In 2012, she signed with Mercury Records and released her solo debut single Merry Go 'Round. The song is included on her album "Same Trailer Different Park", which was produced and co-written by Shane McAnally and Luke Laird and released on March 19, 2013.
After being nominated for Best New Artist, Best Country Album, and Best Country Song at the 2014 Grammy Awards, the album won the Academy of Country Music award for album of the year. In June, she released the single The Trailer Song.
To date, that talent has produced cuts for multi-platinum artists such as Martina McBride and Miranda Lambert. Miranda’s current album includes Kacey’s co-written track “Mama’s Broken Heart” which Rolling Stone Magazine ranked #26 in their “50 Best Singles of 2011” list.
Musical influences range from Loretta Lynn and John Prine to bands like Cake and The Beach Boys. Kacey was honored to open for Willie Nelson last year and recently wrapped opening for Lady Antebellum in Europe and Alison Krauss in the US.
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Back on the Map
Kacey Musgraves Lyrics
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Not so sure I can get back
Was I the one who drifted off?
Did I take advantage of good love?
'Cause I swear I did everything I could've done
But what good is love
Without the trust?
Does anybody wanna
Put me back, put me back
On the map
I'd be all about it
I'd do anything, anything
That you asked
'Cause honestly I've been
Out of touch and out of reach
Just looking for someone, anything
That's finally gonna put me back
Put me back, on the map
Something steady, something good
It's probably closer than I thought it could be
All this off the grid is getting old
And my compass says I'm getting close
But I don't know, it's hard to read
So I'll just keep moving
Hoping someone out there's gonna
Put me back, put me back
On the map
I'd be all about it
I'd do anything, anything
That you asked
'Cause honestly I've been
Out of touch and out of reach
Just looking for someone, anything
That's finally gonna put me back
Put me back on the map
S.O.S it's out of hand
Just holding out for a love again
I'm sending signals, find me fast
I know, I know
There's gotta be somebody who can
Put me back, put me back
On the map
'Cause I'd read all about it
I'd do anything anything
That you asked
'Cause honestly I've been
Out of touch and out of reach
Just looking for someone, anything
That's finally gonna put me back
Put me back on the map
On the map
On the map
In Kacey Musgraves's song "Back on the Map," the singer laments about feeling lost and disconnected in her life. She wonders if she has been the one to drift off and take advantage of the love that was given to her. Despite her efforts to make things right and do everything in her power to keep love and trust alive, she feels like she has gone too far off the map to find her way back. She longs for someone to put her back on the map, to guide her back to a place of steady and good love.
Musgraves beautifully captures the struggle of feeling disconnected and desperate for someone to guide you back to a place of belonging. She is honest and vulnerable in her feelings of being out of touch and out of reach, showcasing how we all need someone to help guide us through the difficult moments in life. The lyrics express a desire for connection and love, even when it seems like it is just out of reach.
Overall, the song is a beautiful reminder of the power of love and the importance of finding people who will be there to guide us through the uncharted territories of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotten too far off the map
I've lost my way and deviated from my intended path
Not so sure I can get back
I'm uncertain if I'm capable of finding my way back to where I belong
Was I the one who drifted off?
I question if it’s my fault that I'm lost and disconnected
Did I take advantage of good love?
I wonder if I ignored the goodness of love when it was present in my life
'Cause I swear I did everything I could've done
I believe I've done all that I could have to stay on track
But what good is love
While love is important, it can't exist without trust and honesty
Without the trust?
Lack of trust has caused me to lose my direction and become lost
Does anybody wanna
I'm asking if anyone is willing to help me find my way back
Put me back, put me back
Restore me to where I should be
On the map
To where I was when I knew who I am
I'd be all about it
I'm willing to put in the effort required to return to a better state
I'd do anything, anything
I'm willing to go to any length to restore what I've lost
'Cause honestly I've been
I confess that I've lost touch with my former self
Out of touch and out of reach
I'm out of sync with the world around me and with myself
Just looking for someone, anything
I'm searching for something or someone to guide me back to where I should be
That's finally gonna put me back
Anything or anyone that can get me back to where I belong will be invaluable
Something steady, something good
I need to find something to anchor me and keep me on the right path
It's probably closer than I thought it could be
It's possible that what I'm looking for is within reach
All this off the grid is getting old
Being lost and disconnected is exhausting and wearing on me
And my compass says I'm getting close
I'm getting closer to where I'm headed, but I'm still unsure
But I don't know, it's hard to read
I'm still having difficulty figuring out where I belong
So I'll just keep moving
I'll continue to explore and hope for the best
Hoping someone out there's gonna
I'm wishing that someone could or would help me
S.O.S it's out of hand
I'm in distress and need someone to rescue me
Just holding out for a love again
I'm hoping to find love that would steer me back to the right path
I'm sending signals, find me fast
I'm giving hints that I need help as soon as possible
I know, I know
I'm aware that I'm in a poor state and require help
There's gotta be somebody who can
I'm confident that there's someone out there with the power to help me
'Cause I'd read all about it
If I found that person, I'd be all in for them to help me find my way back
On the map
Returns me to the place I've drifted far from
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird
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