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."
Ten Thousand Angels Cried
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Some say it rained I don't know if it's true.
Well I can just imagine ten thousand angels cried
That would seem like rain to me and you.
The angels all stood ready to take Him from the tree
They waited for the words from His voice.
And when he asked the father why has thou forsaken me.
They watched the savior die of his own choice.
But I'm sure they did
As they stood by
And watched the savior die.
God turned his head away
He couldn't bear the sight
It must have looked like rain
When ten thousand angels cried.
As the sun slipped away
The skies turned to grey
And when Jesus gave his all
That's when the tears began to fall
I've never seen ten thousand angels cry
But I'm sure they did
As they stood by
And watched the savior die.
God turned his head away
He couldn't bear the sight
It must have looked like rain
When ten thousand angels cried.
It must have looked like rain
When ten thousand angels cried.
The song "Ten Thousand Angels Cried" by LeAnn Rimes is a powerful and emotional ballad that tells the story of Jesus' crucifixion from the perspective of the angels in heaven. The song touches on the idea that the angels were saddened by Jesus' death and that their tears would have fallen like rain. The line "I've never seen ten thousand angels cry but I'm sure they did" speaks to the overwhelming sadness and grief that must have been felt by the angels on that day.
The song begins with a description of the stillness that filled the heavens on the day of Jesus' crucifixion. The idea that it may have rained is mentioned, but it's unclear whether this is true or not. The second verse focuses on the angels and their readiness to take Jesus from the tree. They waited for his words, but instead heard him ask why God had forsaken him. The angels watched as Jesus died, knowing that it was his own choice.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with its repeated line "I've never seen ten thousand angels cry but I'm sure they did". It speaks to the idea that even though we can't see or hear the angels, they were no doubt deeply affected by Jesus' death. The final verse speaks to the sadness that was felt by all of creation as the sun slipped away and the skies turned grey. When Jesus gave his all, the tears began to fall, even from the angels who watched from heaven.
Overall, "Ten Thousand Angels Cried" is a moving tribute to the sacrifices of Jesus and the grief that was felt by those who loved him.
Line by Line Meaning
Stillness filled the Heavens on crucifixion day.
The day of the crucifixion was marked with silence in the Heavens.
Some say it rained I don't know if it's true.
Although some believe it rained during the crucifixion, the singer is unsure of its truthfulness.
Well I can just imagine ten thousand angels cried
The singer envisions ten thousand angels shedding tears during the crucifixion.
That would seem like rain to me and you.
To the artist, the tears of ten thousand angels would appear as if it were raining.
The angels all stood ready to take Him from the tree
The angels were prepared to remove Jesus from the tree (cross).
They waited for the words from His voice.
The angels were waiting for Jesus to speak before taking action.
And when he asked the father why has thou forsaken me.
When Jesus asked why God had abandoned him, the angels observed his death as he chose to succumb to it.
They watched the savior die of his own choice.
The angels bore witness to Jesus choosing to die as an act of self-sacrifice.
God turned his head away
God could not bear to watch the death of Jesus and turned his gaze elsewhere.
He couldn't bear the sight
God was unable to watch the agony and suffering of Jesus's death.
As they stood by And watched the savior die.
The angels were present and observed as Jesus died.
I've never seen ten thousand angels cry But I'm sure they did
Although the artist has never witnessed the tears of ten thousand angels, they believe it occurred.
As the sun slipped away The skies turned to grey And when Jesus gave his all That's when the tears began to fall
The skies darkened and tears of the angels fell when Jesus gave his all in death.
It must have looked like rain When ten thousand angels cried.
The tears of ten thousand angels would have appeared as a rainfall.
It must have looked like rain When ten thousand angels cried.
The tears of ten thousand angels would have appeared as a rainfall.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BILLY HENDERSON, STEVEN DALE JONES
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)