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.
Highway Vagabond
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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I wanna know somewhere where nobody goes
Following gold lines on the ground, northbound, southbound
There's something 'bout the way I feel when the wheels go round and round and round
Highway vagabonds, living like hippies
Moving right along to the next big city
Okay, jump off the exit
Caravan like a wild west show
I don't care, man, as long as we go
My way
Get off one and get on the other
Highway, vagabonds
Daddy was a drifter, mama died young
I still don't know where I come from
On the map and off the grid
With all my friends
Roaming town and town like Willie did when he was a kid
On the road again
Highway vagabonds, living like hippies
Moving right along to the next big city
Okay, jump off the exit
Truck stop, rest stop, next stop Texas
Caravan like a wild west show
I don't care, man, as long as we go
My way, singing for your supper
Get off one and get on the other
Highway, vagabonds
But if we ain't broke down then we ain't doing something right
But if we ain't broke down then we ain't slowing down tonight
Highway vagabonds, living like hippies
Moving right along to the next big city
Highway vagabonds, living like hippies
Moving right along to the next big city
Okay, jump off the exit
Truck stop, rest stop, next stop Texas
Caravan like a wild west show
I don't care, man, as long as we go
My way, singing for your supper
Get off one and get on the other
Highway, vagabonds
Highway vagabonds
Highway vagabonds
Living like hippies (highway vagabonds)
Moving right along to the next big city
Living like hippies (highway vagabonds)
Moving right along to the next big city (highway vagabonds)
Living like highway vagabonds (highway vagabonds)
The song Highway Vagabond by Miranda Lambert is about the experience of being a wanderer, someone who travels without a fixed destination. The song describes the feeling of wanting to go somewhere where nobody knows, where nobody goes, and the excitement of the journey - following gold lines on the ground, northbound, southbound. Lambert sings about the joy of being a highway vagabond, living like hippies, and moving along to the next big city. The song references Willie Nelson’s On the Road Again, suggesting that this lifestyle isn’t new or unique, but rather something that has been done before and will continue to be done.
Lambert’s lyrics are autobiographical in nature, referencing her own childhood and upbringing. She sings about the fact that her father was a drifter and her mother died young, and she still doesn’t know where she comes from. Lambert describes herself as being both on the map and off the grid, roaming from town to town with her friends. The song captures the essence of what it’s like to be a wanderer, never staying in one place for too long and always moving towards the next destination.
Overall, Highway Vagabond is a song about the thrill of the journey rather than the destination. The lyrics convey the sense of freedom that comes with being a highway vagabond, living life on one’s own terms and enjoying the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna go somewhere where nobody knows
I want to go to a place where I can escape from all my problems and responsibilities.
I wanna know somewhere where nobody goes
I desire to explore a place where no one has been to before and experience its unknown adventures.
Following gold lines on the ground, northbound, southbound
Navigating my way through the highways by following the gold lines on the road, heading either north or south.
There's something 'bout the way I feel when the wheels go round and round and round
The feeling of freedom that I experience when I am on the road, driving around and exploring new places.
Highway vagabonds, living like hippies
Living a nomadic lifestyle on the road, away from the conventional life of society, just like the hippies did.
Moving right along to the next big city
Continuing our journey to the next big city, never stopping in one place for too long.
Okay, jump off the exit
Deciding to take a break and exit the highway for a moment.
Truck stop, rest stop, next stop Texas
Stopping for food and rest at a truck stop or rest stop, until we reach Texas for our next adventure.
Caravan like a wild west show
Traveling with a group of individuals just like a wild west show or circus caravan, always on the move.
I don't care, man, as long as we go
I don't have a specific destination in mind, as long as we keep traveling and experiencing new things.
My way
Doing things according to my own terms, without any restrictions or boundaries set by others.
Get off one and get on the other
Exiting one highway and immediately getting on another, not wasting any time in between.
Highway, vagabonds
Being a traveler of the highways, living a free-spirited life on the road.
Daddy was a drifter, mama died young
My father was a wanderer who never settled in one place, and my mother died at a young age.
I still don't know where I come from
Even after all these years, I still don't know where my roots lie or where I belong.
On the map and off the grid
Traveling on the highways and exploring offbeat paths, away from the mainstream and the expected.
With all my friends
Traveling with a group of like-minded individuals, who share the same love for adventure and freedom.
Roaming town and town like Willie did when he was a kid
Traveling from one town to another, just like Willie Nelson did in his childhood days.
On the road again
Going back on the road, after a brief stop, in search of new experiences and adventures.
But if we ain't broke down then we ain't doing something right
If we don't experience any setbacks on our journey, then we are not living life to its fullest potential.
But if we ain't broke down then we ain't slowing down tonight
If we don't encounter any issues, we won't be stopping for the night, instead, we'll keep moving forward.
Living like highway vagabonds
Living a life like vagabonds, wandering on the highways and seeking new adventures.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LUKE DICK, NATALIE HEMBY, SHANE MCANALLY
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