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 Weight of Love
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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That I'm only human
And there are more important things
Then what we fight about
We won't always see eye to eye
We say hurtful things, sometimes
And it gets hard when you love someone so much
It's alright
Its the weight of love
Highs and lows, it's alright
Oh, It's the weight of love
Remember our first kiss
And how we melted in our seats
There will never be a January
As warm in Tennessee
It was an angel in the night
Nothing's ever felt so right
And even the stars over our backyard
Don't shine sometimes
Everybody's got highs, and lows
It's alright
Its the weight of love
Highs and lows, it's alright
Oh, It's the weight of love
We will grow old together
Even for worse or better
Nothing will ever keep us apart
Everybody's got highs, and lows
It's alright
Its the weight of love
Highs and lows, it's alright
Oh, It's the weight of love
In the song "The Weight of Love" by LeAnn Rimes, the artist addresses the ups and downs in a relationship and the acceptance of one's flaws. The opening lines "Accept me for who I am, that I'm only human, and there are more important things than what we fight about" set the tone for the rest of the song. The artist acknowledges that disagreements and arguments are inevitable, but they don't define the relationship. She also highlights that it's crucial to accept each other's imperfections.
Throughout the song, the artist reminisces about the positive aspects of the relationship, including the first kiss and moments of pure joy. In the chorus, Rimes sings "Everybody's got highs and lows, it's alright, it's the weight of love." The weight of love refers to the pain and effort it takes to make a relationship work. The artist recognizes that every individual and relationship has highs and lows, and it's about accepting those moments and persevering through them.
These lyrics highlight the importance of understanding and accepting each other in a relationship. The artist acknowledges the difficulties that come with love, but it's worth it in the end. It's a hopeful and reassuring song that reminds listeners that they're not alone in their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Accept me for who I am
Love me unconditionally and do not try to change me.
That I'm only human
Acknowledge my flaws and weaknesses.
And there are more important things
Focus on what truly matters instead of petty arguments.
Then what we fight about
Don't let our disagreements ruin our relationship.
We won't always see eye to eye
We will have differing opinions.
We say hurtful things, sometimes
We may unintentionally say things that hurt each other.
And it gets hard when you love someone so much
Loving someone deeply can sometimes be challenging.
Everybody's got highs, and lows
Everyone experiences ups and downs in life.
It's alright
Understand that it's normal to have both good and bad times.
Its the weight of love
This is the nature of love and we must bear it together.
Remember our first kiss
Reflect on the sweet memories of our past.
And how we melted in our seats
Recall the intense feelings of passion and love.
There will never be a January
That moment in time was unique and can never be replicated.
As warm in Tennessee
It was a magical moment that we shared together.
It was an angel in the night
It was a special and heavenly experience.
Nothing's ever felt so right
It was a perfect moment in our lives.
And even the stars over our backyard
Even the beauty of the universe cannot compare to the love we share.
Don't shine sometimes
There may be dark times in our lives when we feel alone, but we will get through them together.
We will grow old together
Our love will last a lifetime and beyond.
Even for worse or better
We will stick together through thick and thin.
Nothing will ever keep us apart
We will always be together, no matter what.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: MARCEL FRANCOIS CHAGNON
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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)