mind
You manipulated and controlled me
Just like a toy
With no regard for my emotions or feelings
You would crank and wind
You enjoyed watching me suffer and feeling helpless
Baby, I would give you to what you want
I willingly complied with your every want and need
You left me lying in a pool of doubt
You caused me to question everything and left me feeling insecure
If you're still thinking your the daddy mack
If you still believe you have power and control over me
Ya shouldn't known better
You should have realized the damage you were causing
But ya didn't
But you didn't, and now it's too late
And I can't go back
I cannot go back to the person I was before I met you
Oh life goes on
Life continues despite the hardships
And it's only gonna make me strong
These experiences will make me stronger
It's a fact
It's indisputable and cannot be denied
Once you get on board
Once you make a decision or take action
Say good-bye
Leave behind the past and move on
'Cause you can't go back
It's impossible to return to what was before
Oh it's a fight
Life is a struggle
And I really want to get it right
I want to find my way and succeed
Where I'm at
In my current situation
It's my life before me
My future is mine to create
Got this feeling
I have a sense of certainty
That I can't go back
I cannot return to the past
Wish I knew then what I know now
I regret not being aware or educated earlier
You held all the cards
You had all the power in the situation
And sold me out
You betrayed my trust and loyalty
Baby, shame on you if you fool me once
You are to blame if you deceive me again
Shame on me if you fool me twice
I should have learned from the first time and not allowed it to happen again
You've been a pretty hard case to crack
You were challenging to understand and to overcome
Should've of known better
I should have realized the truth sooner
But I didn't
But I failed to do so
No I can't go back
I am unable to return to the past
I've got to go now I'm on run
I need to leave and escape from the situation
No turning back
I am committed to moving forward
Gonna make me strong
This experience will make me stronger
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS MICHAEL CARLSSON, DESMOND N CHILD, LE ANN N RIMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LePixieBunny
2024 and still listening, flashback of good memories. Missing those old days 😢
@brandonmoore7497
I’m listening to LeAnn Rimes Life Goes On mid January 2024
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@paulobriones2295
Gosh, I was in elementary school when this song came out. hehe
@AmeliaMark503
A U T H E N T I C v i e w s and LeAnn Rimes the duo making virals ❤🎶🔥❤
@auroraguy
March 14 2024 who is still listening? You are awesome!
@jordanbueno4427
Yes me
@kpfpv8515
I'm listening in April 2024...and I'm no fool 😂❤
@anoldsouljourney89
🥰
@brandonmoore7497
I’m listening to LeAnn Rimes Life Goes On April 13th 2024
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@Emilyy420biihhh
My mom used to always listen to her songs and my mom passed in 2015, and I’m just sitting here bawling my eyes out listening to my moms songs she loved.. 😭💔