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.
Tin Man
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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You don't know how lucky you are
You shouldn't spend your whole life wishin'
For something bound to fall apart
Every time you're feeling empty
Better thank your lucky stars
If you ever felt one breaking
You'd never want a heart
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Hey there, Mr. Tin Man
You don't know how lucky you are
I've been on the road that you're on
It didn't get me very far
You ain't missing nothing
'Cause love is so damn hard
Take it from me, darling
You don't want a heart
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Hey there, Mr. Tin Man
I'm glad we talked this out
You can take mine if you want it
It's in pieces now
By the way there, Mr. Tin Man
If you don't mind the scars
You give me your armor
And you can have my heart
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The song "Tin Man," by Miranda Lambert, is a powerful and insightful ballad about the broken hearted. The lyrics address an imaginary character named Mr. Tin Man, who is portrayed as a heartless man who marvels at the lucky state he is in. Lambert immediately turns this view upside down, pointing out how these qualities actually make him more fortunate than those who are vulnerable and experience heartbreak. Every time Tin Man feels empty, he should be grateful that he doesn't have a heart to break like the rest.
Lambert continues to sing, expressing her own experience of walking down the path Tin Man has already walked on. She warns him that he is not missing out on anything since love is extremely tough. Lambert weaves the plot further by offering her own heart to the Tin Man, even though it is shattered into pieces. She tells Tin Man that he can give her his armor in return, and then she'll be the one wearing the tin. This powerful song ends on a note of hope, with Lambert encouraging Tin Man to take a chance on love, despite the potential heartbreak that may ensue.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there, Mr. Tin Man
Addressing the person who has a heart made of tin.
You don't know how lucky you are
You are fortunate not to have a heart.
You shouldn't spend your whole life wishin'
It is worthless to wish for what's bound to fall apart.
For something bound to fall apart
Having a heart is temporary, it won't last forever.
Every time you're feeling empty
Emotions of loneliness and sadness do not exist for those who lack a heart.
Better thank your lucky stars
You should be grateful for not having to experience heartbreak.
If you ever felt one breaking
Those who have experienced heartbreak know how it feels and how painful it is.
You'd never want a heart
It is better not to have a heart than to have one and eventually experience the pain of heartbreak.
I've been on the road that you're on
The artist has experienced heartbreak and knows what it's like to have a heart.
It didn't get me very far
Having a heart did not bring success or happiness in the artist's life.
You ain't missing nothing
There is nothing to gain from having a heart.
'Cause love is so damn hard
Love is difficult and brings pain, making it not worth the trouble for some people.
Take it from me, darling
The singer is trying to convince Mr. Tin Man that not having a heart is better.
You don't want a heart
It is better not to have a heart than to experience the pain of heartbreak.
I'm glad we talked this out
The singer is happy to have reached an understanding with Mr. Tin Man.
You can take mine if you want it
The artist is willing to give Mr. Tin Man her heart.
It's in pieces now
The artist's heart is broken.
By the way there, Mr. Tin Man
The singer is addressing Mr. Tin Man again.
If you don't mind the scars
If Mr. Tin Man is okay with the singer's scars from heartbreak, he can have her heart.
You give me your armor
The artist wants Mr. Tin Man's protective shell made of tin.
And you can have my heart
The artist is willing to give her heart to Mr. Tin Man in exchange for his tin armor.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@anitatatum9627
I have never been a fan of Miranda—until I heard her sing this song live at the awards in front of all her peers! Wow! You can hear the raw emotion and feel her heartache. If you have ever had your heart broken, you can relate to this song. The struggle is real. From one broken-hearted woman to another: this song says it all. Thank you.
@vonmillanich3
I don't understand why this woman doesn't get more credit than she does in the country music world
@bobbierichardson4366
tgjguitar you must not have actually listened to gun powder and lead... Either that or you think it's ok to beat a women and get away with it, as in the song the said guy made bail after beating a women so she took the law into her own hands. Your response was ignorant and disrespectful but then again it's obvious you don't have respect for any women.
@dustinjohnstin2141
MEANMOJO the reason I feel she dose not get the credit dew to her is because she writes and sings the straight up truth and a lot of people can't handle the bold truth
@nanc2217
You're kidding, right? List of awards and nominations received by Miranda Lambert. Miranda Lambert has won the following awards, two Grammy Awards, twenty three Academy of Country Music Awards, five American Country Awards, seven CMT Music Awards, thirteen Country Music Association Awards and other awards and nominations.
@lisagriffin2239
She's Simply Amazing
@joanfroggy00
She actually does shes won more awards than any other country music artist
@cameronwilliams7330
Only Miranda can send chills up your spine when she sings
@shawnmeadors7541
Uoyo
@coryschritter5944
I know it's a sad song, but... What a angelic voice.