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."
On the Side of Angels
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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I've never been so sure.
We're on the side of angels,
If we believe this love is pure.
Is it so hard to trust it,
'Cause we've been wrong before?
There comes a time in every life,
After all the might-have-beens,
The close and distant calls
After all the try-agains,
Don't be afraid to fall
We're on the side of angels after all.
Every time you touch me,
Don't you feel it too?
The gentle hand that's guiding us
You to me, me to you
After all the might-have-beens,
The close and distant calls
After all the try-agains,
Don't be afraid to fall
We're on the side of angels after all.
Heaven only knows
Why this took so long
But only Heaven knows
A love is right or wrong
After all the might-have-beens,
The close and distant calls
After all the try-agains,
Don't be afraid to fall
We're on the side of angels,
On the side of angels
We're on the side of angels
After all,
Oh, yeah
On the side of Angels
Oh
LeAnn Rimes's song "On the Side of Angels" describes the journey of two people who have found their true love and have overcome their fears and doubts to trust that their love is pure. The first verse emphasizes the singer's feeling of certainty and conviction that they are on the side of angels, which is to say that they are doing something right or good. The singer is certain that their love is pure and hopes that the person they love feels the same way.
The second verse touches on the fears and doubts that come with being hurt in the past. But the singer encourages the other person to trust in their love and not be afraid to fall. The chorus repeats the message that they are on the side of angels and reminds them that it's okay to take a chance on love even if there have been past disappointments.
The bridge adds another layer to the discussion by saying that "Heaven only knows" whether a love is right or wrong. This could be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest that we don't always have control over who we fall in love with, and that there is some element of fate involved.
Overall, "On the Side of Angels" is a song about taking a chance on love and trusting that it's pure, even in the face of past hurts and doubts. The singer believes that they are doing something good and right, and hope that the other person feels the same way. The song encourages us to take a chance on love and not be afraid to fall.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never been so certain,
I have never been more confident and sure about anything in my life.
I've never been so sure.
I am absolutely positive and confident about this.
We're on the side of angels,
We are favored by the divine beings for we have pure and genuine love.
If we believe this love is pure.
As long as we trust, this love we share will continue to be pure and true.
Is it so hard to trust it,
Is it difficult to believe this love, even though we were wrong before?
'Cause we've been wrong before?
Because we have made mistakes in the past, is it hard for us to have faith?
There comes a time in every life,
There will always be a point in one's life when they will find the love they have been searching for.
We find the heart we're waiting for.
The long wait for true love is finally over as we have found the heart we've been looking for.
After all the might-have-beens,
Despite all the possibilities that could have happened but didn't.
The close and distant calls
The near and far chances at romance.
After all the try-agains,
Even after all the attempts at making it work.
Don't be afraid to fall
Do not be scared to experience the unpleasant side of love.
We're on the side of angels after all.
In the end, all of our efforts to love will be rewarded and blessed by the heavenly beings.
Every time you touch me,
Each gentle touch from you reveals love and warmth.
Don't you feel it too?
Can't you sense the same affection and fondness from me?
The gentle hand that's guiding us
The soft and subtle force that is guiding us towards a life together.
You to me, me to you
Our love is a two-way street; we both have each other's back.
Heaven only knows
Only the heavens truly know.
Why this took so long
Why it took so long to find this love.
But only Heaven knows
However, only the heavens can tell whether or not a love is good or bad.
A love is right or wrong
Whether or not love is authentic cannot be determined by anyone except the divine beings.
We're on the side of angels,
We have the backing of divine beings, irrespective of the duration of our search to find true love.
On the side of angels
Supported by the divine forces.
After all,
Despite everything that has happened.
Oh yeah.
An expression of joyous delight.
On the side of Angels
Supported by the divine forces.
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Written by: GERRY HOUSE, GARY S. BURR
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I've never been so certain,
I've never been so sure.
We're on the side of angels,
If we believe this love is pure.
Is it so hard to trust it,
'Cause we've been wrong before?
There comes a time in every life,
We find the heart we're waiting for.
After all the might-have-beens,
The close and distant calls
After all the try-agains,
Don't be afraid to fall
We're on the side of angels after all.
Every time you touch me,
Don't you feel it too?
The gentle hand that's guiding us
You to me, me to you
After all the might-have-beens,
The close and distant calls
After all the try-agains,
Don't be afraid to fall
We're on the side of angels after all.
Heaven only knows
Why this took so long
But only Heaven knows
A love is right or wrong
After all the might-have-beens,
The close and distant calls
After all the try-agains,
Don't be afraid to fall
We're on the side of angels,
On the side of angels
We're on the side of angels
After all,
Oh, yeah
On the side of Angels
Oh
Barry Hetherington
The most anointed song LeAnn Rimes has recorded! In my top 5 favorite songs from her! The angels are singing along! Thanks LeAnn!
18kurama
One of the best qualities a song can have is the purity and sincerity of the emotions it brings which can only be made possible by a voice which has a living soul. This is why old songs can't be beaten by most new songs of today. I love this song and the way Leann Rimes sings it too..., her voice --- it's just wow! :)
Lia Whaley
When prayer takes flight
Lia Whaley
When prayer tKez fligbr?
Mike Barnard
Shows off LeAnn's incredible voice to perfection. Brilliant.
Dee Jones
It's a good song. Who can't love ❤ her voice.
Nadia Lawrence
Love this song so much..beautiful voice
Jermaine Sterling
I cried each time i hear this song..it's so beautiful..."we are on the side of Angels after all'' Leann Rimes best song in my book...
Sunny7
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Jasmín
Beautiful and true song. Great Leean, thank you for it. I know the song, but since I was young I know how true it is.💖💖❤️❤️✨🌟💞💞🍀🌼💯