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.
Bathroom Sink
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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Puttin' off the hard stuff
Hoping that it passes
Fake smile and eyelashes
I wash my hands
And try not to think
Or dirty up my bathroom sink
Everybody is so tired of the drama
We're still fighting like I'm sixteen
And I guess we always will be
She taught me how to pray and drink
And how to clean the bathroom sink
It's amazing the amount of rejection that I see
In my reflection and I can't get out of the way
I'm lookin' forward to the girl I wanna be
But regret has a way of starin' me right in the face
So I try not to waste too much time at the bathroom sink
It all gets complicated
Sometimes overrated
Glamour at its finest
Just means someone's hiding
From their own reality and the mirror at their bathroom sink
It's amazing the amount of rejection that I see
In my reflection but I can't get out of the way
I'm lookin' forward to the girl I wanna be
But regret has got a way of starin' me right in the face
So I try not to waste too much time at the bathroom sink
I pray as I get ready
For God to make me steady
And I thank him for his patience
And I take my medication
And bless this day and all it brings
And I clean up the bathroom sink
The lyrics of "Bathroom Sink" by Miranda Lambert are a reflection of the struggles and insecurities that one faces while trying to put up a façade of happiness and confidence. The song is a ballad in which the singer is "putting on [her] makeup and puttin' off the hard stuff," trying to pass off a fake smile with the help of her eyelashes. She takes frequent breaks to wash her hands and distract herself so that she doesn't "dirty up [her] bathroom sink."
The second verse talks about how the singer is still fighting with her mother like she's sixteen, and she wistfully remembers how her mother taught her to pray, drink, and clean the bathroom sink. The song highlights how hard it is to let go of the past and move on towards the future. The singer wants to become the girl she dreams of being but is always held back by regret and rejection, which keeps staring her in the face when she looks in the mirror.
Line by Line Meaning
Puttin' on my makeup
Starting my daily routine of applying makeup
Puttin' off the hard stuff
Avoiding facing the difficult challenges in my life
Hoping that it passes
Wishing that the problems will go away on their own
Fake smile and eyelashes
Putting on a false front to mask my true emotions
I wash my hands
Performing a simple task to distract myself
And try not to think
Attempting to ignore my problems and negative thoughts
Or dirty up my bathroom sink
Preventing myself from making a mess or worsening my situation
I'm at it again with mama
Frequently arguing with my mother
Everybody is so tired of the drama
My constant conflicts with my mother are exhausting for everyone involved
We're still fighting like I'm sixteen
Although I'm an adult, my arguments with my mother resemble those of a teenage girl
And I guess we always will be
My relationship with my mother may never change
She taught me how to pray and drink
My mother instilled in me a religious and drinking (alcoholic) lifestyle
And how to clean the bathroom sink
One of the few practical skills my mother taught me was cleaning the bathroom sink
It's amazing the amount of rejection that I see
I'm constantly disappointed in myself as I scrutinize my reflection
In my reflection and I can't get out of the way
Despite the negative emotions it causes, I can't avoid looking at myself
I'm lookin' forward to the girl I wanna be
I have hope for a better version of myself in the future
But regret has a way of starin' me right in the face
I'm haunted by my past mistakes and decisions
So I try not to waste too much time at the bathroom sink
I try to avoid prolonged self-reflection in order to move on with my day
It all gets complicated
Life is full of intricate challenges
Sometimes overrated
The way we present ourselves to the world isn't always accurate
Glamour at its finest
The pinnacle of external beauty
Just means someone's hiding
Beauty can be used as a facade to conceal pain or fear
From their own reality and the mirror at their bathroom sink
Avoiding facing their problems by covering them with a layer of beauty
I pray as I get ready
I incorporate prayer into my daily routine
For God to make me steady
I pray for strength and stability in my life
And I thank him for his patience
Expressing gratitude towards God for being understanding and forgiving
And I take my medication
Taking my prescribed medication to maintain my mental health
And bless this day and all it brings
Asking for blessings and positivity in my life
And I clean up the bathroom sink
Wrapping up my daily routine by cleaning the bathroom sink, a practical task that helps me feel productive and organized
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Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT
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Debbie Bass
Lyrics
Puttin' on my makeup
Puttin' off the hard stuff
Hoping that it passes
Fake smile and eyelashes
I wash my hands
And try not to think
Or dirty up my bathroom sink
I'm at it again with mama
Everybody is so tired of the drama
