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.
Guilty in Here
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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To stay inside tonight
But that boy's like a sore in your mouth
That you just have to fight
Your number one is shakin' hands
With numbers two and three
Is it guilty in here, or is it just me?
Love and pleasure in my life
'Cause daytime boys and nighttime boys
Usually don't see eye to eye
But I've been on a goal of late
And they're all on their knees
Is it guilty in here, or is just me?
What became of all the boys
Who only want one thing?
Will someone tell me what I'm doin' wrong
'Cause the good ones all got wedding rings
And the young ones are just too dumb
And I don't think I have any more
Room underneath my thumb
Maybe after all the ends do justify the means
Is it guilty in here, or is it just me?
What became of all the boys
Who only want one thing?
Will someone tell me what I'm doin' wrong
'Cause the good ones all got wedding rings
And the young ones are just too dumb
And I don't think I have any more
Room underneath my thumb
Maybe after all the ends do justify the means
Is it guilty in here, or is it just me?
Is it guilty in here - maybe it's just me
In Miranda Lambert's song "Guilty In Here," the singer struggles with the tension between her desire for love and happiness and the negative consequences of pursuing those desires. The opening lines indicate that the singer is attempting to avoid temptation ("God knows I tried everything I could / To stay inside tonight"), but ultimately succumbs ("That boy's like a sore in your mouth / That you just have to fight"). The singer then reflects on her past experiences ("I made a point of not mixin' / Love and pleasure in my life / 'Cause daytime boys and nighttime boys / Usually don't see eye to eye"), but ultimately feels dissatisfaction with her current situation ("But I've been on a goal of late / And they're all on their knees").
Throughout the song, Lambert reflects on the difficulties of finding the right partner ("What became of all the boys / Who only want one thing? / Will someone tell me what I'm doin' wrong / 'Cause the good ones all got wedding rings"). The sense of guilt and shame that pervades the lyrics seems to stem from the singer's recognition that she is not always making healthy choices ("Maybe after all, the ends do justify the means / Is it guilty in here, or is it just me?").
Overall, "Guilty In Here" is a poignant reflection on the emotional complexities of pursuing love and intimacy. Lambert does an excellent job of capturing the sense of longing and desperation that can drive people to make poor choices, while also highlighting the negative consequences of those choices.
Line by Line Meaning
God knows I tried everything I could
To stay inside tonight
I made a sincere effort to avoid going out tonight
But that boy's like a sore in your mouth
That you just have to fight
But there's this boy who's hard to resist, even though I know I shouldn't
Your number one is shakin' hands
With numbers two and three
The guy I'm really interested in is spending time with other women
Is it guilty in here, or is it just me?
I wonder if I'm feeling guilty or if it's just the atmosphere here
I made a point of not mixin'
Love and pleasure in my life
'Cause daytime boys and nighttime boys
Usually don't see eye to eye
I usually keep love and pleasure separate because men I'm attracted to during the day are usually different from those I'm attracted to at night
But I've been on a goal of late
And they're all on their knees
But lately I've been pursuing a specific type of man, and they all seem to be eager to please me
What became of all the boys
Who only want one thing?
Will someone tell me what I'm doin' wrong
'Cause the good ones all got wedding rings
And the young ones are just too dumb
And I don't think I have any more
Room underneath my thumb
Where have all the men who just want one thing gone? Why do all the good ones seem to already be taken? The young ones are also inexperienced. I don't think I can control anyone else.
Maybe after all the ends do justify the means
Is it guilty in here, or is it just me?
Perhaps it's worth it to pursue these men, even if it's not entirely ethical. I wonder if my guilt is warranted or if I'm overthinking things.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT, TRAVIS HOWARD
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