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."
You Are
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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You, you've made no mistake
You take everything I ever wanted into account
When you walk into the room
You give me, reason
Talk in turn, never too late or too soon.
You are, poetry in motion
You are, turning all the tide underneath
You are, the potential in me
You are
You are, the first one that I wish to tell
Everything that matters
Matters because you reflect it back to well
You see understanding
Wherever you are standing
Between reason, passion, balance.
You are, poetry in motion
You inspire, power and devotion
You are, turning all the tide underneath
You are, the potential in me
You are, my strongest link
You are, everything I ever wanted to be, yeah
You are, poetry in motion
You inspire, power and devotion
You are, turning all the tide underneath
Oh yeah.
You are, poetry I'm motion
You inspire, power and devotion
You are, turning all the tide underneath
You are, you are, the potential in me
You are
You are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are
You are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are
You are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are
You are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are
You are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are
You are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are
You are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are
You are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are, you are
You are, power and devotion
You are, sensual
The lyrics of LeAnn Rimes’ song You Are are all about admiration and appreciation for someone. Those special individuals who enter our lives, inspire us, and make us better. Specifically, the song extols the virtues of a particular person who the singer considers to be poetry in motion. This person has the power to inspire, the power to encourage and the power to lead. The lyrics explain that this individual supports the singer’s passions, ambitions and “potential”, which suggests that the person is likely one of her closest confidants.
The lyrics express the idea that this person is a sensory experience, that they are power and devotion, and that they are also sensual. They are also characterized as being always present, understanding, and a perfect reflection of everything the singer thinks is important. The lyrics use words like reason, balance, and passion to suggest that this individual is able to strike a delicate and effective balance between these forces, which enable the singer to flourish and reach their full potential. In the end, the song celebrates the powerful presence of a special someone and the profound impact they can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you've made no mistake
You have never done anything wrong
You take everything I ever wanted into account
You always consider my desires and needs
When you walk into the room
Your presence is impactful and noticeable
You give me, reason
You provide me with purpose and motivation
Talk in turn, never too late or too soon.
You communicate at the right time and with balance
You are, poetry in motion
You move through life gracefully and beautifully
You inspire, power and devotion
You motivate and energize through your actions
You are, turning all the tide underneath
You have the ability to create significant change
You are, the potential in me
You bring out the best in me and help me achieve my goals
You are, the first one that I wish to tell
You are the person I want to share my most important thoughts with
Everything that matters
The things that are truly important to me
Matters because you reflect it back to well
Because of how you respond and react, what matters to me is amplified and validated
You see understanding
You have empathy and can comprehend situations beyond the surface level
Wherever you are standing
Your presence brings positivity and understanding
Between reason, passion, balance.
You have a delicate balance of practicality, emotion, and stability
You are, my strongest link
You are the most important person in my life
You are, everything I ever wanted to be, yeah
You possess qualities and traits that I aspire to have
You are, poetry I'm motion
You continue to move through life gracefully and eloquently
You are, turning all the tide underneath
You still have the power to create change and make an impact
You are, you are, the potential in me
You are the catalyst that helps me unlock my full potential
You are, power and devotion
You have the strength and dedication to make things happen
You are, sensual
You possess an undeniable allure and charisma
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LAURIE A. WEBB
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