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."
When You Love Someone Like That
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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I guess I did something wrong
I tried too hard
Wanted too much
I guess that's why it's gone
I lost my pride, I fought and cried
I felt like a little kid
Still can't believe
I did the things I did
I couldn't change him
He was gonna break my heart
I saw it coming
Yeah I knew it from the start
When you love (when you love)
When you love someone like that, when you give what you can't take back
When you love (when you love)
With all your heart and soul, it's so hard to let it go
When you love someone like that, when you love someone like that
Girl it ain't right, it just ain't right
Don't tell yourself that it was you
You followed your heart,you gave it your best
There's nothing more you can do
Guys like him are like the wind
And you know it's just too bad
They blow in and out again and never know what they had
Girl I can tell ya
He'll do the same to someone else it ain't about you
So don't be so hard on yourself
When you love (when you love)
When you love someone like that, when you give what you can't take back
When you love (when you love)
With all your heart and soul, it's so hard to let it go
When you love someone like that, when you love someone like that
Oh we've all loved and lost
It's happened to us all
I hear what you're saying but I feel like the only one
You might feel right but you're not
You're alright (I'm alright)
You're OK (I'm OK)
You're gonna make it anyway (both)
When you love (when you love)
With all your heart and soul, it's so hard to let it go
When you love (when you love)
When you love someone like that, when you give what you can't take back
When you love (when you love)
With all your heart and soul, it's so hard to let it go
When you love someone like that, when you love someone like that
You're alright (I'm alright)
You're OK (I'm OK)
When you love someone like that... When you love
The lyrics to LeAnn Rimes's song When You Love Someone Like That explore the pain of losing someone you loved deeply, despite doing everything in your power to keep the relationship alive. The first stanza reveals the singer's regret and self-blame, suggesting that perhaps she tried too hard and wanted too much, leading to the demise of their relationship. She acknowledges the mistakes she made and the emotional turmoil that came with losing someone she loved. The second stanza, however, highlights the futility of trying to change someone, especially when they are not willing to meet you halfway. The singer accepts that her ex-partner was a lost cause, but it doesn't make it any easier to let go. The chorus encapsulates the difficulty people face when they're forced to give up someone they love so deeply, admitting that it's so hard to let go of someone when you've given your all.
The bridge serves as a reminder that we've all loved and lost, assuring the listeners that they're not alone in their pain. The singer empathizes with the listener, acknowledging that while it may feel like they're the only one in the world who feels this way, they're going to make it through this heartache all the same. The final repetition of the chorus serves as a testament to the insurmountable grief that comes with losing someone you love like that, leaving listeners with the feeling that they're not alone in their heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I think it was me it must have been me
I blame myself for what happened in our relationship
I guess I did something wrong
I admit that I made mistakes and that's why we're not together anymore
I tried too hard
I put too much effort into trying to make him stay
Wanted too much
I had high expectations for our relationship that he couldn't fulfill
I guess that's why it's gone
Our relationship ended because of my unrealistic expectations and efforts to make it work
I lost my pride, I fought and cried
I was so invested in this relationship that my ego and emotions were affected by its end
I felt like a little kid
I felt helpless and vulnerable after the relationship ended
What's wrong with me?
I questioned myself and my worth after the relationship ended
Still can't believe
I still can't come to terms with the fact that it's over
I did the things I did
I take responsibility for my actions that may have contributed to the end of our relationship
I couldn't change him
I realized that I couldn't force him to change or stay with me
He was gonna break my heart
I saw the signs that he was going to hurt me emotionally
I saw it coming
I knew our relationship was going to end for a while
Yeah I knew it from the start
I had a feeling that our relationship wasn't going to last from the beginning
Girl it ain't right, it just ain't right
It's not fair that we put in so much effort in a relationship that still ended
Don't tell yourself that it was you
It's not solely your fault that the relationship ended
You followed your heart, you gave it your best
You did what you could to make the relationship work based on your feelings and efforts
There's nothing more you can do
You did everything that you could do for the relationship, and now it's time to move on
Guys like him are like the wind
Men like him are unpredictable and fleeting in relationships
And you know it's just too bad
It's unfortunate that you had to experience this kind of relationship
They blow in and out again and never know what they had
These men come and go without realizing the value of the relationship they had before it's gone
Girl I can tell ya
I can assure you that it's not your fault and that you're not alone
He'll do the same to someone else, it ain't about you
He's going to repeat this cycle with someone else, so don't take it too personally
So don't be so hard on yourself
Don't blame yourself for the failure of the relationship
Oh we've all loved and lost
Everyone has experienced heartbreak in their relationships
It's happened to us all
No one is immune to the pain of a failed relationship
I hear what you're saying but I feel like the only one
Even though others have gone through similar experiences, it feels isolating to go through it alone
You might feel right but you're not
You might feel like it's your fault, but it's not
You're alright (I'm alright)
You're okay, even though the relationship didn't work out
You're OK (I'm OK)
You're not broken, just upset over this experience
You're gonna make it anyway (both)
You'll come out of this experience stronger and ready to move forward
When you love (when you love)
Loving someone is a complicated and intense feeling
When you love someone like that, when you give what you can't take back
When you love someone this deeply, you give them everything you have without expecting it back, but this can also lead to heartbreak
With all your heart and soul, it's so hard to let it go
When you love someone this deeply, it's hard to move on from the relationship
When you love someone like that
This kind of love is intense, passionate, and often leads to heartbreak
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KARYN ROCHELLE, ED HILL
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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)