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.
Safe
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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You move with every step I take
You walk in front of me to make sure
That I don't fall and break
My old heart, 'cause with you I could never
Just like the leather on my saddle
We get prettier with time
Together in the weather, shiny on the other side
Polished and changed for the better
With you I'm safe
With you I'm safe
I'll follow you just like a shadow only closer in
If you get tired and bound
I'll find a way to free your hand
I'll wash them clean of everything but me
Sometimes you might get thirsty, so I'll catch the rain
Just like the ice in your glass I'll rattle when you need a drink
You'll never run dry of love or anything
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you safe
I keep a locket on my neck that holds your face
I'll spend forever making sure I can erase
Every tear you ever thought about crying
You make me feel like I'm the only girl in the whole wide world
I wanna hold you like a handful of diamonds and pearls
That I'd guard with my life or die tryin'
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you safe
The song "Safe" by Miranda Lambert is a declaration of love that is encompassing, protecting, and nurturing all at the same time. Right from the start, the singer uses the comparison of her lover to the fringe on her boots - subtle, yet ever-present. It is a feeling that the partner is the wind in her sails; however, he walks in front of her, guiding her on the right path, which is a metaphor of how the partner leads the singer through their relationship.
Continuing the metaphorical approach, the singer compares her relationship with her lover to the leather on her saddle, which gets prettier with time. Similarly, the shine on the relevant relationship remains perpetual and gets better with the passing of the years. The relationship is polished and changed just like the better side of being together in the weather. The line, "With you, I'm safe," repeats throughout the song, reinforcing the notion that the singer feels secure and protected because of their relationship.
The chorus has a sense of surrendering oneself completely to the partner. The singer promises to follow his every step, closer than a shadow, and be there for him in every possible way. The line "I'll keep you safe" is repeated and is a promise that the singer will do everything in her power to make sure that her partner is always safe, at all times. The song portrays that the relationship is about making everything right in the world, drying tears and giving love unconditionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Just like the fringe on my boots
Just like the fringe on my boots moves with every step I take, you move with me wherever I go.
You walk in front of me to make sure
You lead the way and make sure that I don't fall and get hurt.
That I don't fall and break
You prevent my old and fragile heart from breaking by always being there for me.
Just like the leather on my saddle
Just like the leather on my saddle, our relationship gets better and more beautiful with time.
Together in the weather, shiny on the other side
We stick together through rough times, and as a result, we become better and more radiant people.
Polished and changed for the better
We have been refined and improved by the challenges we have faced together.
With you I'm safe
I feel protected and secure when I'm with you.
I'll follow you just like a shadow only closer in
I'll follow you closely and support you no matter where you go or what you need.
If you get tired and bound
If you become exhausted or restrained, I'll find a way to free you and give you strength.
I'll find a way to free your hand
I'll help you escape whatever is holding you back and give you the freedom to pursue your dreams.
Sometimes you might get thirsty, so I'll catch the rain
Whenever you need something, I'll be there to provide for you, even if it's something as unpredictable as the rain.
Just like the ice in your glass I'll rattle when you need a drink
When you need me, I'll make your presence known and be ready to comfort you.
You'll never run dry of love or anything
I'll always provide you with an unending source of love and support.
I'll keep you safe
I'll protect you from harm and help you feel secure in our relationship.
I keep a locket on my neck that holds your face
I keep your image close to my heart, and always cherish the moments we've shared together.
I'll spend forever making sure I can erase
I'll do everything in my power to ensure that you never feel pain or sadness.
Every tear you ever thought about crying
I'll work hard to prevent any tear from falling from your eyes.
You make me feel like I'm the only girl in the whole wide world
You make me feel special and loved, and I treasure you in every way possible.
I wanna hold you like a handful of diamonds and pearls
I want to cherish and protect you like the precious gem that you are.
That I'd guard with my life or die tryin'
I'll do whatever it takes, even if it means risking my own life, to keep you safe and protected.
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you safe, no matter what life throws our way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Francine Vicki Golde, Dennis Lambert
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