Both of her parents are private investigators, but father Rick is also a country guitarist and songwriter. Lambert became seriously interested in country music after attending a Garth Brooks concert as a young girl, and soon began singing in talent contests under the tutelage of her father.
At 16, Miranda began appearing on the Johnny High Country Music Review in Arlington, Texas, the same show that helped launch the career of LeAnn Rimes. Miranda quickly landed a recording session in Nashville, but left the studio in tears after she became frustrated with the "pop" sound of music that was not her own. Upon returning to Texas, Miranda began writing songs and taking guitar lessons from her father.
When Miranda's aptitude for music became apparent, her parents encouraged her to aggressively pursue singing and acting opportunities. While still a high school student, Miranda made her professional singing debut and fronted the house band at the Reo Palm Isle Ballroom in Longview, Texas, a long-running venue that has showcased Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson.
Foregoing college, Miranda performed throughout Texas in 2001 and 2002. She finished first in the Texas auditions for Nashville Star and eventually placed third on the national competition.
Discography
On September 15, 2003, she signed with Sony records. She has since released three studio albums, 2005's Kerosene, 2007's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, 2009's Revolution and 2011's Four The Record; all four of which debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Kerosene,Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Revolution have been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Miranda Lambert has release a total of fourteen singles, which includes five Top 20 hits; of these, Kerosene and Gunpowder & Lead have been certified Gold singles by the RIAA.
Awards and Critical Acclaim
In 2005, at the 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Miranda won the Cover Girl Fresh Face of Country Music Award. In 2005, she was also nominated for the Country Music Association's Horizon Award and performed "Kerosene". Nashville Scene named Kerosene one of the best albums of 2005
Miranda was nominated for and won the "Album of the Year" award at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards for her latest album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Actin' Up
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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Actin' up
Billy Bob Texas pickin' out new exes
Actin' up
If you really wanna want me, I'll be riding on my pony
Just a-singing "Mony Mony"
'Cause I'm-mm, I'm actin' up
I'm actin' up
My McQueen Mustang, hundred dollars in the tank
Gas it up
I'm out in the Mojave, call me Ricky, call me Bobby
Call me hotter than wasabi
'Cause I'm-mm, I'm actin' up
I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeo
A Colorado high, a California glow
I want to see the desert from a painted palomino
Senorita need to have a little fun
I'm actin' up
Mm, I'm actin' up
Looking for the lightning, when I find it then I rhyme it
Actin' up
Little lone star Elvis, gonna get a little selfish
Shackin' up
With my microphone money bought my own milk and honey
Got my own kind of country, kinda funky
Turn it up
I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeo
A Colorado high, a California glow
I want to see the desert from a painted palomino
Senorita need to have a little fun
I'm actin' up
I got a heart on fire, boy, don't you want to hold it?
I'm a really good trip, don't you wanna go on it
I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeo
A Colorado high, a California glow
I want to see the desert from a painted palomino
Senorita need to have a little fun
Mm, I'm actin' up
Mm, I'm actin' up
I'm actin' up
Mm, I'm actin' up
(Ooh, ooh)
The song Actin' Up by Miranda Lambert is a fun and upbeat track about wanting to let loose and have some fun. The lyrics are filled with references to cowboy culture and the desire to live life to the fullest. In the first verse, the singer talks about her rhinestones rattling as she acts up and causes a bit of trouble. She mentions Billy Bob Texas, a reference to the cowboy lifestyle, and how she is looking for new exes. She also talks about riding her pony and singing "Mony Mony", indicating her carefree and spontaneous attitude. The chorus emphasizes her desire to have fun and enjoy life by having a sunset ride, a velvet rodeo, or seeing the desert from a painted palomino.
The second verse mentions Tiger Woods, indicating how good the singer is at acting up. She talks about her McQueen Mustang and how she fuels it up with a hundred dollars in gas. She then mentions being in the Mojave and how she's hotter than wasabi. The bridge repeats the desire to go on a sunset ride and experience a velvet rodeo, among other things. The song ends with the singer proclaiming how she's acting up and how she's a really good trip that someone should want to join.
Overall, Actin' Up is a song about embracing the cowboy lifestyle and having fun. The lyrics use various cowboy references to create a sense of adventure and spontaneity. The singer's desire to act up and have fun is something that many people can relate to and the upbeat tempo of the song makes it a great song to dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror, mirror on the saddle, hear my rhinestones rattle
I am decked out in rhinestones and lookin' good; even the mirror on my saddle agrees.
Billy Bob Texas pickin' out new exes
Billy Bob's got a bad habit of picking out new girlfriends each time things don't work out; I guess that's just how we roll here in Texas.
