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."
Right Kind of Wrong
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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And now it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless every time that I'm where you are
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can't fight it any more
Oh, I know I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much.
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you, yeah
Well, I should try to be strong
But baby, you're the right kind of wrong
Yeah, baby, you're the right kind of wrong.
Might be a mistake, a mistake I'm makin'
But what you're givin' I am happy to be takin'
'Cause no one's ever made me feel the way I feel when I'm in
Your arms.
They say you're somethin' I should do without
They don't know what goes on when the lights go out
There's no way to explain
All the pleasure is worth all the pain.
Lovin' you, yeah, isn't really something I should do
Yeah, hey
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you, yeah
Well, I should try to be strong
But, baby, you're the right kind of wrong
Yeah, baby, you're the right kind of wrong.
I should try to run, but I just can't seem to
'Cause every time I run, you're the one I run to
Can't do without what you do to me
I don't care if I'm in too deep
Yeah, hey, yeah.
Know all about, yeah, 'bout your reputation
And now it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless every time that I'm where you are.
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can't fight it any more
Oh, I know I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much.
Hey, yeah -
Lovin' you, yeah, isn't really something I should do
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you, yeah
Well, I should try to be strong
(I should try to be strong)
But, baby, you're the right kind of wrong
(Right kind of wrong)
Baby, you're the right kind of wrong
(Baby, you're the right kind of wrong)
Yeah, baby, you're the right kind of wrong.
LeAnn Rimes sings about the irresistible attraction she feels towards someone who she knows is not good for her in "The Right Kind of Wrong." Despite their supposedly reputation, every time they are together, she feels powerless and loses her strength. Rimes is aware of the potential heartache that might result from their interaction, but she cannot resist her desire to be around this person. She acknowledges that she shouldn't love this individual and spend time with him, but she finds herself inexorably drawn to him time and time again.
Rimes accepts that her relationship with the other individual is inappropriate and might be detrimental to her, but she cant stay away from him. As the lyrics suggest, what he offers is worth any pain that she may have to face. What she has with him, she has never experienced before, and she is unable to articulate how it feels.
In summary, "The Right Kind of Wrong" is a song about being irresistibly drawn towards somebody who has a bad reputation, despite being aware that it is a dangerous situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Know all about, yeah, 'bout your reputation
I have heard rumors about your reputation
And now it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
Being with you will probably lead to heartbreak
But I can't help it if I'm helpless every time that I'm where you are
I can't control my feelings whenever I'm near you
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Your presence weakens me
Say my name and I can't fight it any more
Just hearing you say my name makes me lose my willpower
Oh, I know I should go
I understand that I should leave
But I need your touch just too damn much.
But I crave your touch too much to resist
Lovin' you, yeah, isn't really something I should do
I shouldn't be in love with you
Shouldn't wanna spend my time with you, yeah
I shouldn't want to be with you
Well, I should try to be strong
I should attempt to be strong
But baby, you're the right kind of wrong
But you're the type of wrong that feels right to me
Might be a mistake, a mistake I'm makin'
It's possible that I'm making a mistake
But what you're givin' I am happy to be takin'
But I'm content with what you're offering me
'Cause no one's ever made me feel the way I feel when I'm in your arms.
Because no one has made me feel the way you make me feel when I'm with you
They say you're somethin' I should do without
They say I should stay away from you
They don't know what goes on when the lights go out
They don't know about the intimate moments we share
There's no way to explain
There's no explanation
All the pleasure is worth all the pain.
All the pain that comes with being with you is worth the pleasure
I should try to run, but I just can't seem to
I should try to leave, but I can't seem to do it
'Cause every time I run, you're the one I run to
Because every time I try to leave, I end up coming back to you
Can't do without what you do to me
I can't live without the way you make me feel
I don't care if I'm in too deep
I don't mind being too invested in our relationship
Hey, yeah.
I should try to be strong
I should attempt to be strong
(I should try to be strong)
But, baby, you're the right kind of wrong
But you're the type of wrong that feels right to me
(Right kind of wrong)
Baby, you're the right kind of wrong
You're the type of wrong that I can't resist
(Baby, you're the right kind of wrong)
Yeah, baby, you're the right kind of wrong.
You are just the kind of wrong that I need in my life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Realsongs
Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mirabelle2639
2023? Anyone? Someone? ❤
@mistyeno4940
❤
@moonlightkid5704
2024
@a.m.4981
2024 🎉hiiiii
@1988Cajh
Still here listening to this song in 2024😊
@SassyKaren68
2024!!!!❤
@miltonwilliams168
Just another great song sang by one of the greatest singers/artists of our time, LeAnn Rimes. Over the years I have gone to 12 of LeAnn's concerts and have never been disappointed. I live in Louisville, Ky. and in 2011 me and a friend drove to Omaha to see LeAnn, she was giving three concerts over the weekend. It's a 722 mile trip one way. We had front row center stage seats all three days. I had a shirt made up saying "I drove 722 miles to see LeAnn Rimes, she saw the shirt and came to the front of the stage and asked where we lived and thanked me for being such a devoted fan, we had about a 45 second chat, the second night I took her a dozen red roses. Seeing LeAnn perform three nights in a row was well worth the trip. With friends we have gone to Branson, Mo., Peachtree, Ga., French Lick, Ind. she gave two concerts at each town, and we got in a few rounds of golf. Have always had a great time watching LeAnn perform, she's a beautiful young lady with the voice of an Angel.
@billiebolin1248
Milton Williams I AGREE..ITS A GREAT SONG..💖💖💖
@jordanvarley8846
Soooooo jealous
@2011JRM
GREAT STORY, Milton!
Thanks for sharing..
And no doubt, the drive was well worth it!