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.
Video: Fastest Girl In Town
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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I got the gun
I got a hankerin'
For gettin' into somethin'
I hit the bottle
You hit the gas
I heard your '65
I'm feelin' frisky
You're feelin' good
I guess the whiskey
Is doin' what it should
I got the cigarettes
You got a lighter
And when the sun goes down
We'll start a little fire
Ain't no use in tryin'
To slow me down
'Cause you're runnin'
With the fastest girl in town
Ain't your baby
I like 'em crazy
My reputation
Follows me around
Just makes me wanna give 'em
More to talk about
Let's go to town
For a little while
I'll be wearing nothin'
But a tattoo and a smile
Ain't no use in tryin'
To slow me down
'Cause you're runnin'
With the fastest girl in town
Ain't your baby
You're kinda crazy
Come on!
I feel the blue lights
We better run
Throw out the bottle
And I'll have the gun
If he pulls us over
I'll turn on the charm
You'll be in the slammer
And I'll be on his arm
Ain't no use in tryin'
To slow me down
'Cause you're runnin'
With the fastest girl in town
Ain't your baby
Well I told ya I was crazy
No, I ain't nobody's baby
Huh!
He's got the bullets
He's got a gun
I got the hankerin'
For gettin' into somethin'
In “Fastest Girl in Town,” Miranda Lambert takes listeners on a high-speed ride with her and her partner. The song begins with Miranda describing a scene in which she and her partner are gearing up for an adventure, metaphorically comparing their journey to bullets and guns with the lines “you got the bullets, I got the gun.” Miranda seems restless, looking for some excitement and adventure, as she sings “I got a hankerin’ for getting into somethin’.” As the song progresses, Miranda portrays herself as a wild child with a reputation for causing trouble. She sings “my reputation follows me around, just makes me wanna give ‘em more to talk about,” indicating a devil-may-care attitude towards her image.
Despite her wild reputation, Miranda finds a kindred spirit in her partner, whom she likens to a “kinda crazy” compatriot. As they race around town, they seem to taunt the police with the lines “I feel the blue lights we better run, throw out the bottle and I’ll hand you the gun.” Despite the risks of such activities, Miranda seems fearless and confident. She closes the song with the memorable line “he’s got the bullets, he’s got the gun, I got the hankerin’ for gettin’ into somethin’,” a testament to her fiery spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
You got the bullets
You have the ammunition
I got the gun
I possess the firearm
I got a hankerin'
I have a strong desire
For gettin' into somethin'
To engage in mischief or excitement
I hit the bottle
I drink alcohol
You hit the gas
You drive the car
I heard your '65
I've heard your car
Could really haul some ass
Can travel very fast
I'm feelin' frisky
I'm feeling playful
You're feelin' good
You're feeling confident/comfortable
I guess the whiskey
The alcohol I drank
Is doin' what it should
Is having its intended effect
I got the cigarettes
I have cigarettes
You got a lighter
You have a lighter
And when the sun goes down
At nighttime
We'll start a little fire
We'll start a bonfire
Ain't no use in tryin'
There's no point in attempting
To slow me down
To restrain me
'Cause you're runnin'
Because you're taking part
With the fastest girl in town
Accompanying the most daring girl
Ain't your baby
I'm not your significant other
I like 'em crazy
I prefer those who are unconventional
My reputation
My well-known characteristics
Follows me around
Accompanies me often
Just makes me wanna give 'em
Motivates me to provide more
More to talk about
More to gossip about
Let's go to town
Let's go out
For a little while
For a short period of time
I'll be wearing nothin'
I'll be dressed scantily
But a tattoo and a smile
Only a tattoo and a grin
I feel the blue lights
I see the police lights
We better run
We should flee
Throw out the bottle
Get rid of the alcohol
And I'll have the gun
And I'll be armed
If he pulls us over
If the police stop us
I'll turn on the charm
I'll use my charm to get out of trouble
You'll be in the slammer
You'll be in jail
And I'll be on his arm
And I'll be flirting with the police officer
Well I told ya I was crazy
I warned you I was unpredictable
No, I ain't nobody's baby
No, I don't belong to anyone
He's got the bullets
He has the ammunition
He's got a gun
He possesses a firearm
I got the hankerin'
I have a strong desire
For gettin' into somethin'
To engage in mischief or excitement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, NETTWERK ONE MUSIC (CANADA)LTD
Written by: ANGALEENA PRESLEY, MIRANDA LAMBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dirtandweeds
She needs to make more music like this. It's badass.
@rodeogirl9474
yeahthey do
@user-su8ot9jl2q
She has way more.
@laurencash6839
Finally. A music video that actually makes sense and matches the meaning of the song.
@mercy2angl
I love that Danica joined in this collaboration!
@megzzz23
Me too!! They were a powerhouse in this video!!! Love you Miranda!!! ❤️ 😘
@lorenginez1339
Double trouble both awesome girls...
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@gabbytheartfriend
I would be okay with this being a movie. Anyone else?