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."
Spitfire
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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I could use it like a whip and watch you run
I could show you how it's done
We could have a little fun
Better bring your big guns
'Cause I only got one burning desire
To let the whole town know that you're a dirty little liar
Oh, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
You make me wanna spit fire
Spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I suggest you think again but that would be insane
For that you'd have to have a brain
A simple southern way to say "kiss my behind"
Politely tear you apart with
"Sweetie bless your heart"
'Cause I only got one burning desire
To let the whole town know that you're a dirty little liar
I ain't gonna get stuck in your muck and mire
Oh, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
You make me wanna spit fire,
Spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Reckon it's 'bout time that I bury you
Better buy some friends that will carry you
Oh to know you is to loathe you
You can fight and fuss but I'm fixing to Spitfire
'Cause I only got one burning desire
To let the whole town know that you're a dirty little liar
I ain't gonna get stuck in your muck and mire
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
You make me wanna spit fire
In "Spitfire," LeAnn Rimes sings about someone who has made her so angry that she wants to "spit fire." She begins the song stating that if she were to untie her tongue, she could use it like a whip to watch the person run. She then warns them to bring their "big guns" because she only has one goal, to let the whole town know they're a "dirty little liar." Rimes uses a variety of Southern phrases to convey her contempt for the person, including politely tearing them apart with "Sweetie bless your heart."
As the song progresses, she suggests that the person should think again but that would be insane, for that they'd have to have a brain. She expresses her desire to bury them and to know them is to loathe them. She resolves to "spit fire" and not to get stuck in their "muck and mire."
Overall, "Spitfire" is an empowering song about standing up for oneself against a person who has caused them harm. Rimes uses her sharp tongue and Southern charm to convey her message of not putting up with any more lies or mistreatment.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were to untie my tongue
If I were to speak freely
I could use it like a whip and watch you run
I could verbally attack you
I could show you how it's done
I could teach you a lesson
We could have a little fun
I would enjoy this
Better bring your big guns
You better prepare yourself for a fight
'Cause I only got one burning desire
I have one strong motivation
To let the whole town know that you're a dirty little liar
To expose you as a liar to everyone
I ain't gonna get stuck in your muck and mire
I won't let you drag me down to your level
Oh, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh, yes
You make me wanna spit fire
You make me want to verbally attack you
Spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire
Repeated expression of my desire
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yes
I suggest you think again but that would be insane
I suggest you reconsider but it's unlikely
For that you'd have to have a brain
You're not smart enough to reconsider
A simple southern way to say "kiss my behind"
A polite insult
Politely tear you apart with "Sweetie bless your heart"
Another polite insult
'Cause I only got one burning desire
I have one strong motivation
To let the whole town know that you're a dirty little liar
To expose you as a liar to everyone
I ain't gonna get stuck in your muck and mire
I won't let you drag me down to your level
Oh, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh, yes
You make me wanna spit fire
You make me want to verbally attack you
Spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire
Repeated expression of my desire
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yes
Spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire, spitfire
Repeated expression of my desire
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Yes
Reckon it's 'bout time that I bury you
I think it's time to end this
Better buy some friends that will carry you
You will need help
Oh to know you is to loathe you
I hate you
You can fight and fuss but I'm fixing to Spitfire
You can try to argue but I will attack you verbally
'Cause I only got one burning desire
I have one strong motivation
To let the whole town know that you're a dirty little liar
To expose you as a liar to everyone
I ain't gonna get stuck in your muck and mire
I won't let you drag me down to your level
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh, yes
You make me wanna spit fire
You make me want to verbally attack you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DARRELL R BROWN, LEANN RIMES, DAVID FRANCIS BAERWALD
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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)