“How Do I Live” is a song by LeAnn Rimes, released on May 23, 1997, as the lead single from her second studio album, You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs. Written by Diane Warren, the song became one of the longest-charting hits in Billboard Hot 100 history, spending 69 weeks on the chart and peaking at No. 2.
The song was originally intended for the 1997 film Con Air, but the producers felt Rimes’ version lacked the maturity they wanted, so they had Trisha Yearwood record a separate version for the movie (scroll down for video). Despite this, Rimes’ rendition became a massive commercial success, earning 4× Platinum certification in the U.S..
Musically, How Do I Live is a powerful ballad, blending country and pop influences with emotional lyrics about love and longing. The song’s heartfelt delivery and soaring melody helped it become a staple of romantic playlists and movie soundtracks.
LeAnn Rimes – How Do I Live – Lyrics