Commitment
LeAnn Rimes
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What I'm lookin' for Is a love that's forever Someone who can capture my soul in a heartbeat And stay for all time What I'm prayin' for Is a match made in heaven Someone who will worship my body And still put his heart on the line Commitment Someone who'll go the distance I need somebody with staying power Who'll make me go weak in the knees Commitment And everything that goes with it I need honor and love in my life from somebody Who's playin' for keeps What I'm searching for Is a man who'll stand by me Who will walk through the fire And be my flame in the night I won't settle for Less than what I deserve A friend and a lover who'll love me For the rest of my life Commitment Someone who'll go the distance I need somebody with staying power Who'll make me go weak in the knees Commitment And everything that goes with it I need honor and love in my life from somebody Who's playin' for keeps Yeah I've had promises broken Three words left unspoken They just left me achin' for more But I'll fight temptation I won't be impatient There's one thing that's worth waitin' for Commitment Someone who'll go the distance I need somebody with staying power Who'll make me go weak in the knees Commitment And everything that goes with it I need honor and love in my life from somebody Who's playin' for keeps Commitment Someone who'll go the distance I need somebody with staying power Who'll make me go weak in the knees Commitment And everything that goes with it I need honor and love in my life from somebody Who's playin' for keeps Way Commitment
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Written by: BOBBY WOOD, TONY COLTON, TONY MARTY
Lyrics © AUSTINTATIOUS TUNES, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Commitment" was one of the pieces in LeAnn Rimes' third studio album, "Sittin' on Top of the World", released in 1998.
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PerformanceThe song reached the top 10 spot in the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in 1998, showcasing Rimes' considerable talent and drawing attention from the country music scene.
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Song BackgroundInterestingly, "Commitment" was written by Tony Colton, Kristi Hall, and Bobby Wood. It was not written by Rimes herself.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Commitment" was directed by Chris Rogers.
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Lyrical ThemeAs suggested by the song title, "Commitment" deals with the theme of dedicating oneself fully in a romantic relationship. This recurring theme in country music resonated with Rimes' fans, contributing to its popularity.
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AwardsWhile the song itself didn't win any specific awards, the album from which it came, "Sittin' on Top of the World" was nominated for Best Female Country Vocal Performance at the 41st Grammy Awards.
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Artistic Evolution"Commitment" helped to solidify LeAnn Rimes' transition from a young country music prodigy to a more mature and versatile artist as she successfully managed to convey the depth of emotions contained in the song's lyrics. This signaled to fans and critics alike that she was capable of handling more complex and nuanced themes in her music.
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International PerformanceBeyond the US, "Commitment" also had an impressive performance on international charts. In Canada, for example, the song reached number 7 on the RPM Country Tracks.
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Live Performances"Commitment" is frequently included in LeAnn Rimes' setlists during concerts and has since become one of her staple live performances, a testament to its enduring popularity among fans.
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Pop Culture"Commitment," along with other songs from LeAnn Rimes, has been featured in numerous compilations, such as "LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits" and "The Best of LeAnn Rimes", reflecting its cultural impact and timelessness.
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