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 Sands Of Time
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Man has shed a million tears.
Tears for the pain they've had
In their lives and for all the
Wasted years.
But the saddest tears that ever fell,
Fell not from just any man's eyes.
But they were shed by my Savior
As the Father looked upon His Son,
He had to turn His face away.
And as Jesus hung upon that cross,
He gave His all for us that day.
And as the tears ran down His face,
As He cried, mixed with the blood
That flowed from His side. Oh what
A sacrifice of love and it stained
The Sands Of Time.
Oh yes it stained The Sands Of Time.
It stained The Sands Of Time.
The blood that was shed for a lost
And dying world,
Oh yes it stained
The Sands Of Time..... of time.
In this powerful and emotive song from LeAnn Rimes, she describes the deep sadness and pain of the world, and of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The opening lines of the song, "From the beginning of this own world, / Man has shed a million tears," set the tone for the lyrical content. The focus is on the profound sorrow and grief that human beings experience throughout their lives, which is made even more heart-wrenching by the knowledge that these emotions have been present since the dawn of time.
However, the central point of the song is the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The singer portrays Christ as the ultimate sacrificial figure, whose tears and blood ultimately stained the sands of time. The desperation of the Father, who turned his face away from the spectacle, and the cries and tears of the dying Son, create a vivid image that highlights the depth and tragedy of the sacrifice. The song ultimately draws on this powerful image to emphasize the profound love and grace that God has for humanity.
In essence, the song philosophizes on the deep emotional toll that all human beings suffer throughout life and in the grand scheme of existence, while also acknowledging the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
From the beginning of this own world,
From the very beginning of the world we know of,
Man has shed a million tears.
Human beings have shed countless tears,
Tears for the pain they've had
Tears for the hurts they've experienced
In their lives and for all the
Both for their individual experiences and
Wasted years.
For the time wasted in their lives.
But the saddest tears that ever fell,
But the saddest tears of all time,
Fell not from just any man's eyes.
Were not shed by just any ordinary human being.
But they were shed by my Savior
They were shed by the one who saves me
And they stained The Sands Of Time.
And those tears marked the course of history forever.
As the Father looked upon His Son,
As God the Father looked upon His own Son,
He had to turn His face away.
He couldn't bear to witness the pain his son was going through.
And as Jesus hung upon that cross,
As Jesus was crucified,
He gave His all for us that day.
He gave everything He had for all of us on that day.
And as the tears ran down His face,
As tears streamed down his face
As He cried, mixed with the blood
As he wept and bled
That flowed from His side. Oh what
From wounds on his side,
A sacrifice of love and it stained
He made a loving sacrifice, and it left its mark
The Sands Of Time.
A forever lasting impact on history.
Oh yes it stained The Sands Of Time.
Yes, it left its mark, never to be erased.
It stained The Sands Of Time.
And that's how it will always be known.
The blood that was shed for a lost
The blood that was shed for a world that was lost,
And dying world,
And for those who were dying
Oh yes it stained
Indeed, it left its mark
The Sands Of Time..... of time.
For eternity.
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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)