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.
Heart Like Mine
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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I ain't the kind to wear no ring
Somehow I always get stronger
When I'm on my second drink
Even though I hate to admit it
Sometimes I smoke cigarettes
The Christian folks say I should quit it
'Cause I heard Jesus he drank wine
And I bet we'd get along just fine
He could calm a storm and heal the blind
And I bet he'd understand a heart like mine
Daddy cried when he saw my tattoo
But said he loved me anyway
My brother got the brains of the family
So I thought I'd learn to sing
'Cause I heard Jesus he drank wine
And I bet we'd get along just fine
He could calm a storm and heal the blind
And I bet he'd understand a heart like mine
I'll fly away from it all one day
I'll fly away
These are the days that I will remember
When my names called on a roll
He'll meet me with two long stem glasses
Make a toast to me coming home
'Cause I heard Jesus he drank wine
And I bet we'd get along just fine
He could calm a storm and heal the blind
And I bet he'd understand, understand a heart like mine
Oh yes he would
"Heart Like Mine" is a country song by Miranda Lambert, released in 2010. The song was written by Miranda Lambert, Travis Howard, and Ashley Monroe. The song is about a woman who is not the conventional type and is often misunderstood because of it. She's not the type of girl you take home to meet your mother, nor is she the kind of person who wears a wedding ring. She admits to smoking cigarettes, which the Christian folks would not approve of, but she smiles and says "God bless."
The woman in the song identifies with Jesus Christ, who is known to have drunk wine, and believes that they would have gotten along fine. She goes on to say that Jesus could calm a storm and heal the blind, and she believes that he would understand a heart like hers. The song also touches on the woman's relationship with her father, who cried when he saw her tattoo, but still loved her anyway.
The lyrics in the song are relatable to many who may feel like they are not the conventional type. It also emphasizes that it is okay not to be perfect, and that even though you may smoke, or have a tattoo, it doesn't mean that you are a bad person. The song talks about acceptance and love, and that's what makes it special.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't the kind you take home to mama
I am not the type of person who is desirable enough to be introduced to someone's mother for a relationship.
I ain't the kind to wear no ring
I am not interested in getting married and settling down with someone.
Somehow I always get stronger
When I'm on my second drink
I tend to feel more comfortable and confident after consuming my second alcoholic drink.
Even though I hate to admit it
Sometimes I smoke cigarettes
Although I am not proud of it, I sometimes engage in the unhealthy habit of smoking cigarettes.
The Christian folks say I should quit it
I just smile and say "God bless"
Despite being advised by religious individuals to give up smoking, I acknowledge their advice courteously and continue with my own choices.
'Cause I heard Jesus he drank wine
And I bet we'd get along just fine
He could calm a storm and heal the blind
And I bet he'd understand a heart like mine
I believe that Jesus Christ, who is often thought to be a perfect being, drank wine, and I am sure that if we were to meet we would relate to each other and have much in common.
Daddy cried when he saw my tattoo
But said he loved me anyway
My father expressed disappointment when I got a tattoo, but he still loves me for who I am as a person.
My brother got the brains of the family
So I thought I'd learn to sing
My brother is considered to be smarter than I am, so I decided to try my hand at singing instead.
I'll fly away from it all one day
I'll fly away
At some point in the future, I hope to escape from all of my problems and start anew.
These are the days that I will remember
When my names called on a roll
He'll meet me with two long stem glasses
Make a toast to me coming home
I will always cherish the memories of these days, and when I die, Jesus will welcome me with open arms and celebrate my arrival.
'Cause I heard Jesus he drank wine
And I bet we'd get along just fine
He could calm a storm and heal the blind
And I bet he'd understand, understand a heart like mine
Oh yes he would
Once again, I express my belief that Jesus would understand and accept me for who I am if we were to meet.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASHLEY MONROE, MIRANDA LAMBERT, TRAVIS HOWARD
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