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."
Wound Up
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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From the moment she was born
She was always perfect
Whole town said, " Why can't you be more like her?"
Lights go on and she's ready to spin
On stage doing all the things she's told to
Puts on a show in front of the whole damn world
I pray to the heavens to try to save her soul
Cause that sweet little angel is not the girl I know
[Chorus]
She gets wound up
She gets higher by the minute
Turns the sound up
To drown out all the pain
They all think they know her
But no one really knows
That she goes a little crazy sometimes
She parks her car at the top of the hill
Only inches from the edge
Where she's almost falling
Stares at the sky till she's drowning in the rain
Nice dress, nice smile
What a wonderful child
If they knew all the lies she's told them
It's too complicated for her to explain
She prays to the heavens to try to save her soul
Cause the sweet little angel is close to letting go
[Chorus]
I pray to the heavens to try to save her soul
Cause the sweet little angel is close to letting go
[Chorus]
The song "Wound Up" by LeAnn Rimes, is about a girl named Carrie Ann who appears to be a perfect and beautiful girl in the eyes of the town. However, she is struggling from within and going through an emotional breakdown. Despite possessing a charming smile and lovely dress, she is drowning in the pain of lies and secrets, unable to share with anyone. On stage, she appears to be perfect, but as soon as the lights go off, she falls apart. The songwriter is praying to the heavens to save her soul and prevent her from letting go.
Carrie Ann's character is symbolic of the pressure we face in society to be perfect and how it can take a toll on our mental health. The lyrics paint the picture of someone who is trapped in their own mind and can't seem to find a way out. The pain is so intense that they have to turn up the volume and drown it out. Despite being surrounded by adoring fans, she is still unable to escape her inner turmoil.
Overall, the song is a reminder to be kind to everyone we meet because we never know what battles they are fighting. It also highlights the importance of mental health and seeking help when it is needed.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Carrie Ann what a beautiful girl
Carrie is a beautiful girl since birth
From the moment she was born
Carrie has been beautiful since she was born
She was always perfect
Carrie was always perfect
Whole town said, " Why can't you be more like her?"
People in town always wished they were like Carrie
Lights go on and she's ready to spin
Carrie is ready to perform on stage
On stage doing all the things she's told to
Carrie follows instructions given to her while performing
Puts on a show in front of the whole damn world
Carrie puts on a great show for the world to see
I pray to the heavens to try to save her soul
The artist is praying for Carrie's wellbeing
Cause that sweet little angel is not the girl I know
Carrie is not behaving as she usually does
"She gets wound up
Carrie becomes stressed
She gets higher by the minute
Carrie's stress level is increasing
Turns the sound up
Carrie increases the volume to block out external sounds
To drown out all the pain
The volume helps Carrie to forget her pain
They all think they know her
People think they understand Carrie
But no one really knows
No one really knows Carrie's true feelings
That she goes a little crazy sometimes
Carrie loses control sometimes
She parks her car at the top of the hill
Carrie parks her car near a cliff
Only inches from the edge
Carrie parks her car dangerously close to the edge
Where she's almost falling
Carrie is close to falling off the cliff
Stares at the sky till she's drowning in the rain
Carrie looks up to the sky until she's soaked in the rain
Nice dress, nice smile
Carrie looks nice on the outside
What a wonderful child
People assume Carrie is a wonderful person
If they knew all the lies she's told them
People are unaware of Carrie's lies
It's too complicated for her to explain
Carrie finds it difficult to explain her actions and behavior
Cause the sweet little angel is close to letting go
Carrie is about to lose herself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURR, PAGANI, RIMES
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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)