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.
Well-Rested
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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For me, I'm not ready
Like a caged bird barely set free
Forgive me, I'm finding my wings
While my body is present
My heart is absent
In my mind is racing
It's your tail you're chasing
It's your past I'm erasing
And your heart can't be tested
When it ain't well-rested
My gears are grinding
I'm leaving, you're arriving
It's a matter of timing
I guess loving ain't surviving
It's your tail that you're chasing
It's your past I'm erasing
And your heart can't be tested
When it ain't well-rested
It's your tail that you're chasing
It's your past I'm erasing
And your heart can't be tested
When it ain't well-rested
Don't waste your investment
If your heart ain't well-rested
My heart ain't well-rested
In Miranda Lambert's song "Well-Rested," the lyrics convey a sense of emotional exhaustion and a longing for freedom. The opening lines, "Well, this moment is heavy, For me, I'm not ready," express a feeling of being overwhelmed and unprepared for what lies ahead. The comparison to a caged bird barely set free suggests a desire for liberation from the constraints of a relationship or situation.
The following lines, "While my body is present, My heart is absent," highlight a disconnect between physical presence and emotional engagement. The mind racing and feet pacing signify restlessness and a sense of being trapped in a cycle. The repeated phrases, "It's your tail you're chasing, It's your past I'm erasing," indicate a desire to break free from someone's constant pursuit and the need to move on from a painful past.
The lines, "And your heart can't be tested when it ain't well-rested," suggest that a genuine assessment of someone's feelings can only occur when they are emotionally stable and at peace. The chorus emphasizes this point, that loving and surviving are interconnected but require inner tranquility. The closing line, "My heart ain't well-rested," serves as a final realization that the singer's own heart is not at peace and perhaps needs time to heal and find clarity.
Overall, "Well-Rested" is a poignant expression of emotional weariness, the yearning for freedom, and the importance of finding inner peace before engaging in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, this moment is heavy
This current situation or encounter carries a significant emotional weight
For me, I'm not ready
I am not emotionally prepared or equipped to handle it
Like a caged bird barely set free
Feeling liberated but still adjusting to newfound freedom
Forgive me, I'm finding my wings
Please understand and excuse my exploration and self-discovery
While my body is present
Although physically here
My heart is absent
My emotions are distant or disconnected
In my mind is racing
My thoughts are overwhelmed and speeding
My feet are pacing
I am restless and constantly moving
It's your tail you're chasing
You are pursuing something in your life that is elusive or unattainable
It's your past I'm erasing
I am actively removing traces of your former life or relationship
And your heart can't be tested
Your emotions cannot be examined or proven
When it ain't well-rested
When it is not at peace or emotionally stable
My gears are grinding
I am feeling overwhelmed or strained
I'm leaving, you're arriving
We are on different paths or at different stages of our lives
It's a matter of timing
The success of our relationship depends on perfect synchronization
I guess loving ain't surviving
Love alone is not enough to sustain a relationship
Don't waste your investment
Do not spend your time and effort in vain
If your heart ain't well-rested
If you are emotionally unstable or unsettled
My heart ain't well-rested
I am not emotionally at peace or harmonious
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT, AARON RAITIERE, ANDERSON EAST
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