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."
This Life
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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I've blamed it, I've cursed it, I've got in its way
God knows how much of it I've thrown away
It's twisted and tangled and hard to define
But it keeps coming at me one day at a time
This life is all that I've got
And it's worth all I go through
'Cause this life came with you
Ooh-ooh
You're right beside me to help it make sense
The rock in this ocean that I break against
The dead ends and darkness they don't disappear
But it keeps getting better the longer you're here
This life is all that I've got
All that I am and all that I'm not
And it's worth all I go through
'Cause this life came with you
It's been in a bottle, it's been in a pill
It's taken me places against my will
At times it seems pointless to keep pushing through
But it took on a purpose and you want it too
This life
Oh, it's worth all I go through
'Cause this life is all that I've got
All that I am and all that I'm not
And it's worth all I go through
'Cause this life came with you
With you
This life
Came with you
This life
In LeAnn Rimes's song "This Life", she discusses the complexities of life and the struggles she's faced. She acknowledges how she's blamed and cursed life and even gotten in its way, but regardless of how much she's thrown away, it keeps coming at her one day at a time. The lyrics suggest a certain level of resignation to the difficulties of life yet also highlight the importance of valuing what we have despite these difficulties. The lyrics are a reminder that life is the only thing we truly have and it's important to find someone to share it with.
Rimes' lyrics mention that this life is all that she's got, with all her strength and weaknesses bundled up inside of it. Despite the struggles, she acknowledges the importance of appreciating all that happens because it brought her to where she is now, and most importantly it brought the person she loves beside her. She describes this special person as the "rock in this ocean that I break against," suggesting that they are a source of stability in her life. She acknowledges that the darkness and dead-ends persist, but their importance seems to diminish the more time they spend together.
The song's message is one of both hope and gratitude. It's a reminder that despite how difficult things might become, having someone we love beside us makes it worth fighting through. Additionally, it suggests that navigating these hurdles together is what makes us stronger, ultimately giving us something to be grateful for.
Line by Line Meaning
I've blamed it, I've cursed it, I've got in its way
I've tried to resist this life and control its outcomes, but it doesn't work.
God knows how much of it I've thrown away
I've wasted much of my life without appreciating it and its true potential.
It's twisted and tangled and hard to define
Life is complex, full of unexpected twists and turns, and it's difficult to understand or explain everything that happens.
It keeps coming at me one day at a time
Life continues to move forward, offering new experiences and opportunities, one day at a time.
This life is all that I've got
This life is precious, and I must make the most of it as it's the only one I've got.
All the I am
All of my experiences, thoughts, and emotions make me who I am.
All that I'm not
There are things I lack, things I'm not, and that's okay because it's part of who I am.
It's worth all I go through cause this life came with you
Despite the challenges and hardships of life, it's worth it because I have someone special to share it with.
You're right beside me to help it make sense
You're my partner in this journey, and your presence helps me understand and navigate this life better.
The rock in this ocean that I break against
You give me strength and stability when life's challenges and problems seem overwhelming.
The dead ends and darkness they don't disappear
Despite our best efforts, some problems and difficulties in life are unsolvable and won't go away.
But it keeps getting better the longer you're here
Life seems to get better as long as we're there for each other, despite the difficulties and obstacles.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gregory Becker, John Paul White
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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)