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.
What in the World
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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I've already tried to shake your memory
I don't know why it is I can't get over you
cus' honey you ain't worth this pain I'm going through
you told me that your love would heal my broken heart
so I let you in my world and you tore it all apart
what in the world is happening to me
I dont know why it is I cant get over you
cus' honey you ain't worth this pain I'm going through
I should have known you weren't the kind to ever settle down
always leaving me alone while you did your runnin 'round
oh tell me what in the world did you do to me
I'm sick and tired of trying to shake your memory
I don't know why it is I can't get over you
cus' honey you aint worth this pain I'm going through
The song "What in the World" by Miranda Lambert talks about heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on from a failed relationship. In the song, the singer is struggling with the memory of her former lover and the pain that their relationship caused her. She questions why she can't seem to forget about them, even though she knows they were not worth the heartache.
The lyrics suggest that the singer was initially hopeful about the relationship, but eventually realized that her partner was not capable of giving her what she needed. They promised to heal her broken heart but instead, they caused more pain and damage. The singer is angry at herself for letting this person into her life and for not seeing through their false promises.
The song captures the feelings of betrayal and frustration when a relationship doesn't work out, and the difficulty of moving on when all you want is to forget.
Line by Line Meaning
what in the world is happening to me
The singer is confused about the situation they find themselves in.
I've already tried to shake your memory
The singer has attempted to forget the person causing them pain.
I don't know why it is I can't get over you
The singer is frustrated with their inability to move on from the person causing them pain.
cus' honey you ain't worth this pain I'm going through
Despite the pain they are experiencing, the artist realizes that the person causing it is not worth it.
you told me that your love would heal my broken heart
The person causing the artist pain promised to fix their broken heart with their love.
so I let you in my world and you tore it all apart
Despite the promise, the person ended up causing even more hurt to the singer.
I should have known you weren't the kind to ever settle down
The singer realizes that they made a mistake in trusting the person causing them pain, as their behavior indicated an inability to commit.
always leaving me alone while you did your runnin 'round
The person caused the artist hurt by engaging in infidelity and neglecting their relationship.
oh tell me what in the world did you do to me
The artist is asking for an explanation for the pain they are experiencing.
I'm sick and tired of trying to shake your memory
The artist has grown exhausted with their attempts to forget the person causing them pain.
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
just sayin'
This artist can rock out with the best of em', and do country like no one else.
Irene Kaufer
She has come a long way since this album and just gotten better every yr shesa awesome artist and person!
Jayee Smith
I guess this song is about what she really went through in 2015 God Bless Her
W. David Ferrell
Wow!!!! COUNTRY!!!
What happened to her??
Michael Bodell
I agree this is real country music if you compare this to her other stuff she has admitted that some of her stuff is country and some of her stuff as a rock sound because she loves rock music also but that doesn't mean that she quit making country music because even on her new CDs you can hear traditional country sounds and many other songs it's a mix between a rock and country I'm just glad it's not bubblegummy I actually do not mind Rock music I like rock music myself but country music will always be in my heart it's my favorite genre of music because of the storytelling
Jo fisher
+W. David Ferrell She became even better that's why she's 6 x Female Vocalist for both CMA and ACM
David Frischknecht
+W. David Ferrell The Nashville music machine happened to her.
Benjamin Begovic
In 1:24 she said "Ms. Honey" from Matilda.