Where I Stood
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics


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I don't know what I've done
Or if I like what I've begun
But something told me to run
And honey you know me it's all or none

There were sounds in my head
Little voices whispering
That I should go and this should end
Oh and I found myself listening

'Cause I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cause she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood

See I thought love was black and white
That it was wrong or it was right
But you ain't leaving without a fight
And I think I am just as torn inside

'Cause I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cause she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood

And I won't be far from where you are if ever you should call
You meant more to me than anyone I ever loved at all
But you taught me how to trust myself and so I say to you
This is what I have to do

'Cause I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cause she will love you more than I could




She who dares to stand where I stood
Oh, she who dares to stand where I stood

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to LeAnn Rimes's song "Where I Stood" describe a woman's struggle in leaving a relationship she knows is unhealthy but still has feelings for. She starts by admitting that she doesn't know what she's done, but something tells her to leave. Despite her feelings for her partner, she knows that it's all or nothing for her and that she must leave to protect herself from getting too emotionally invested.


The second verse reveals that the woman once believed love was black and white, but now she realizes it's more complicated. She acknowledges that she's torn and that her partner won't let her leave without a fight. However, she knows that this is the right decision for her, even if it's painful. The song's chorus repeats the idea that she doesn't know who she is without her partner, but she knows she must leave. She believes that the new woman her partner is with will love him more than she could, and she gives her blessing to the new relationship.


The last verse is a bit of a resolution. The woman acknowledges that her partner meant a lot to her, but ultimately, he showed her how to trust herself. She promises to stay nearby if he needs her but knows that leaving is the right decision for her. The song's title refers to the new woman who has taken her place and is daring to stand in the position she once held.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what I've done
I'm uncertain of my actions


Or if I like what I've begun
I'm unsure if I'm comfortable with what I've started


But something told me to run
I had a feeling to escape


And honey you know me it's all or none
You know that I'm believing in the extreme either all or nothing


There were sounds in my head
There were thoughts and voices in my mind


Little voices whispering
Small voices whispering


That I should go and this should end
Voices suggested to move on and call it off


Oh and I found myself listening
I found myself paying attention to the voices


'Cause I don't know who I am, who I am without you
I don't know my identity without you


All I know is that I should
All I know is that it's appropriate to end things


And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
I don't think I could handle someone else touching you


She who dares to stand where I stood
Another person who would take my place and stay with you


See I thought love was black and white
I thought love was very obvious


That it was wrong or it was right
That one's actions in love are either good or bad


But you ain't leaving without a fight
You are not leaving very easily


And I think I am just as torn inside
I feel equally shattered on the inside too


And I won't be far from where you are if ever you should call
I'll still be somewhat close if you call me


You meant more to me than anyone I ever loved at all
You were more important to me than anyone else I've ever loved


But you taught me how to trust myself and so I say to you
You had taught me self-assurance and hence I say to you


This is what I have to do
Ending things is what I have to do


'Cause she will love you more than I could
Because another person would love you more


Oh, she who dares to stand where I stood
The person who could replace me and be with you where I stood




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Written by: Melissa Higgins

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@simplymenoeli1628

I don't know what I've done
Or if I like what I've begun
But something told me to run
And honey you know me it's all or none

There were sounds in my head
Little voices whispering
That I should go and this should end
Oh and I found myself listening

'Cos I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cos she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood

See I thought love was black and white
That it was wrong or it was right
Ohh & you ain't leaving without a fight
And I think I am just as torn inside

'Cos I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
'Cos she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood

And I won't be far from where you are if ever you should call
You meant more to me than anyone I ever loved at all
But you taught me how to trust myself and so I say to you
This is what I have to do

'Cos I don't know who I am, who I am without you
All I know is that I should
And I don't know if I could stand another hand upon you
All I know is that I should
'Cos she will love you more than I could
She who dares to stand where I stood
Oh, she who dares to stand where I stood



All comments from YouTube:

@Juandomngz

Wow, she beat the original, is my favorite track of "Spitfire".

@Juandomngz

❤️

@stormhockey1979

Can’t even describe my love for this song xx

@susanszabo7130

Great song and version

@lkaurie

Absolutely breathtaking. Completely new take on the original, which I also love.

@HeroShades

She is truly beautiful and her songs are so beautiful as well. Love you LeAnn, forever a big fan of yours <3

@jerryfuller6072

Spitfire album is amazing what a voice! Love u LeAnn.😍❤

@ashleyp.7864

Lover her and this cover!!!! ❤❤❤

@1979KitKatt

beautifully written and sung.

@rei2093

é um pecado uma musica como essa ter menos de 2 mil views

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