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."
The Gift of Your Love
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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You could give me
Would compare
To the Gift Of Your Love
Not a star in the heavens
Not a diamond so rare
No light can compare
To The Gift Of Your Love
So don't buy me anything
Cause all I ever, ever need
Is for me to fall deeper into you
And you deeper into me
I wouldn't know how to wish for
Heavenly love this rare
Nothing can compare
To The Gift Of Your Love
I want you to know you save me
Like only love can dare
Nothing can compare
To The Gift Of Your Love
Every breath I breathe's a prayer
For The Gift Of Your Love
In the song "The Gift of Your Love" by LeAnn Rimes, the lyrics express the singer's profound appreciation and love for the person they are addressing. The lyrics convey the sentiment that nothing material or worldly could compare to the overwhelming power and significance of the love they have received.
The first verse emphasizes the incomparable value of the love they possess. The singer suggests that no possession, whether it be stars in the heavens or rare diamonds, can match the intensity and brilliance of the love they have received. The lyrics imply that no external source of light or beauty can compare to the sheer magnitude and significance of this love.
The following verse reiterates this sentiment by declaring that material gifts are unnecessary. The singer asserts that there is no need for anything tangible or material because all they truly desire is to fall deeper into their loved one and have their loved one reciprocate that deep connection. This longing for an emotional and spiritual connection surpasses any desires for material possessions. The lyrics suggest that the love they share is so powerful and fulfilling that it surpasses any other form of desire or want.
The third paragraph delves into the emotional impact of this love. The singer conveys that their loved one has saved them, a wording that implies that this love has brought them back to life or rescued them from a dark place. The lyrics signify that this love is transformative and has the capacity to heal and bring profound happiness. The singer emphasizes that nothing can compare to the gift of love they have received, demonstrating the unparalleled value and importance of this relationship.
Lastly, the lyrics express that the singer's every breath is like a prayer for the gift of their loved one's affection. This declaration encompasses the singer's intense devotion and reverence for their loved one. It suggests that their love is not only a source of happiness and fulfillment but also a source of spirituality and devotion. The lyrics convey a profound sense of gratitude and dependence on the love they have been given, further emphasizing its importance and significance in their life.
In summary, the lyrics of "The Gift of Your Love" by LeAnn Rimes convey the unparalleled value and significance of a deep and transformative love. The song emphasizes that no material possession or worldly treasures can match the depth and fulfillment that this love brings. The lyrics express gratitude, devotion, and the recognition of the power of love to rescue and heal. The singer's every breath is likened to a prayer for the continuation and presence of this profound love.
Line by Line Meaning
No Nothing
There is absolutely nothing
You could give me
That you could give me
Would compare
Could ever measure up
To the Gift Of Your Love
To the invaluable love you give
Not a star in the heavens
Not even the brightest star in the sky
Not a diamond so rare
Not the rarest diamond
No light can compare
No source of light can match up
To The Gift Of Your Love
To the invaluable love you give
So don't buy me anything
Therefore, don't spend money buying me things
Cause all I ever, ever need
Because all I truly need
Is for me to fall deeper into you
Is for me to completely surrender to my feelings for you
And you deeper into me
And for you to reciprocate those feelings
I wouldn't know how to wish for
I wouldn't even know how to desire
Heavenly love this rare
Such a rare and divine kind of love
Nothing can compare
Nothing else can come close
To The Gift Of Your Love
To the invaluable love you give
I want you to know you save me
I want you to understand that you rescue me
Like only love can dare
In a way that only love has the courage to
Nothing can compare
Nothing else can come close
To The Gift Of Your Love
To the invaluable love you give
Every breath I breathe's a prayer
Each breath I take is a silent prayer
For The Gift Of Your Love
For the invaluable love you give
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Darrell Brown, LeAnn Rimes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lovicebrinkman1
This song is so beautiful! I hear it and think of my loving Lord, and the amazing husband He gave me.
@matthiasangl
Amen.
@deborahjohnson1664
This song and her voice speak to my heart and soul....my Jesus gave me The Gift of HIS β€οΈ
@MrsHound
Amen sister ππΌβοΈπ
@janicecarroll7590
Beautiful voice. Amazing voice as always. Leanns voice is unsurpassed.
@mike856ms
We need LEANN on more national televised shows and the charts.
@Ben31Son
yes. She's soooo good. I just watched the movie and had to come look for the song.
@Blueroom994
Thank you Lord.
@janmoore8241
So beautiful. We need to hear more from LeAnn.
@Beruang07
How in the world can anyone dislike this song, there are 20 of them atm......weird ppl out there I say. Thank you LeAnn for the beaut.