We're still fighting like I'm sixteen
And I guess we always will be
She taught me how to pray and drink
And how to clean the bathroom sink
It's amazing the amount of rejection that I see
In my reflection and I can't get out of the way
I'm lookin' forward to the girl I wanna be
But regret has a way of starin' me right in the face
So I try not to waste too much time at the bathroom sink
It all gets complicated
Sometimes overrated
Glamour at its finest
Just means someone's hiding
From their own reality and the mirror at their bathroom sink
It's amazing the amount of rejection that I see
In my reflection but I can't get out of the way
I'm lookin' forward to the girl I wanna be
But regret has got a way of starin' me right in the face
So I try not to waste too much time at the bathroom sink
I pray as I get ready
For God to make me steady
And I thank him for his patience
And I take my medication
And bless this day and all it brings
And I clean up the bathroom sink
onigiriluvz
"Bathroom Sink"
Puttin' on my makeup
Puttin' off the hard stuff
Hopin' that it passes
Fake smile & eyelashes
I wash my hands and try not to think
Or dirty up my bathroom sink
I'm at it again with mama
Everybody's so tired of the drama
We're still fightin' like I'm sixteen
And I guess we always will be
She taught me how to pray and drink
And how to clean the bathroom sink
[Chorus:]
It's amazin', the amount of rejection
That I see in my reflection
And I can't get out of the way
I'm lookin' forw
kayla wilson
Putting on my makeup, putting off the hard stuff
Hoping that it passes, fake smiles and eyelashes
I wash my hands and try not to think
Or dirty up my bathroom sink
I'm at it again with mama
Everybody's so tired of the drama
We're still fighting like I'm 16 and I guess we always will be
She taught me how to pray and drink
And how to clean the bathroom sink
It's amazing the amount of rejection that I see
In my reflection, and I can't get out of the way
I'm looking forward to the girl I wanna be
But regret has got a way of staring me right in the face
So I try not to waste too much time at the bathroom sink
It all gets complicated, sometimes overrated
Glamour at its finest just means someone's hiding
From their own reality and the mirror at their bathroom sink
It's amazing the amount of rejection that I see
In my reflection, and I can't get out of the way
I'm looking forward to the girl I wanna be
But regret has got a way of staring me right in the face
So I try not to waste too much time at the bathroom sink
I pray as I get ready for God to make me steady
And I thank him for his patience
And I take my medication
And Bless this day and all it brings and I clean up the bathroom sink
Debbie Bass
Lyrics
Puttin' on my makeup
Puttin' off the hard stuff
Hoping that it passes
Fake smile and eyelashes
I wash my hands
And try not to think
Or dirty up my bathroom sink
I'm at it again with mama
Everybody is so tired of the drama
We're still fighting like I'm sixteen
And I guess we always will be
She taught me how to pray and drink
And how to clean the bathroom sink
It's amazing the amount of rejection that I see
In my reflection and I can't get out of the way
I'm lookin' forward to the girl I wanna be
But regret has a way of starin' me right in the face
So I try not to waste too much time at the bathroom sink
It all gets complicated
Sometimes overrated
Glamour at its finest
Just means someone's hiding
From their own reality and the mirror at their bathroom sink
It's amazing the amount of rejection that I see
In my reflection but I can't get out of the way
I'm lookin' forward to the girl I wanna be
But regret has got a way of starin' me right in the face
So I try not to waste too much time at the bathroom sink
I pray as I get ready
For God to make me steady
And I thank him for his patience
And I take my medication
And bless this day and all it brings
And I clean up the bathroom sink
Jodie Cooper
I can't believe there aren't any comments on this yet! I think this is a great song, definitely one of my favorites from the album. It's pure country, just like this whole album. I'm a huge fan of this album, and I can't wait for Christmas because I asked for it! I know it'll be worth it!
Jordon Veatch
Cannot believe I haven't heard this song before. Freakin' amazing. You rock Miranda.
MC Casanova
Bathroom Sink is a great track. Man, I love this line: "It’s amazing the amount of rejection that I see in my reflection.”
JW424
This song just tore me up. What honest lyrics that were way too relatable. Should be a single.
moonbaby616
who else could sing a song about the bathroom sink and make it sounds so good--love miranda
Harley Melancon
My heart goes to Miranda! Not even going to lie she has helped me with her music. And the advice she gives girls/ woman in her music is the best. Her music teaches us to be strong no matter what happens. I have always loved her and will always love her!!!
I seen her at the bayou country fest. In Baton Rouge and she always carries a pocket knife on her just in case a beach ball comes flying on stage!! 💖💖 truly my idol!
Lillian Eversole
I love the live version way more than the CD version. She was so awesome and so was the band
Tammy T.B.
I couldn't get this song out of my head al week. It's good.
cdhollin
This is my favorite song off this album! Love Miranda.