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."
Surrender
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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About to catch the wind
And I don't want to fight it,
Or let you win
Here I stand,
Heart in hand
No it ain't like me,
Don't take it lightly
[Chorus]
Surrender
I'm giving in, givin' up
Surrender
Crossing over the line for your love
If I trust enough,
Then I might just
Fall in to forever
And all I've got to do is surrender
I see a white dove flyin,
The clouds have rolled on past
And isn't it surprising,
I feel the peace at last
Got all I need,
Surroundin' me
I'm not afraid to stand up and say,
I will never leave
[Chorus: x2]
If I trust enough,
Then I might just
Fall into forever
And all I've got to do,
All I've got to do
Baby, all I've got to do,
Is surrender
Oh surrender
The song "Surrender" by LeAnn Rimes is about letting go of control and allowing oneself to give into love. The white flag is a symbol of surrender, meaning the singer is giving up the fight and choosing to embrace their emotions. The singer is not used to giving in and is letting their guard down, which is reflected in the line "No it ain't like me, don't take it lightly, you know I never bend."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of surrendering to love, giving up control to trust enough to fall into forever. The image of a white dove flying represents peace, which the singer feels once they surrender. The line "Got all I need, surrounding me" shows that the singer is finding all they need in love and no longer feels the need to fight it.
Overall, "Surrender" is a song about the power of love and how choosing to surrender to it can bring peace and happiness. By letting go of control and trusting in love, one can find the forever they have been looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a white flag rising,
I'm choosing to give up fighting and surrendering to love.
About to catch the wind
My decision is imminent and cannot be reversed.
And I don't want to fight it,
I'm not resisting the prospect of giving up.
Or let you win
But I'm choosing not to let you have the upper hand.
Here I stand,
I'm taking a stand for what I believe in.
Heart in hand
I'm willing to be vulnerable in order to surrender.
No it ain't like me,
This action is not in line with my usual behavior.
Don't take it lightly
But it's a serious decision that I've made.
You know I never bend
I'm not easily swayed or persuaded in my choices.
Surrender
I'm choosing to give up.
I'm giving in, givin' up
I'm relinquishing control and submitting to love.
Crossing over the line for your love
I'm taking a step towards fully committing to this relationship.
If I trust enough,
If I have enough faith and confidence in love...
Then I might just
...I might finally be able to...
Fall in to forever
...experience a deep, everlasting connection.
And all I've got to do is surrender
All I have to do is let go and trust in love.
I see a white dove flyin,
I see a symbol of peace and hope.
The clouds have rolled on past
The darkness and turmoil have been lifted and replaced with clarity.
And isn't it surprising,
It's amazing how a change of heart can bring about such a shift in perspective.
I feel the peace at last
I'm finally experiencing tranquility and calmness in my heart.
Got all I need,
I have everything I need to feel complete and fulfilled.
Surroundin' me
Love and support are all around me.
I'm not afraid to stand up and say,
I'm confident enough to declare that...
I will never leave
...I'm committed to staying and making things work.
All I've got to do
The only thing I have to do...
Baby, all I've got to do,
...is let go and give in to love.
Is surrender
I'm choosing to give up and trust in love.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: CHRISTI DANNEMILLER, ROBIN LEE BRUCE, JAMIE O'NEIL
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)