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 Safest Place
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Everything is back to normal
Last night, I thought that I would die
I had nightmares
I was so scared
Thank God that you are by my side
To hold me when I cry
But I don't want to be alone tonight
I want to believe that I can save the world
And make it right, but I'm only human
And you've got a hero's face
Right here in your arms
Is the safest place, the safest place
It feels so real
You showed me I can trust you
With emotions I had locked away
It was your touch, your words
They heal the deepest part of me
That only you can see
I want to be strong
But I don't want to be alone tonight
I want to believe that I can save the world
And make it right, but I'm only human
And you've got a hero's face
Right here in your arms
Is the safest place, the safest place
As long as I am with you
As long as I can feel you
That's all I need to keep me going
On and on and on and on
I want to be strong
But I don't want to be alone tonight
I want to believe that I can save the world
And make it right, but I'm only human
And you've got a hero's face
Right here in your arms
Is the safest place, the safest place
The Safest Place by LeAnn Rimes is a song that speaks directly to the heart. The lyrics talk about a woman who has gone through a difficult time and is struggling to stay strong. She is scared and alone, but is comforted by the presence of her lover who stands by her side and holds her when she cries. In the chorus, she talks about how she wants to be strong and save the world, but she realizes that she is only human and that her lover is the hero she needs. She finds comfort and sanctuary in her lover’s arms and believes that it is the safest place in the world.
This song is about the power of love and how it can heal the deepest parts of a person. The woman in the song has been through a traumatic experience and is struggling to cope with it. However, she finds hope and solace in her lover, who stands by her side and helps her get through it. The song is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and how it can help us overcome even the toughest times in life.
Overall, The Safest Place is a beautifully written song about love, hope, and the power of human connection. It speaks to the heart and is a powerful reminder that no matter how tough life gets, we can find comfort and strength in the people we love and who love us.
Line by Line Meaning
Daytime, I'm fine
During the day, I put on a facade of being okay
Everything is back to normal
Things seem to have gone back to the way they were supposed to be
Last night, I thought that I would die
Last night was so terrible that I was convinced it was the end for me
I had nightmares
I was tormented by terrifying dreams
I was so scared
The fear was so intense that it consumed me
Thank God that you are by my side
I am grateful that you are here with me
To hold me when I cry
To comfort me during my moments of vulnerability
I want to be strong
I desire to appear sturdy
But I don't want to be alone tonight
But I do not want to endure this evening by myself
I want to believe that I can save the world
I hope to have the power to rescue the universe
And make it right, but I'm only human
And fix everything, but I am simply human
And you've got a hero's face
You look like a hero to me
Right here in your arms
Being in your embrace
Is the safest place, the safest place
Is where I feel most secure
It feels so real
What we have feels authentic
You showed me I can trust you
You demonstrated that you are trustworthy
With emotions I had locked away
With sentiments I had concealed
It was your touch, your words
It was through your physical contact and speech
They heal the deepest part of me
They mend the section of me that is most damaged
That only you can see
That only you are privy to
As long as I am with you
As long as I am keeping you company
As long as I can feel you
As long as I can sense your presence
That's all I need to keep me going
That is sufficient to keep me moving forward
On and on and on and on
Continuously
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAZILIAN, CHILD, HUDSON, SHAW
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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)