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.
Settling Down
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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Should I look for rainbows or wait for the rain?
Is happiness on the highway? Or is it parked in the driveway?
Should I lean on you, babe? Or should you lean on me?
Am I looking for comfort? Am I looking for an escape?
Am I looking for you? Am I looking the other way?
Caravan and an empty kitchen
Bare feet on the tile with my head up in the clouds
One heart goin' both directions
One love and a couple of questions
Am I settlin' up or settlin' down?
Am I settlin' up or settlin' down?
I could plant a pretty garden, just send myself flowers
Be a jet-set Friday or a Sunday hometown girl
I could stay a little lonely or let you get to know me
Yeah, I could love a picket fence if it wrapped around the world
I'm a wild child and a homing pigeon
Caravan and an empty kitchen
Bare feet on the tile with my head up in the clouds
I'm one heart goin' both directions
One love and a couple of questions
Am I settlin' up or settlin' down?
Am I looking for comfort? Am I looking for an escape?
Am I looking for you? Am I looking the other way?
I'm a wild child and a homing pigeon
A caravan and an empty kitchen
Bare feet on the tile with my head up in the clouds
One heart goin' both directions
One love and a couple of questions
Am I settlin' up or settlin' down?
Am I settlin' up or settlin' down?
Miranda Lambert's Settling Down tackles the dilemma of choosing between two different lives - a life of stability and a life of adventure. The song is filled with rhetorical questions, as Lambert tries to figure out what she really wants out of life - "Should I give up sunsets for marigold mornings?" or "Am I looking for comfort? Am I looking for an escape?" The song captures the feeling of being at a crossroads in life, with no clear path forward.
The imagery used in the lyrics is evocative and powerful. Lambert portrays herself as both a wild child and a homing pigeon, someone who is equally at home on the road and in a stable relationship. She paints a vivid picture of her life, with "bare feet on the tile with my head up in the clouds", and talks about the pros and cons of different lifestyles, from "a jet-set Friday" to "a Sunday hometown girl".
Ultimately, the song is about finding balance and figuring out what works best for you. It's about realizing that there are different paths to happiness and that it's okay to take your time and figure out what you really want in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Should I give up sunsets for marigold mornings?
Should I sacrifice what I currently have for something new and unknown?
Should I look for rainbows or wait for the rain?
Should I search for good things or wait for them to come to me?
Is happiness on the highway? Or it is parked in the driveway?
Can I find happiness while traveling, or is it more likely to be found at home?
Should I lean on you, babe? Or should you lean on me?
Should we rely on each other equally to make our relationship work?
Am I looking for comfort? Am I looking for an escape?
Am I seeking comfort or trying to escape from something?
Am I looking for you? Am I looking the other way?
Am I focused on finding you, or am I missing you entirely while looking elsewhere?
I'm a wild child and a homing pigeon
I am adventurous but also crave a sense of home and belonging.
Caravan and an empty kitchen
I am always on the move yet remain alone, without a real sense of home.
Bare feet on the tile with my head up in the clouds
I am grounded yet also have my head in the clouds, dreaming of what's next.
I'm one heart goin' both directions
I am torn between two different paths or relationships.
One love and a couple of questions
I love someone, but still have some doubts or uncertainties about our relationship.
Am I settlin' up or settlin' down?
Am I choosing to pursue something new and potentially difficult, or settling for something familiar and comfortable?
I could plant a pretty garden, just send myself flowers
I have the ability to create beauty and happiness for myself, without the need for outside validation or assistance.
Be a jet-set Friday or a Sunday hometown girl
I can live a life of adventure and excitement, or choose to stay close to home and live a simpler, quieter life.
I could stay a little lonely or let you get to know me
I can choose to remain isolated and independent, or open myself up to a deeper connection with someone else.
Yeah, I could love a picket fence if it wrapped around the world
I could find happiness and contentment in a traditional, settled lifestyle - as long as it still offered some sense of adventure and exploration.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Natalie Nicole Hemby
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@alexgervacio73
Your songs have helped me pull through sadness. Thank You for writing what we’re all thinking and feeling sometimes. I’m so happy for you and I always turn up “Kerosene”. 🤍
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