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 Only Mama That'll Walk The Line
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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And I'm gettin' pretty tired of it
You keep a steppin' out of line and a messing with my mind
If you had any sense you'd quit
'Cause ever since I was a little teeny weeny girl
I said you were the only man in my whole world
Now you'd better do some thinkin' then you'll find
I keep a-workin' every day all you wanna do is play
I'm gettin' tired of staying home all night
Well I'm a-coming unglued from your funny little moods
Now honey baby that ain't right
'Cause ever since I was a little teeny weeny girl
I said you were the only man in my whole world
And now you'd better do some thinkin' then you'll find
You got the only mama that'll walk the line
You keep a-packin' on my clothes
Nearly everybody knows that you're still just a-puttin' me on
And when I start a-walkin' gonna hear you start a-squawkin'
And a-beggin' me to come back home
'Cause ever since I was a little teeny weeny girl
I said you were the only man in my whole world
Now you'd better do some thinkin' then you'll find
You got the only mama that'll walk the line
You got the only mama that'll walk the line
In LeAnn Rimes's song "The Only Mama That'll Walk the Line," the singer expresses her frustration with her partner who is always stepping on her toes and "messing with her mind." She claims that her partner should quit this behavior if he had any sense. The singer then reveals that she has been devoted to her partner since she was a little girl and that he should realize that she is the only one who will put up with his antics. She says that she works hard every day while her partner does nothing but play and that she is getting tired of staying home every night. The singer claims that her partner's behavior is causing her to become unglued and that he needs to start thinking about what he is doing. She then asserts that she is the only one who will tolerate his behavior and that he should be grateful for that.
The song is a classic country song with a strong emphasis on the traditional sound of the genre. The lyrics reveal the singer's frustration with her partner's behavior, and this emotion is demonstrated through Rimes's powerful vocals. The song has a strong beat and a catchy melody, making it a popular choice for fans of country music.
Line by Line Meaning
Well everybody knows you been steppin' on my toes
You are well aware of how your actions are bothering me.
And I'm gettin' pretty tired of it
I'm really getting fed up with it.
You keep a steppin' out of line and a messing with my mind
You're overstepping your boundaries and playing mind games with me.
If you had any sense you'd quit
You should stop if you had any common sense.
'Cause ever since I was a little teeny weeny girl
This has been going on since I was a child.
I said you were the only man in my whole world
I believed you were the only man for me at that time.
Now you'd better do some thinkin' then you'll find
You need to reflect on your actions to understand the situation.
You got the only mama that'll walk the line
I'm the only one willing to put up with your behavior.
I keep a-workin' every day all you wanna do is play
I'm working hard every day and you just want to have fun.
I'm gettin' tired of staying home all night
I'm tired of being stuck at home all the time.
Well I'm a-coming unglued from your funny little moods
Your ever-changing moods are driving me crazy.
Now honey baby that ain't right
Your behavior is not acceptable and needs to change.
You keep a-packin' on my clothes
You keep taking my clothes without permission.
Nearly everybody knows that you're still just a-puttin' me on
Everyone knows that you're not being serious with me.
And when I start a-walkin' gonna hear you start a-squawkin'
When I leave you'll start complaining and begging for me to come back.
And a-beggin' me to come back home
You'll be begging for me to return to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ivy J. Bryant
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)