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.
Nobody's Fool
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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And I'll find my place at the bar
One more down, so I buy one more round
And I'll try to drown out my heart
He'll walk in and make every head turn
And he'll always be dressed to kill
Day I left is my only regret
All my friends'll say, "Hey don't you know him?"
And I'll try to play it off cool
When they ask I'll just say, "He's nobody"
And me well I'm nobody's fool
Won't take long and he'll find him someone
And then pull them out for a dance
Every no tells me that's all she wrote
And reminds me how I missed my chance
When he's done he'll have a little more fun
And he'll let her act like she's smooth
As they walk out, while I'm learning about
What it is to have nothing to lose
And all my friends will say, "Hey don't you know him?"
And I'll try to play it off cool
When they ask I'll just say, "He's nobody"
And me well I'm nobody's fool
And all my friends will say, "Hey don't you know him?"
And I'll try to play it off cool
When they ask I'll just say, "He's nobody"
And me well I'm nobody's fool
Oh and me I am nobody's fool
In Miranda Lambert's song "Nobody's Fool", the lyrics describe the singer's experience of going to the bar night after night, trying to drown out her heartache with alcohol. She describes a man who walks in and catches everyone's attention, always dressed to impress. She regrets leaving him and watching him move on with other women. She sees him dancing with others and pretending that it doesn't bother her, but as she sees him leaving with someone else, she acknowledges that she is nobody's fool.
The song speaks to the universal feeling of heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The singer admits to trying to bury her emotions with alcohol, but ultimately she knows that she cannot fool herself or anyone else into thinking that she is okay. She accepts that she made a mistake in leaving the man she loves and regrets seeing him move on with other women, but she also recognizes that she cannot continue to deceive herself.
The lyrics are straightforward and honest, portraying the singer's vulnerability and her desire to be honest with herself and her friends. The simple melody is effective in emphasizing the emotional weight of the lyrics. The song is a relatable and poignant reflection on heartbreak and the struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
One more night with the same neon lights
I will spend one more night drinking at the bar with the same bright lights.
And I'll find my place at the bar
I'll sit in my usual spot at the bar.
One more down, so I buy one more round
I'll have another drink, and then I'll buy another round for the others around me.
And I'll try to drown out my heart
I'll try to forget my feelings and numb my emotions with alcohol.
He'll walk in and make every head turn
When he enters, everyone will take notice of him.
And he'll always be dressed to kill
He'll always dress impressively and stylishly.
Day I left is my only regret
Leaving him is the only thing I regret.
And now it's become his biggest thrill
But now, it seems like it excites him the most.
All my friends'll say, "Hey don't you know him?"
My friends will ask if I know him.
And I'll try to play it off cool
I'll try to act nonchalant and unconcerned.
When they ask I'll just say, "He's nobody"
When they inquire, I will reply that he is not important.
And me well I'm nobody's fool
But I'm not gullible or easily fooled.
Won't take long and he'll find him someone
He won't take long to find another partner.
And then pull them out for a dance
He'll invite them to dance with him.
Every no tells me that's all she wrote
Each rejection reminds me that my chances have run out.
And reminds me how I missed my chance
And makes me realize that I missed my opportunity with him.
When he's done he'll have a little more fun
When he's finished dancing with them, he'll have more enjoyment.
And he'll let her act like she's smooth
He'll allow her to think that she's got his heart.
As they walk out, while I'm learning about
They will leave as I'm still figuring out...
What it is to have nothing to lose
...what it truly means to have nothing to lose.
Oh and me I am nobody's fool
Nevertheless, I am still not naïve.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS STAPLETON
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