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."
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LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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Don't forget that I'm the one who knows you inside out
You can't even answer when I ask you what's wrong
Just how much longer can the silence go on?
Honestly
Honestly
There's trouble in your heart that you can't hide form me
Cause I can see
Your love ain't what it used to be
If I mean anything to you
Don't be afraid to turn me loose
I'm strong enough to face the truth
Honestly
Just say we stand a chance
And you're willing to try
Or say there's nothing left for you and tell me goodbye
We both know love has got to be an open door
And if it's time for you to fly
I can't hold you any more
Honestly
Honestly
There's trouble in your heart that you can't hide form me
Talk to me
Cause I can see
Your love ain't what it used to be
If I mean anything to you
Don't be afraid to turn me loose
I'm strong enough to face the truth
Honestly
If I mean anything to you
Don't be afraid to turn me loose
I'm strong enough to face the truth
Honestly
Honestly
The lyrics of LeAnn Rimes' song Honestly speak about the pain that comes from realizing that someone you love has grown distant from you. The singer is reaching out to their partner, asking them to be honest about what they're feeling and to communicate with her. The lines "There's trouble in your heart that you can't hide from me, talk to me, cause I can see, your love ain't what it used to be" show how perceptive the singer is of her partner's inner turmoil, but at the same time, she is frustrated because he's not communicating it to her. The chorus is an open plea to her partner to talk to her honestly and to let her go if he must, but not to hold her in silence, as she can handle the truth.
The lyrics of Honestly are relatable to many people who have experienced a slow disconnection in their relationship. The song's message is powerful; to communicate openly, even if it means letting go. The singer acknowledges that she too can handle the truth, and by doing so, frees her partner from carrying any guilt. The song ends on a poignant note where the singer mentions that she is strong enough to face the truth, regardless of how painful it is, demonstrating the overarching theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't act like I don't know what I'm talking about
Don't pretend that I don't understand things about you
Don't forget that I'm the one who knows you inside-out
Remember that I am the one who knows you very well
You can't even answer when I ask you what's wrong
You cannot even respond when I ask you what's troubling you
Just how much longer can the silence go on?
We can't continue with the silence anymore
Honestly
Truthfully
Honestly
Truly
There's trouble in your heart that you can't hide from me
You have some problems that you don't want to share but can't hide from me
Talk to me
Converse with me
Cause I can see
Because I can perceive
Your love ain't what it used to be
Your love is not like it was before
If I mean anything to you
If I hold any significance to you
Don't be afraid to turn me loose
Don't hesitate to let me go if necessary
I'm strong enough to face the truth
I am strong enough to cope with the truth
Just say we stand a chance
Just tell me that there's a possibility for us
And you're willing to try
And you're prepared to attempt
Or say there's nothing left for you and tell me goodbye
Or declare that there's nothing left for you and bid me farewell
We both know love has got to be an open door
We both comprehend that love should be an unobstructed pathway
And if it's time for you to fly
And if it's time for you to move on
I can't hold you any more
I can't keep you with me any longer
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CHRISTINE MARIE DANNEMILLER, BILLY JOE N JOHNSTON
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