What I Cannot Change

LeAnn Rimes

About What I Cannot Change

"What I Cannot Change" is a song written by Darrell Brown, and co-written and recorded by American country artist LeAnn Rimes. The song was released to country radio in August 2008 as the third and final single from her twelfth studio album, Family (2007). The song was later supported by a set of dance remixes, released in November 2008. "What I Cannot Change" was praised by critics for Rimes's restrained vocal performance, however the song failed to enter the country charts following its release. The single received a nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards, her second consecutive nomination in the category. The song inspired Rimes to release a book of the same name and launch a "What I Cannot Change" website where fans could share stories of moments where they came to terms with what they could or could not change in their life. 


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2008
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I know what makes me comfortable
And I know what makes me tick
And I when I need to get my way
I know how to pour it on thick

Cream and sugar in my coffee
Right away when I wake
I face a day, and pray to God
I won't make the same mistakes

All the rest is out of my hands
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to love what I cannot change
But I will change, yeah I will change
Whatever I, whatever I can

Yeah I don't know my father
Or my mother well enough
It seems like every time we talk
We can't get passed the little stuff
The pain is self-inflicted
I know it's not good for me health
Yeah but it's easier to please the world
Then it is to please myself

All the rest is out of my hands
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to love what I cannot change
But I will change, yeah I will change
Whatever I, whatever I can

Well I know I can't care about how everyone else really feels
I have enough hurt of my own to heal

I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to love what I cannot change
But I will change, yeah I will change
Whatever I, whatever I can

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LeAnn Rimes

Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (born August 28, 1982), known professionally as LeAnn Rimes, is an American country and pop singer. Known for her rich vocals, Rimes rose to stardom at age thirteen following the release of the Bill Mack song "Blue", becoming the youngest country music star since Tanya Tucker in 1972. more »

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Written by: LEANN RIMES, DARRELL BROWN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Artist
"What I Cannot Change" is a song by the American country and pop singer LeAnn Rimes.
Release and Chart Performance
It was released in 2008 and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, marking her first time topping that chart.
Album
The song is from LeAnn Rimes' album "Family," which she reportedly called her most personal album to date.
Inspiration
"What I Cannot Change" was inspired by personal events in Rimes' life, particularly mistakes she had made and accepted.
Lyrics
The lyrics reflect a desire for forgiveness and acceptance, with lines like "I will learn to let go what I cannot change/I will learn to forgive what I cannot change".
Songwriting
The song was co-written by LeAnn Rimes herself and her then-husband, Dean Sheremet, along with Darrell Brown.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Peter Care and premiered on her official YouTube channel.
Book
The song inspired a book titled "What I Cannot Change," which was released in 2009. The book includes a collection of narratives from people who have undergone personal transformation.
Reception
While it didn't chart on mainstream country music channels, "What I Cannot Change" received critical acclaim for its poignant and introspective lyrics.
Clever Twist
In an interesting twist, dance remixes of the song turned it into a club hit, showing Rimes' versatility as an artist and the broad appeal of her music.
Acclaim
Billboard named "What I Cannot Change" the 11th best adult contemporary song of 2009.
Impact
The song has been cited as a source of comfort and inspiration by many people who are dealing with personal challenges and situations they cannot change.

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