If you really wanna want me, I'll be riding on my pony
If you want me, you'll have to catch me first; I'll be riding off into the sunset like a true country queen.
Just a-singing "Mony Mony"
I'm belting out this classic karaoke song, proving that I am the life of the party.
'Cause I'm-mm, I'm actin' up
I'm feeling myself and getting wild, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Even Tiger Woods couldn't swing it this good
I'm so on top of my game that even Tiger Woods couldn't keep up with me.
My McQueen Mustang, hundred dollars in the tank
I've got my hot car fueled up and ready to go; it's a testament to my free spirit and love of the open road.
I'm out in the Mojave, call me Ricky, call me Bobby
I'm out here in the middle of nowhere, embracing my inner Rick or Bobby (whoever they are) and living it up.
Call me hotter than wasabi
I'm on fire and unstoppable, and you better believe it.
I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeo
I want to experience all the beauty and excitement of the American West, from sunsets to rodeos and everything in between.
A Colorado high, a California glow
I want to bask in the majesty of Colorado's mountains and California's sunshine, because life is too short not to see it all.
I want to see the desert from a painted palomino
I'm not content just to see the desert; I want to do it in style on a beautiful painted horse.
Senorita need to have a little fun
I'm a young lady who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it and have a good time along the way.
Looking for the lightning, when I find it then I rhyme it
I'm always searching for that perfect moment or inspiration, and when I find it, I turn it into magic and music.
Little lone star Elvis, gonna get a little selfish
I'm channeling Elvis's swagger and independence and putting myself first for a change.
Shackin' up
I'm taking control of my love life and doing whatever feels right, whether that means settling down or keeping things casual.
With my microphone money bought my own milk and honey
I'm doing well for myself and enjoying the fruits of my labor, which includes some seriously sweet treats.
Got my own kind of country, kinda funky
I'm carving out my own unique space in the country music world, infusing it with my own brand of funkiness and fun.
Turn it up
I'm ready to get even wilder and let loose; it's time to crank that music up and really have a good time.
I got a heart on fire, boy, don't you want to hold it?
I'm passionate and fiercely independent, and I want a man who can handle it all and hold his own next to me.
I'm a really good trip, don't you wanna go on it
I'm a true adventure, and anyone who wants to be part of my life better be ready for a wild ride full of excitement and fun.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charles Dick, Jon Randall, Miranda Lambert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Mirror, mirror on the saddle, hear my rhinestones rattle
Actin' up
Billy Bob Texas pickin' out new exes
Actin' up
If you really wanna want me, I'll be riding on my pony
Just a-singing "Mony Mony"
'Cause I'm, mmmm, I'm actin' up
Even Tiger Woods couldn't swing it this good
I'm actin' up
My McQueen Mustang, hundred dollars in the tank
Gas it up
I'm out in the Mojave, call me Ricky, call me Bobby
Call me hotter than wasabi
'Cause I'm, mmmm, I'm actin' up
I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeo
A Colorado high, a California glow
I want to see the desert from a painted palomino
Senorita need to have a little fun
I'm actin' up
I'm actin' up
Looking for the lightning, when I find it then I rhyme it
Actin' up
Little lone star Elvis, gonna get a little selfish
Shackin' up
With my microphone money bought my own milk and honey
Got my own kind of country, kinda funky
Turn it up
I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeo
A Colorado high, a California glow
I want to see the desert from a painted palomino
Senorita need to have a little fun
I'm actin' up
I got a heart on fire, boy, don't you want to hold it?
I'm a really good trip, don't you wanna go on it
I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeo
A Colorado high, a California glow
I want to see the desert from a painted palomino
Senorita need to have a little fun
I'm actin' up
I'm actin' up
I'm actin' up
I'm actin' up
@bettybeeson165
Man she is so freaking good. The words, her voice, her face, her designs, her clothes,the way she sings, her lyrics, her nerve. She is a true cowgirl.
@cherylcapps8319
Yes, she is !!! So down to earth!! I've never got to see her but sure would like too!!🙋❤️👍💋🙆👄💥🐦🐾🦋
@stormydilauro6893
Blake downgraded when he got with Stefani… Miranda is a 100 for sure
@jeena8421
Well said
@doitnowvideosyeah5841
Yes. She has made the transition from mere kickass songwriter singer to huhe star without becoming a caricature of herself. I have long loved her work but how she does her career is cool too.
@codysummers934
Ima California boy, and she is radical.
@surgicalg9143
Miranda Lambert knows how to knock it out of the ball park with all her music. As a writer and singer. ❤️❤️❤️
@mirandalambert4355
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️, season's Greetings
@byerlystv
Agreed
@DanMnz
She's a co-writer with two others on this, maybe relax about the writer part a bit ;)