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.
We Should Be Friends
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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If your heart's as empty as your diesel tank
If all your white t-shirts have stains
If you've got some guts and got some ink, well then
We should be friends
If you borrow dresses like you borrow time
If you dream all day and drink all night
Over men and momma's and Miller Lite, well then
We should be friends
I don't know you well but I know that look
And I can judge the cover 'cause I read the book
On losing sleep and gaining weight
On pain and shame and crazy trains
If you paint your nails while you cut your loss
If you like acting like you're the boss
If everything your daddy says
Is something you can put stock in, well then
We should be friends (come on!)
I don't know you well but I know that look
And I can judge the cover 'cause I wrote the book
On losing sleep and gaining weight
On pain and shame and crazy trains
One, two, three
If you use alcohol as a sedative
And bless your heart as a negative
If you ride your white horse like the wind
If what you see is what you get, well then
Oh, we should be friends
Alright
Wohoo
Wohoo
Wohoo
Well then
Oh, we should be friends
Wohoo
Wohoo
Wohoo
Wohoo
Well then
Oh, we can be friends
In Miranda Lambert's song "We Should Be Friends," she sings about the qualities that make someone interesting and worthy of being her friend. She notes that if your mind is cluttered like your kitchen sink, your heart is empty like your diesel tank, or your white t-shirts have stains, then she could be friends with you. She also mentions that if you have guts and ink or if you're looking for love but willing to fight, then you two could be friends. Lambert acknowledges that she doesn't know the person well, but she can tell a lot about them from their looks and behavior. She relates to the struggles of losing sleep and gaining weight and dealing with pain and shame. Lambert adds that if you use alcohol as a sedative, bless your heart as a negative, or ride your white horse like the wind, then you two should be friends.
Line by Line Meaning
If your mind's as cluttered as your kitchen sink
If you're feeling overwhelmed and disorganized
If your heart's as empty as your diesel tank
If you're feeling emotionally depleted
If all your white t-shirts have stains
If you're not terribly concerned with keeping up appearances
If you've got some guts and got some ink, well then
We should be friends
If you're bold and expressive, we'd get along
If you borrow dresses like you borrow time
If you're used to being transient and not owning much
If you dream all day and drink all night
If you're more interested in fun than in getting things done
If you're looking for love but willing to fight
Over men and momma's and Miller Lite, well then
We should be friends
If you're passionate about love and your preferred brand of alcohol, we'd likely have some shared experiences
I don't know you well but I know that look
And I can judge the cover 'cause I read the book
On losing sleep and gaining weight
On pain and shame and crazy trains
I might not know your personal story, but I can empathize with the struggles that you've likely experienced
If you paint your nails while you cut your loss
If you're able to find some joy or diversion, even when things don't go well
If you like acting like you're the boss
If you've got a little bit of a power trip or enjoy calling the shots
If everything your daddy says
Is something you can put stock in, well then
We should be friends (come on!)
If you're close with your father and respect his opinion, we might have something in common
If you use alcohol as a sedative
And bless your heart as a negative
If you sometimes rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms and have a bit of a pessimistic outlook
If you ride your white horse like the wind
If what you see is what you get, well then
Oh, we should be friends
If you're spontaneous and adventurous and don't pretend to be anything you're not, we might get along just fine
Alright
Wohoo
Wohoo
Wohoo
Well then
Oh, we should be friends
Wohoo
Wohoo
Wohoo
Wohoo
Well then
Oh, we can be friends
Let's be friends!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brittney VerBerkmoes
Okay, everyone who loves this song, we should be friends 😊!
its me yall
My science teacher went to school with miranda
DR Maria Kate McLain
🙏🎵🎶❤️🌍
Awesome Austin
Thank You God for putting Miranda Lambert on this earth at the same time I'm here !!!
Richard Bates
Amen 🙏
The Family Squad
Yep she is my favorite country singer
Jim Dahlstrom
@Brown_and_Curly_ NE_Girly not really, but that’s good. Love her too.
James Dunn
I am sure she appreciates your fanship.
jennifer katlin
I love you Miranda! Every song you put out is gold. 😊
cg505able
She nailed this !!!!!