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.
That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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She's a pretty nice lady but she's kinda confused
Got muscles in her head ain't never been used
Thinks she owns half of this town
Starts drinking heavy gets a big red nose
And she beats her old man with her pantyhose
And takes him out and buys him new clothes
That's the way that the world goes 'round
That's the way that the world goes 'round
One minute you're up and the next you're down
It's a half an inch of water and you think you're gonna drown
That's the way that the world goes 'round
Well I was sittin' in the tub just a countin' my toes
When the radiator broke and the water froze
Got stuck in the ice without any clothes
Naked as the eyes of a clown
I was crying ice cubes hoping that I'd croak
When the sun came through the window and the ice all broke
I said son of a gun man that's just a joke
And that's the way that the world goes 'round
That's the way that the world goes 'round
One minute you're up and the next you're down
Got a half an inch of water and you think you're gonna drown
That's the way that the world goes 'round
That's the way that the world goes 'round
One minute you're up and the next you're down
Got a half an inch of water and you think you're gonna drown
That's the way that the world goes 'round
That's the way that the world goes 'round
That's the way that the world goes 'round
The lyrics to Miranda Lambert's "That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round" reflect on the unpredictability of life and the fact that everything can change in the blink of an eye. The first verse tells the story of a woman who is struggling with her own inadequacies and takes it out on her partner. Despite her flaws, she is still a "pretty nice lady," and the song suggests that we should not judge people too harshly. Life can be tough, and we're all just doing our best to navigate it.
The second verse is a more humorous take on life's unpredictability. The singer recounts a ridiculous situation where they ended up naked in a frozen bathtub, but found a way to laugh it off. This verse highlights the fact that although life can be challenging, we should try to find the humor in it whenever possible.
The chorus repeats the central message of the song, that life is full of ups and downs, and it's important to keep this in perspective. A half an inch of water may seem like enough to drown in, but in the grand scheme of things, it's just a minor setback. The song encourages listeners to take life's challenges in stride and not to get too hung up on the lows because the highs will inevitably come.
Overall, "That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round" is a lighthearted yet insightful commentary on the unpredictability of life. It reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously and to find joy in the absurdity of everyday situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a gal got a lot to lose
I am familiar with a woman who has much at stake in her life
She's a pretty nice lady but she's kinda confused
Despite being an amicable person, she struggles with clarity
Got muscles in her head ain't never been used
Her mental capacity remains untapped
Thinks she owns half of this town
She has an inflated sense of power and entitlement in her community
Starts drinking heavy gets a big red nose
When she drinks excessively, her nose becomes red and her behavior changes
And she beats her old man with her pantyhose
She becomes violent and physically abuses her partner
And takes him out and buys him new clothes
Following her abusive behavior, she tries to make amends by purchasing new clothing for her partner
That's the way that the world goes 'round
This is just how life works sometimes
One minute you're up and the next you're down
Life can change rapidly and unexpectedly
It's a half an inch of water and you think you're gonna drown
Small problems can feel insurmountable and overwhelming
Well I was sittin' in the tub just a countin' my toes
I was relaxing in the bathtub, enjoying a moment of calm
When the radiator broke and the water froze
Suddenly, the radiator malfunctioned and turned the water cold
Got stuck in the ice without any clothes
I found myself trapped in the icy water, naked
Naked as the eyes of a clown
Completely exposed and vulnerable
I was crying ice cubes hoping that I'd croak
I was so miserable I wished for death
When the sun came through the window and the ice all broke
But suddenly, the sun shone through and the ice thawed
I said son of a gun man that's just a joke
I was surprised by the sudden shift in my situation and found it almost comical
That's the way that the world goes 'round
This is just how life works sometimes
That's the way that the world goes 'round
This is just how life works sometimes
That's the way that the world goes 'round
This is just how life works sometimes
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: John E Prine
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