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."
One Day Too Long
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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You been gone
You been gone one day
one day to long
I'm the kind of woman who understands
How the road can be so hard on a traveling man
I don't mind giving you a little room to breathe
I'm home, waiting
Alone, aching
Your times run out cause
Yesterday this love could have been saved
Just crawl back out ain't no way
You been gone
You been gone
You been gone one day
One day too long
You know, I ain't a once in a while kind of thang
You see, love is being here for each other
Even with you standing right here, right now
right in front of my face
You're still looking right through me
Well, let me clear something up for you honey
I called you up
Told you I was
Missing, needing
To be soothed by you
Keep your reasons
I'm done pleasing
Ain't it funny now
I'm leaving, and your the one who's being left behind
God sent me a man who will give me my time
You been gone
You been gone
You been gone one day
One day too long
In the song “One Day Too Long,” LeAnn Rimes sings about waiting for her significant other who is constantly on the road while she is at home, understanding and patient. However, her tolerance wears thin, and after he takes advantage of her understanding, she decides that enough is enough. She can't keep giving him space and waiting for him to come back, and so she finally brings an end to their relationship. She realizes that being in love means being there for each other as frequently as possible, not just once in a while. She confronts her partner in the song, telling him that he’s been gone for one day too long and she’s done trying to please him.
LeAnn's voice has an emotional quality to it that intensifies the message of the lyrics. It’s almost as if she’s pouring out her heart to the audience, making them feel every iota of agony and frustration that she and her character have gone through. The song shows just how much a person can be patient and accommodating in a relationship before finally reaching the end of their rope. LeAnn's incredible vocal range combined with the poignant lyrics make this song a standout on the album.
Line by Line Meaning
You been gone
I have noticed your absence
You been gone
I have noticed your absence
You been gone one day
You have been absent for a day
One day too long
Your absence has exceeded the acceptable duration
I'm the kind of woman who understands
I am a woman who empathizes with the hardships of men on the road
How the road can be so hard on a traveling man
I am aware of the difficulties encountered by a man who is always on the move
I don't mind giving you a little room to breathe
I am willing to give you space when you need it
Then you go and take advantage of my generosity
But you have taken advantage of my kindness
I'm home, waiting
I am at home waiting for you
Alone, aching
I am alone and in pain
Your times run out cause
Your time is up because
Yesterday this love could have been saved
Yesterday this relationship could have been preserved
Just crawl back out ain't no way
But you can't just come back now
You know, I ain't a once in a while kind of thang
I am not someone who can be taken for granted
You see, love is being here for each other
Love means being present for one another
Even with you standing right here, right now
But even though you are here right now
Right in front of my face
You are not seeing me
You're still looking right through me
You are not acknowledging me
Well, let me clear something up for you honey
Let me explain something to you, dear
I called you up
I reached out to you
Told you I was
Explained to you that I was
Missing, needing
Feeling aches and longing for you
To be soothed by you
Hoping that you can comfort me
Keep your reasons
I don't want to hear your excuses
I'm done pleasing
I am no longer interested in trying to please you
Ain't it funny now
Isn't it ironic now
I'm leaving, and your the one who's being left behind
I am leaving, and you are the one being abandoned
God sent me a man who will give me my time
I have found a man who values me and will make time for me
You been gone
I have noticed your absence
You been gone
I have noticed your absence
You been gone one day
You have been absent for a day
One day too long
Your absence has exceeded the acceptable duration
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: LEANN RIMES, DARRELL BROWN, DEAN SHEREMET
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)