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.
Down
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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Pain is what I'm showin'
Love's what I'm takin'
Heart's are what I'm breakin'
There's a strong man lives up in Jackson hole
Took my heart, and he broke my soul
Left a dark place in my chest
I sleep, but I don't rest
So, down is where I'm goin'
Pain is what I'm showin'
Love is what I'm takin'
Heart's are what I'm breakin'
Met a little boy in Baton Rouge
His eyes were clear, and his heart was true
I made that boy's heart scream my name
But he didn't know the game
But we didn't know the game
So, down is where I'm goin'
Pain is what I'm showin'
Love is what I'm takin'
Heart's are what I'm breakin'
You don't want to be standin' there
When the storm hits, you won't have a prayer
My wind will blow you to your knees
Stay away from me
Stay away from me
Stay away from me
Oh yeah, down is where I'm goin'
Pain is what I'm showin'
Love is what I'm takin'
Heart's are what I'm breakin'
Heart's are what I'm breakin'
The lyrics to Miranda Lambert's song "Down" suggest a woman who is hurt and brokenhearted. In the beginning of the song, she describes her stage of life where she is headed downwards, expressing pain, and breaking hearts but still hopeful for love. She refers to a man who broke her soul and left a dark place in her chest, implying that she is in a state of depression. She struggles to rest even when she sleeps.
The second verse describes how the singer met a little boy in Baton Rouge, whose heart was pure and true. She admitted to leading the boy on, making his heart scream her name, but she didn't let him know that it was a game. This verse shows how the singer takes advantage of the innocent.
Towards the end of the song, Miranda Lambert makes a warning to anyone interested in her. She advises that people shouldn't be around her when her storm hits as her wind is mighty enough to blow anyone to their knees. She then repeats the first verse, emphasizing that she's broken and intends to hurt anyone who comes close to her.
In conclusion, the song "Down" by Miranda Lambert illustrates a woman who is going through a tough time in life and is struggling with depression. Her past experiences have left her with a broken heart that she takes out on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Down is where I'm goin'
I am headed towards a dark, negative path in my life.
Pain is what I'm showin'
I am openly expressing the hurt and suffering I feel.
Love's what I'm takin'
I am accepting the love and affection given to me, regardless of the harm I may inflict on that person.
Heart's are what I'm breakin'
I am causing emotional pain and damage to those who develop romantic feelings for me.
There's a strong man lives up in Jackson hole
There is a man who is emotionally impenetrable and difficult to understand.
Took my heart, and he broke my soul
He hurt me deeply and caused me immense pain.
Left a dark place in my chest
I am left with an emotional void that cannot be easily filled.
I sleep, but I don't rest
My struggles continue to weigh heavily on my mind, even in my sleep.
Met a little boy in Baton Rouge
I had a romantic encounter with a young man from Baton Rouge.
His eyes were clear, and his heart was true
He was innocent and honest in his feelings towards me.
I made that boy's heart scream my name
I caused him to fall deeply in love with me.
But he didn't know the game
He was unaware of my emotional manipulation and the harm I could cause.
You don't want to be standin' there
It is dangerous for anyone to be close to me.
When the storm hits, you won't have a prayer
When my emotions become overwhelming and destructive, no one can save or protect you.
My wind will blow you to your knees
My emotions have the power to completely dominate and overpower you.
Stay away from me
It is best to avoid any interaction or relationship with me to avoid being hurt.
Heart's are what I'm breakin'
I am causing emotional pain and damage to those who develop romantic feelings for me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT, TRAVIS HOWARD
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