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.
Mama I'm Alright
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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On a sleepy little Texas town
Population plus one, minus one
A new grandma rocks my sister's kid
Just like 20 years ago she did
The same thing in that same chair
She said this ones born to run
Find her, Jesus, keep her well
Help her do more right than wrong, at the end of the day
I've got five good years and a tank of gas
50 watts and Johnny Cash
A guitar and a broken heart
Just full of things to say
You taught me how to stand those tests and trials
But you can't see a desert sunset in the bible
She loves me more than anything
And she wants the world for me
Her west dropped off in El Paso
And her north in Abilene
Mama I'm okay out here
I've seen how hard the world can be
My step is sure and I know my name
I'm strong just like you prayed I'd be
I'm strong just like you prayed I'd be
If I had done what you and daddy'd done
I would have never lost and never won
Or gotten myself kicked when I was down
I would not know how to travel well
A hundred bucks and cheap motels
I would not know how to fight for my own
Heart next time around
Don't you cry another night about me
In this city I've got angels all around me
She loves me more than anything
And she wants the world for me
Her west dropped off in El Paso
And her north in Abilene
Mama I'm okay out here
I've seen how hard the world can be
My step is sure and I know my name
I'm strong just like you prayed I'd be
I'm strong just like you prayed I'd be
If I had done what you and daddy'd done
I would have never lost and never won
Or gotten myself kicked when I was down
I would not know how to travel well
A hundred bucks and cheap motels
I would not know how to fight for my own
Heart next time around
The song "Mama I'm Alright" by Miranda Lambert is a heartwarming message from a daughter to her mother as she sets out on her own in the world. The song paints a vivid picture of a small Texas town where life moves slowly and the people are simple. The singer reassures her mother that despite the challenges she may face, she is strong and capable of making her way in the world. The imagery of a grandmother holding a newborn baby and saying, "This one's born to run" emphasizes the themes of family ties and the importance of embracing life's challenges.
The singer expresses gratitude for the lessons her mother has taught her and acknowledges the struggles that she may face in the future. The line "You taught me how to stand those tests and trials, but you can't see a desert sunset in the bible" highlights the contrast between the sheltered life her mother has led and the experiences the singer is seeking. Despite the different paths they have chosen, the singer assures her mother that she loves her and that she will always cherish the lessons she has learned from her.
Overall, "Mama I'm Alright" is a tender and heartfelt tribute to the love and support of family, even when they are miles apart. Through her lyrics, Miranda Lambert captures the complex emotions of a young woman setting out on her own while still acknowledging the roots that keep her grounded.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun just got through going down
The sun recently set on a small town in Texas.
On a sleepy little Texas town
The town is small and not very active.
Population plus one, minus one
It's a quiet town with very few people, but with a new addition and a recent loss.
A new grandma rocks my sister's kid
The grandmother of the artist's sister is taking care of a newborn baby by rocking him/her.
Just like 20 years ago she did
The grandmother has been around for awhile and has already taken care of a baby in that same chair.
The same thing in that same chair
The singer's sister's baby is being taken care of just as another baby was many years ago in that same chair.
She said this ones born to run
The grandmother thinks that the newborn baby will be adventurous and will be always on the move.
Everyday at noon like a chapel bell
Everyday around noon time, the artist prays like a church bell rings at noon.
Find her, Jesus, keep her well
The artist is praying to Jesus to protect her and keep her safe.
Help her do more right than wrong, at the end of the day
The artist is asking for Jesus' guidance to make the right choices in life and do more good than wrong.
I've got five good years and a tank of gas
The singer has five good years left and enough gas in the tank to go places and explore the world.
50 watts and Johnny Cash
The artist has a guitar with a 50-watt amplifier and is inspired by the music of Johnny Cash.
A guitar and a broken heart
The singer is playing guitar and has a broken heart from past experiences.
Just full of things to say
The singer has a lot of things to express through music and writing.
You taught me how to stand those tests and trials
The singer has learned from her mother how to face and overcome difficult times.
But you can't see a desert sunset in the bible
The artist is saying that some things have to be experienced first-hand and cannot be learned from a book.
She loves me more than anything
The mother loves her daughter more than anything in the world.
And she wants the world for me
The mother wants her daughter to experience everything that life has to offer.
Her west dropped off in El Paso
The mother's limits are in El Paso, which means she has a wide range of freedom.
And her north in Abilene
The mother's limits are in Abilene, she has a lot of free space.
Mama I'm okay out here
The artist is checking in with her mother to let her know she's doing alright.
I've seen how hard the world can be
The artist has seen how difficult life can be, but has learned to overcome challenges.
My step is sure and I know my name
The singer is confident in her abilities and has a clear sense of self-identity.
I'm strong just like you prayed I'd be
The artist has become a strong woman thanks to her mother's prayers and guidance.
If I had done what you and daddy'd done
If the singer had followed her parents' path, she wouldn't have experienced the world and grown as a person.
I would have never lost and never won
If the singer took the easy path, she wouldn't have experienced failure or success.
Or gotten myself kicked when I was down
If the singer followed the safe path, she wouldn't have learned how to get back up again after falling down.
I would not know how to travel well
If the artist took the safe path, she wouldn't have learned how to travel well.
A hundred bucks and cheap motels
The artist has learned how to travel with limited funds and stay at affordable motels.
I would not know how to fight for my own
If the singer took the easy path, she wouldn't have learned how to fight for herself.
Heart next time around
The singer learned from her past heartbreaks and will fight for herself in future relationships.
Don't you cry another night about me
The artist is reassuring her mother not to worry about her.
In this city I've got angels all around me
The artist has good people around her wherever she goes.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT, TRAVIS HOWARD
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