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.
Use My Heart
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I can throw a dart but I can't make it stick
The thought of loving you just makes me sick
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I can write the line but I can't sing the song
The thought of loving you just makes me sick
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I won't throw a punch but I will turn my cheek
I don't go to church no more but that's what I believe
I don't give two shits no more or so I say
It wouldn't make a difference to you anyway
That thought of loving you just makes me sick
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
Use my heart
The lyrics to Miranda Lambert's song Use My Heart convey a sense of fear and hesitation towards love. The singer acknowledges that they have certain talents, such as throwing a line or writing a line, but when it comes to matters of the heart they are unable to follow through. The idea of loving someone makes them sick and they don't have the courage to use their heart. This highlights a sense of vulnerability and possibly past hurt that has caused the singer to hold back from allowing themselves to be open to love.
Additionally, the singer touches on their lack of interest in certain things, such as going to church, yet still holding true to what they believe in. This could suggest a sense of stubbornness or independence that is preventing them from fully embracing love. They also reference not wanting to engage in physical violence, indicating a sense of pacifism, but it's clear that when it comes to matters of the heart, this sense of restraint is holding them back rather than serving them well.
Line by Line Meaning
I can throw a line but I can't reel it in
I can make the first move, but I'm unable to follow through with it.
I can throw a dart but I can't make it stick
I can try my best, but sometimes my efforts fall short.
The thought of loving you just makes me sick
The idea of loving someone who doesn't reciprocate my feelings makes me physically ill.
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I'm too scared to put myself out there and be vulnerable in a relationship.
I can write the line but I can't sing the song
I can come up with the words, but I can't express them in the way I want to.
I can call my momma but I won't go home
I can reach out to someone for comfort, but I don't want to confront my problems head-on.
I won't throw a punch but I will turn my cheek
I won't resort to violence or aggression, but I'll still defend myself in a nonviolent way.
I don't go to church no more but that's what I believe
I may not practice my religion, but my beliefs and values still guide my actions and decisions.
I don't give two shits no more or so I say
I try to act like I don't care anymore, but deep down, it still hurts me.
It wouldn't make a difference to you anyway
Even if I did try to open up and be vulnerable, it wouldn't matter to the person who doesn't feel the same way about me.
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
Once again, I'm too scared to put myself out there and be vulnerable in a relationship.
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I'm too scared to put myself out there and be vulnerable in a relationship.
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I'm too scared to put myself out there and be vulnerable in a relationship.
I don't have the nerve to use my heart
I'm too scared to put myself out there and be vulnerable in a relationship.
Use my heart
The repeated line 'I don't have the nerve to use my heart' shows the singer's desire to be able to open up and use their heart in a relationship, despite their fear.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT, ASHLEY MONROE, WAYLON PAYNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind