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."
Why Can’t We
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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And see how the soul supplies what it needs
The rain falls, the sun shines and a flower breaks reed
And it all works together, why can't we
And I have seen children at play in the park
Skin shades of ivory, red, yellow and dark
While my eyes saw colors their little hearts could not see
They were playing together, why can't we
Why can't we
I can love you and you can love me
Why can't we
Why can't we
Set our foolish pride free, just be and let be
Why can't we
And I had a dream about a lion and a lamb
They were laying together and there was peace in the land
And so it became precious 'cause there were no enemies
And I woke up and wondered, God why can't we
Why can't we
Why can't we
I can you love you and you can love me
Why can't we
Why can't we
Set our foolish pride free, just be and let be
Why can't we
Set our foolish pride free, just be and let be
Why can't we
Oh, why can't we
The song "Why Can't We" by LeAnn Rimes is a call for unity, tolerance, and love. The lyrics draw a comparison between the harmony of nature and the diversity of people, highlighting the fact that coexistence and cooperation are essential for a peaceful world. The first verse talks about the interdependence of natural elements, how the wind carries the sea, and how the soul supplies what it needs. The second verse, on the other hand, talks about children at play, how they don't see color, and how they can still play together despite their differences. The chorus repeatedly asks the question, "why can't we?" emphasizing the need to break down barriers of pride, prejudice, and hate, and just love one another.
The third verse is a dream about a lion and a lamb laying together in peace - a powerful symbol of reconciliation and coexistence. The dream is a reminder that there is always hope for change, that we can make a difference even in small ways, and that we can strive to break down the walls that divide us. The song ends with the same chorus, a plea to love and let be, to set our foolish pride free, and to finally answer the question, "why can't we?"
Overall, "Why Can't We" is a moving song that highlights the need for love, tolerance, and unity in a world that is often divided by hate, prejudice, and intolerance. The song is a reminder that no matter how different we are, we can all find a way to live together in peace, if only we can break down the barriers that separate us.
Line by Line Meaning
Look how the wind carries the sea
The natural elements work together in harmony.
And see how the soul supplies what it needs
The soul has the power to provide for itself.
The rain falls, the sun shines and a flower breaks reed
The natural world follows a pattern of growth and renewal.
And it all works together, why can't we
Humans should be able to work together in the same way natural elements do.
And I have seen children at play in the park
Children don't see skin color as a barrier to playing with each other.
Skin shades of ivory, red, yellow and dark
Children have diversity in their skin color, but it doesn't matter to them.
While my eyes saw colors their little hearts could not see
Adults often see differences such as skin color that children don't understand or perceive as important.
They were playing together, why can't we
Even though children are different, they still enjoy playing together.
I can love you and you can love me
Love and kindness should not be dependent on differences between people.
Set our foolish pride free, just be and let be
Pride and prejudice are barriers to acceptance and understanding.
And I had a dream about a lion and a lamb
Animals and nature can also coexist peacefully and without prejudice.
They were laying together and there was peace in the land
Peace and harmony are possible when different beings come together.
And so it became precious 'cause there were no enemies
When there is no conflict, relationships become more valuable and meaningful.
And I woke up and wondered, God why can't we
The dream serves as a reminder that humans should strive to coexist in the same way.
Oh, why can't we
The question is asked as a plea for unity and understanding.
Lyrics © Roba Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHUCK CANNON, AUSTIN N CUNNINGHAM, JAMES ALLEN N SHAMBLIN II
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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)