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.
Bring Me Down
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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I find you when I'm close to the bottom
You can't appreciate the time it takes
To kick a love I always knew was kinda wrong
And as I'm putting out the flame
Somebody brings up your name
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I want to be right where you are
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
Six am, unruffled pillow
Laughs out loud at my trusting heart
It's like I didn't see the penny
I missed the fountain by a couple yards
If you would only stay gone
Maybe I could move on
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Oh, baby, baby, baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Oh, baby, baby, baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
Bring me down
Miranda Lambert's song "Bring Me Down" is a melancholic ode to the power that someone who has hurt you can still have over you. The first verse immediately sets the tone with the lyrics "Sweet like a kiss, sharp like a razor blade." The singer finds herself trapped in a cycle of toxic love that she knows is wrong, but is unable to break free from. She acknowledges that "You can't appreciate the time it takes to kick a love I always knew was kinda wrong" and yet, the moment she tries to move on, somebody brings up her ex's name, bringing back all the painful memories and feelings she thought she had left behind.
The second verse adds to the sense of hopelessness and despair, with the singer waking up to an empty bed and an "unruffled pillow". She is reminded of her own naivety as she "missed the fountain by a couple yards" and is left questioning her own ability to trust and love. However, the chorus remains the same, with the singer continuing to beg her ex to bring her down, stating "You can look me in the eye and break my heart." She admits that she wants to be where he is, even if it means being hurt again, because in some twisted way, the pain is preferable to the numbness of moving on.
Overall, "Bring Me Down" is a powerful exploration of the complex emotions that arise in the aftermath of a heartbreak. It showcases Lambert's ability to convey raw vulnerability and emotion through her lyrics and vocals, making it a standout track on her debut album.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet like a kiss, sharp like a razor blade
You appear sweet at first but then hurt me with your sharp words and actions.
I find you when I'm close to the bottom
I tend to seek you out when I'm feeling low or vulnerable.
You can't appreciate the time it takes to kick a love I always knew was kinda wrong
You don't understand how hard it is for me to let go of a love that I knew was never right for me.
And as I'm putting out the flame, somebody brings up your name
Just when I thought I was finally over you, someone mentions your name and reignites the pain.
Six am, unruffled pillow, laughs out loud at my trusting heart
Even my pillow seems to mock me for being so foolish and trusting in love.
It's like I didn't see the penny, I missed the fountain by a couple yards
I missed all the warning signs and ended up way off course in my quest for love.
If you would only stay gone, maybe I could move on
If you would just stay out of my life, maybe I could finally let go and move on.
Baby, baby, baby bring me down, I want to be right where you are
Despite all the pain you've caused me, I still long to be near you.
You can look me in the eye and break my heart, break my heart
You have the power to hurt me just by looking at me and I keep letting you do it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT, TRAVIS HOWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Catherine S. Todd
This is a really powerful song with deep meaning. Miranda is quite the songwriter.
Sweet like a kiss sharp like a razor blade
I find you when I’ m close to the bottom
You cant appreciate the time it takes
To kick a love I always knew was kind of wrong
And as I’m putting out the flame
Somebody brings up your name
Oh oh oh oh
Baby baby baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby baby baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
Six AM unruffled pillow
Laughs out loud at my trusting heart
It’s like I didn’t see the penny
I missed the fountain by a couple yards
If you would only stay gone
Maybe I could move on
Oh oh oh oh
Baby baby baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby baby baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
OH! Baby baby baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby baby baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
OH! Baby baby baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby baby baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
Bring me down…
Lyrics written by Miranda Lambert & Travis Howard
Magdalene Lahpai Seng Mai
Sweet like a kiss, sharp like a razor blade
I find you when I'm close to the bottom
You can't appreciate the time it takes
To kick a love I always knew was kinda wrong
And as I'm putting out the flame
Somebody brings up your name
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
Six am, unruffled pillow
Laughs out loud at my trusting heart
It's like I didn't see the penny
I missed the fountain by a couple yards
If you would only stay gone
Maybe I could move on
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Oh, baby, baby, baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Oh, baby, baby, baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby, baby, baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
Bring me down
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Sweet like a kiss sharp like a razor blade
I find you when I' m close to the bottom
You cant appreciate the time it takes
To kick a love I always knew was kind of wrong
And as I'm putting out the flame
Somebody brings up you name
Oh oh oh oh
Baby baby baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby baby baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
Six AM unruffled pillow
Laughs out loud at my trusting heart
It's like I didn't see the penny
I missed the fountain by a couple yards
If you would only stay gone
Maybe I could move on
Oh oh oh oh
Baby baby baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby baby baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
OH! Baby baby baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby baby baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
OH! Baby baby baby bring me down
I want to be right where you are
Baby baby baby bring me down
You can look me in the eye and break my heart
Break my heart
Bring me down...
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She deserves all her awards, as her songwriting and vocals are outstanding. Amazing artist!
J G
Everything about Miranda is amazing. Even with all the recognition she's getting now, she's still underrated. I love this lady, and all her music <3
Tony Houchin
She is the real deal
Christina Gonzales
i agree with 100% she is beautiful inside and out i love her!
Rita Hall
Had this on repeat 20 years ago and still do. ❤
Joon Bugg
Miranda is beyond incredible. By the time her career is over, she will go down as the greatest female country singer of all time, I am quite certain.
'Jonte TheArtist'
Carrie. Underwood is up there with her too. Both are amazing! The new Reba and Dolly ! 😍
Brandy Ross
One of her best songs, in my opinion. <3
Suzie G
Not only can she sing, write and perform but she just happens to be drop dead gorgeous.
Campbell Coker
she seriously cannot make a bad song, she’s so talented!!!