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 take me home
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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LA livin' up the crazy life
Lookin' back on how far I'd come
Not quite sure what I was runnin' from
A million miles away from the world I knew
Who'd ever thought it'd lead me back to you
You take me to front porch swings
Mama singin "Cheatin' Heart"
Yeah what a rush
Catchin' lightnin' bugs in a mason jar
You take me to county fairs
Bedtime prayers
Old wooden rockin' chairs
And all the things I loved I thought were gone
You take me home
You take me home
Took awhile to finally come around
And separate all that was lost and found
If there's one thing by now I better know
The grass ain't greener where it doesn't grow
I needed someone who would love me like you do
To lead me back to the simple truth
[Chorus]
Summer heat
Life's so sweet
And dancin' on daddy's feet
And all the things I loved I thought were gone
You take me home
You take me home
You take me home
The song "You'll Take Me Home" by LeAnn Rimes talks about the feeling of getting lost in the fast-paced life of a big city, and the nostalgia that comes with returning to one's roots. The first verse describes how the city lights had blinded her, and even though she had come a long way, she wasn't sure what she was running from. However, she eventually discovered that she needed someone who would love her unconditionally and take her back to the simple things in life that she thought were gone. The chorus describes the intimate memories that she has been able to relive since coming back home, such as catching lightning bugs, going to county fairs, bedtime prayers, and dancing on daddy's feet. All of these experiences have helped her see that the grass isn't always greener on the other side, and that nothing beats the feeling of being home.
Line by Line Meaning
I was blinded by the city lights
I was overwhelmed by the bright lights of the city, lost in the hustle and bustle.
LA livin' up the crazy life
Living in Los Angeles with its fast-paced, exciting lifestyle.
Lookin' back on how far I'd come
Reflecting on the progress I had made in life.
Not quite sure what I was runnin' from
Unaware of what I was trying to escape from.
A million miles away from the world I knew
Far away from the familiar surroundings and people I was used to.
Who'd ever thought it'd lead me back to you
Surprised that my journey took me back to where I started, back to you.
You take me to front porch swings
You bring me to a place where I can relax and enjoy the simple things in life.
Mama singin 'Cheatin' Heart'
Hearing my mother singing one of her favorite songs, a comforting memory.
Yeah what a rush
Feeling the excitement of the moment, living in the present.
Catchin' lightnin' bugs in a mason jar
Enjoying the nostalgic pleasure of catching fireflies in a mason jar.
You take me to county fairs
Showing me the joy of experiencing a small-town county fair.
Bedtime prayers
Rekindling my childhood memories of saying bedtime prayers.
Old wooden rockin' chairs
Sitting in a comfortable, familiar place that reminds me of home.
And all the things I loved I thought were gone
Rediscovering the things I loved and thought were lost forever.
Took awhile to finally come around
It took me some time to realize what was important in life.
And separate all that was lost and found
To distinguish between what I had lost and what I had found on my journey.
If there's one thing by now I better know
If there's one thing I have learned from my experiences, it's that…
The grass ain't greener where it doesn't grow
One should appreciate what one has rather than seeking what is not yet available.
I needed someone who would love me like you do
I needed someone like you who loves me for who I am.
To lead me back to the simple truth
To guide me back to the basic essence of life.
Summer heat
Feeling the warmth of the summer sun.
Life's so sweet
Life is wonderful and enjoyable.
And dancin' on daddy's feet
Dancing with my father, a fond memory from my childhood.
And all the things I loved I thought were gone
The joy of rediscovering the things from my past that I thought were lost.
You take me home
You bring me back to where I belong, where I feel most comfortable and happy.
You take me home
You help me find my way back to a place of comfort and belonging.
You take me home
You give me a sense of security and familiarity, a place where I can be myself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEANN RIMES, CRAIG MICHAEL WISEMAN, DENNIS MATKOSKY
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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)