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 and Me and Christmas
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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On a quite afternoon
When I hear our favorite song
and it gets me in the mood
When I don't know who I am
and the world is not my friend
When I fight my way back up again
I want you to see all that I see
Through the laughter and the madness
and every moment in between
Oh, I want you with me
When I tell my daddy bye
for the very last time
When I learn a whole new love
in our baby's first cry
When you can tell I've done it all
by the lines on my face
When I start regretting my mistakes
I want you with me every move I make
I want you to see all that I see
Through the laughter and the madness
and every moment in between
Oh, I want you with me
I want you with me every move I make
I want you to see all that I see
Through the laughter and the madness
and every moment in between
Oh, I want you with me
I want you with me
Oh, oh yeah
I want you with me
The lyrics to LeAnn Rimes's song "With You" paint a picture of a serene and idealistic life, perhaps in the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The opening lines, "A little stretch of river on a big green field, The kind you see from airplanes baby, that's the deal, that's the deal," set this scene. The location is seen as a place to plan for the future while also remembering the past. The singer sees it as a place to raise children, which is something quite noble and fulfilling for them.
The song addresses the universal experiences of having weaknesses, dreams that one cannot let go of, and secrets that one keeps hidden inside. The singer reveals that their secret is that they want to live "happily ever afterly" with their loved one. In contrast to the concrete jungle where the singer is "Wearin' down my high heels, wearin' down my high ideals, of what I thought my life was supposed to be," the singer finds solace and comfort in the countryside with their partner.
The song is ultimately about the simple pleasures in life and the comfort that can be found within a stable and loving relationship. The singer sees living with their loved one as the ultimate goal, and the lyrics paint a picture of idyllic life away from the pressures and stresses of modern society.
Line by Line Meaning
A little stretch of river on a big green field
A beautiful and serene setting that is common to fly over in planes.
The kind you see from airplanes baby, that's the deal, that's the deal
The location is so vast and beautiful even from high aboveit is visible.
A place to plan a future, a place to keep the past
A perfect setting to start a new life while cherishing the memories of the past that bring comfort and happiness.
A place to raise some kids, and what's wrong with that, wrong with that
A place ideal for raising children with warmth and the space required for them to grow, which sounds perfect.
Maybe it's the same routine
Perhaps it is the mundane and tiring repetition of everyday life.
Walking on the concrete
A routine that involves little variation and energy, which gets monotonous.
Running like a river so deep
Appears to have an energy and depth that runs as deep as a river.
Wearin' down my high heels
Wearing down society's expectations of high achievement and success to keep up with the routine which is not quite satisfying.
Wearin' down my high ideals
The routine is slowly chipping away at the desire for something bigger and potentially nobler.
Of what I thought my life was supposed to be
The realization that life is not turning out as planned which is frustrating.
Everybody's got a weakness, some kind of kryptonite wearing 'em down
Everyone has something that challenges and exhausts them physically and mentally.
Everybody's got dreams they can't let go of, don't they, baby?
People have dreams and aspirations that they can't and won't give up on.
Everybody has a little secret they keep inside and mine's
Everyone keeps something deep inside themselves; a desire, a fear, a longing, a secret.
Livin' happily ever afterly
Living peacefully and content, without trouble or misgivings.
With you, with you
The person the singer wants to share this life of fulfillment and contentment is their partner.
I want to paint the world with the colors that I see
The singer wants to show the world their unique and beautiful view of life, which is specific to them.
Every time I close my eyes and you're kissin' me, kissin' me
The tranquility and comfort that the singer feels when they imagine being with their partner.
I wanna wake up in your arms so far from here
A yearning to escape everything and be with the person they love most.
I wanna get lost in the dark and know you're near, know you're near
A desire to lose oneself in the comfortable and safe embrace of their partner when things become overwhelming.
Maybe it's an old love song playing up loud on the radio bringin' these thoughts on
Perhaps the reminder of the perfect life being sung by the love song on the radio.
Getting me thinking that there might be a little bit more than what I'm working for
The realization that there could be more to life than the repeated routine.
Or maybe it's just me
Wondering if it's all in their mind, and they should disregard their thoughts.
With you, with you
The person the singer wants to share this life of fulfillment and contentment is their partner.
Everybody's got a weakness
Everyone has a challenging aspect of their lives that wears them down, be it emotionally or mentally.
With you, with you
The person the singer wants to share this life of fulfillment and contentment is their partner.
Everybody's got a weakness, some kind of kryptonite wearing 'em down
Everyone has something that weighs on them, be it physically, mentally, or emotionally, and affects them detrimentally.
Everybody's got dreams they can't let go of, don't they, baby?
People have dreams and aspirations that they hold onto, and these dreams drive them even in tough times.
Everybody has a little secret they keep inside and mine's
Everyone has something hidden within themselves that they carry with them; maybe a dream, a desire, a goal, a secret.
Livin' happily ever afterly
Living a fulfilling and happy life with someone you love.
With you, with you
The person the singer wants to share this life of fulfillment and contentment is their partner.
With you
The person the singer wants to share this life of fulfillment and contentment is their partner.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAIR DALY, DEAN SHEREMET, LEANN RIMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cdstorm1000
I watched the Hallmark movie saw her sing this song I feel in love with this song
@carlosmartinez-pe6wm
Me too
@elizabethallbrook3835
ME TOOOOO!!!!❤
@jewel9246
I just watched her in the Hallmark movie and fell in love with this song!! ♥️ It will be on repeat this season!
@shaebecooking2266
So did I!
@Kas-eh3ny
Jewel G loved her on hallmark channel
@sherylsrader147
Same here!! I listen to it every morning since...😊😊😆
@usmcveteran7316
Loved it too, watching on Hallmark Channel 2019. Beautiful song and lady.
@starsantistevan6870
Jewel, thats where I heard that song with that precious lil girl & that hot, sexy co-star! That sexual energy crackled. I've never seen that on TV before! Whoo wee! Seen it once on tictoc when this sexy man danced to a sexy song! He was so hot I had to lay my phone down! Haha!
@valariewillis6000
One of the Best New contemporary Christmas songs!!!!