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.
Texas as Hell
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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mean 'n ornery
I don't need no loud mouth
comin' on to me
my temper gets hotter than red white and blue blazes
you know dog-gone well everybody can tell I'm Texas as hell
well I know I haven't been around a long time
those worn out love lines
if you ain't redneck
dont waste your time
because right now I'm in a lonestar state of mind
and I'm Texas as hell
mean 'n ornery
I don't need no loud mouth
comin on to me
my temper gets hotter than red white and blue blazes
you know dog-gone well everybody can tell
I'm Texas as hell
well I guess you think that I'll be persuaded
but how many times do I have to say this
don't mess with me boy
for heaven's sake
didnt anybody tell you messin with Texas was a big mistake
cus' I'm Texas as hell
I'm mean 'n ornery
I don't need no loud mouth comin on to me
my temper gets hotter than red white and blue blazes
you know dog-gone well everybody can tell
I'm Texas as hell
you know dog-gone well everybody can tell I'm Texas as hell
The lyrics to Miranda Lambert's song "Texas as Hell" are a bold declaration of hometown pride and resilience, delivered with a twangy, confident edge. The chorus, "I'm Texas as hell, mean 'n ornery, I don't need no loud mouth comin' on to me, my temper gets hotter than red white and blue blazes," is an unapologetic assertion of the singer's tough persona and unwavering independence. This phrase is repeated with slight variations throughout the song, building to a defiant climax that announces to the world that she is Texas through and through.
In the verses, Lambert paints a picture of herself as a no-nonsense, self-assured Texan who has little patience for foolishness: "if you ain't redneck, don't waste your time...didn't anybody tell you messing with Texas was a big mistake?" The verses also hint at her romantic frustrations, as she proclaims that lovey-dovey lines won't work on her and that she's currently in a "lonestar state of mind." Overall, the song feels like a celebration of tough Texas culture and the strong-willed individuals who embody it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Texas as hell
I embrace my Texan identity with pride and confidence
mean 'n ornery
I am tough and stubborn
I don't need no loud mouth comin' on to me
I don't appreciate people who are overly confident or aggressive
my temper gets hotter than red white and blue blazes
I have a quick temper that can be sparked by anything (symbolic of the Texas flag)
you know dog-gone well everybody can tell I'm Texas as hell
My Texan identity is obvious to everyone who interacts with me
well I know I haven't been around a long time
I am aware that I am still relatively young or inexperienced
but I've heard my share of those worn-out love lines
I have been subjected to cliche or insincere romantic gestures before
if you ain't redneck don't waste your time
If you don't share my Texan values and culture, I'm not interested in you
because right now I'm in a lonestar state of mind
I am currently focused on my Texas roots and experiences
well I guess you think that I'll be persuaded
I assume that you think you can change my mind or win me over
but how many times do I have to say this
I have already been clear about my beliefs and preferences
don't mess with me boy for heaven's sake
I am warning you against testing my patience or boundaries
didn't anybody tell you messin' with Texas was a big mistake
There are consequences for underestimating or disrespecting Texans
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.