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.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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I saw her Mustang and my eyes filled up with rage
I brought my pistol, but I ain't some kinda fool
So I walked right in, barehanded; she was on his arm while he was playing pool
Just like I used to do
She kissed him while I got a beer
She didn't think I'd show up here
I watched her for awhile, but I didn't like her walk
Came across kinda cheap to me, but, hey, how's that my fault?
She looked at my man like he didn't have on a stitch
Somebody tell that girl to step up to the plate
I wanna pitch, little bitch
Those pretty girls can play their game
But they damn well gonna know my name
I'm a crazy ex-girlfriend
I started throwing things, and I scared folks half to death
I got up in his face, smelled whiskey on his breath
Didn't give a second thought to being thrown in jail
'Cause, baby, to a hammer everything looks like a nail
I'm mad as hell
Well, those pretty girls - they're all the same
But they're damn well gonna know my name
I'm a crazy ex-girlfriend
I'm a crazy ex-girlfriend
I'm a crazy ex-girlfriend
Miranda Lambert's song "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" is a tongue-in-cheek take on the trope of a jilted lover seeking revenge on her cheating ex-boyfriend and his new fling. The singer of the song has seen her ex's car parked outside a bar, and she is immediately filled with rage. She brings her pistol with her, but decides not to use it and instead confronts her ex and his new girlfriend while he is playing pool. The singer is clearly jealous of her ex's new partner and doesn't think she is good enough for him, calling her "cheap" and a "little bitch."
The song shows the singer becoming increasingly unhinged as she throws things and gets up in her ex's face, not caring if she ends up in jail for her actions. She is unapologetic about her behavior, gleefully calling herself a "crazy ex-girlfriend" and declaring that she wants her ex and his new girlfriend to know her name. In a way, the song is a commentary on the idea that women who express anger or jealousy are often dismissed as "crazy" or irrational, even in situations where they have every right to be upset.
Line by Line Meaning
It took me five bars, saw thirty license plates
I went to five bars and saw dozens of cars with different license plates
I saw her Mustang and my eyes filled up with rage
I saw my ex's car and instantly became very angry
I brought my pistol, but I ain't some kinda fool
I brought my gun with me, but I'm not crazy enough to use it
So I walked right in, barehanded; she was on his arm while he was playing pool
I walked in without my gun and saw my ex with another girl while he was playing pool
Just like I used to do
They were doing the same things we used to do together
She kissed him while I got a beer
While I was getting a drink, I saw her kiss my ex
She didn't think I'd show up here
She didn't expect me to come to this bar
I'm a crazy ex-girlfriend
I'm acting like a crazy ex-girlfriend
I watched her for awhile, but I didn't like her walk
I observed her for some time, but I didn't find her attractive
Came across kinda cheap to me, but, hey, how's that my fault?
She seemed tacky but that's not my fault
She looked at my man like he didn't have on a stitch
She looked at my ex as if he wasn't wearing any clothes
Somebody tell that girl to step up to the plate
Someone please make her face the consequences of her actions
I wanna pitch, little bitch
I want her to face me and fight like a man
Those pretty girls can play their game
Other girls may try to get with my ex, but I'm not to be trifled with
But they damn well gonna know my name
I'll make sure they know who I am
I started throwing things, and I scared folks half to death
I began throwing things around like a crazy person
I got up in his face, smelled whiskey on his breath
I confronted my ex and smelled alcohol on his breath
Didn't give a second thought to being thrown in jail
I didn't care if I was arrested
'Cause, baby, to a hammer everything looks like a nail
I saw everything and everyone as a target
I'm mad as hell
I'm very angry
Well, those pretty girls - they're all the same
All those attractive girls are alike
I'm a crazy ex-girlfriend
I'm a person who behaves like a crazy ex-girlfriend
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT, TRAVIS HOWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TRACY JO CAUDILL
IT'S JAMMING TUNE , DANCE, PARTY AND I LOVE IT.
Allie Davis
love this song!:-D I cant stop listening to it.
Geoff G
The relationship might burn hot and flame out fast but, the crazy girls are the most fun. And Im just like a moth to those crazy flames.
Michael L Hays
If I had had a girl like this, she would never have been my ex.
Shannon Grim
i played this for my boyfriend bc he said that he wasnt dating my best friend and i just figered out on facebook that he is dating her
Janie Super
A masterpiece
mer904
LOVE it!!
Pamela Evans
I can relate to this song.. I was at Gasparilla in Tampa and got into a fight with both my ex boyfriend and his new girlfriend.. She tied to throw a drink on me and I slapped her to the floor, got her nice white shirt all dirty..
Ashley Piazza
Pamela Evans thats how the 813 does it
Kenzie Ellington
Don't mess with country girls! haha