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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And joy will again win the wholly war
You've wandered so far from who you truly are
And it's time to stop getting drunk off the river of forgetfulness
I want you to be forever innocent
I hope you know love
Oh, and nothing less
They convinced you she's gone
With torturous tongues
Then shamed her away behind holy doors
And I know it seems
She's only a dream
But, it's not naïve to believe that one day she'll return to you
No, she never left you
I want you to be forever innocent
I hope you know love
Oh, and nothing less
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah oh, innocent
This is not just a secret I put in your ear
Not a nicety told to coddle the fear
It's a thread of your worth
That will lead to your whole freaking universe
I want you to be forever innocent
I hope you know love
Oh, and nothing less
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah oh, innocent
I want you to be forever, oh, innocent
I hope you know love
Oh, and nothing less
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah oh, innocent
Come back to me
We'll set Eden free
Joy will again win the wholly war
The lyrics to "Innocent" by LeAnn Rimes convey a message of redemption and self-discovery. The singer calls out to someone who has lost their way, urging them to "come back" and find their true self. The reference to Eden symbolizes a return to a state of purity and innocence, where joy can overcome any conflict. The line "drunk off the river of forgetfulness" suggests that the person has been numbing themselves to their true identity, but it's time for them to stop and face themselves.
The song speaks to the idea of inner innocence and the importance of holding on to love. The line "They convinced you she's gone" implies that the person has been manipulated into believing that their innocence or true self is lost, perhaps due to societal pressures or past experiences. However, the singer asserts that this belief is not true and that there is hope for the person to reconnect with their authentic self and find love.
The lyrics emphasize the singer's desire for the person to remain forever innocent by understanding and embracing love. They believe that this innocence is not naïve but rather a valuable part of one's core, capable of guiding them to a fulfilling and expansive existence. The repeated line "I hope you know love, oh, and nothing less" reinforces the idea that love is a crucial element in reclaiming and preserving one's innocence.
Overall, "Innocent" is a song that encourages self-discovery, the rejection of societal pressures, and the pursuit of love as a path towards reclaiming one's true self.
Line by Line Meaning
Come back to me, we'll set Eden free
Return to me and together we will restore paradise
And joy will again win the wholly war
Happiness will triumph over the battle for your soul
You've wandered so far from who you truly are
You have strayed far from your authentic self
And it's time to stop getting drunk off the river of forgetfulness
It is time to stop numbing yourself with distractions and face reality
I want you to be forever innocent
I desire for you to always maintain your purity
I hope you know love
I wish for you to experience true love
Oh, and nothing less
And nothing else should satisfy you
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah oh, innocent
Expressing the desire for eternal innocence
They convinced you she's gone
They persuaded you that she is no longer here
With torturous tongues
Through painful words and accusations
Then shamed her away behind holy doors
They shamed her and confined her within religious institutions
And I know it seems she's only a dream
I understand that it may appear she is merely an illusion
But, it's not naïve to believe that one day she'll return to you
However, it is not foolish to have faith in her eventual comeback
No, she never left you
No, she never truly abandoned you
This is not just a secret I put in your ear
This is more than a confidential message I whispered to you
Not a nicety told to coddle the fear
Not a superficial kindness aimed at pacifying your fears
It's a thread of your worth
It's a fundamental part of your value
That will lead to your whole freaking universe
Which will guide you to your complete and extraordinary existence
I want you to be forever innocent
I desire for you to always maintain your purity
I hope you know love
I wish for you to experience true love
Oh, and nothing less
And nothing else should satisfy you
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah oh, innocent
Expressing the desire for eternal innocence
I want you to be forever, oh, innocent
I desire for you to always remain innocent
I hope you know love
I wish for you to experience true love
Oh, and nothing less
And nothing else should satisfy you
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah oh, innocent
Expressing the desire for eternal innocence
Come back to me
Return to me
We'll set Eden free
Together, we will liberate paradise
Joy will again win the wholly war
Happiness will once more emerge victorious in the battle for your soul
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LeAnn Rimes, Darrell Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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)