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.
White Trash
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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A little 401K
Traded in my trailer park
For a baby hood with a gate
We finally got a castle
Last one on the right, you can't miss it
Upgraded from the barbed wire
Now I got a nice picket
But some things never change
I can't hide it in a closet
I can't stuff it in a trunk
I always know there's treasure buried somewhere in the junk
I can't keep it clean on Sundays
And keep the lights and water on
But I can't keep my white trash off the lawn
Car engine from a flowerbed
In a whiskey bottle base
Cadillac on a cinderblock
Duct tape on every other thing
Real ferns in the sunroom
Bug zapper by the screen
Dog hair on the restoration hardware
Who says you can't have nice things?
I can't hide it in a closet
I can't stuff it in a trunk
I always know there's treasure buried somewhere in the junk
I can't keep my roots from showing
But I'm still dishwater blonde
And I can't keep my white trash off the lawn
New money, old habits
Loveseat in the plastic
Steak fingers in a basket
New money, old habits
I can't hide it in a closet
I can't stuff it in a trunk
I always know there's treasure buried somewhere in the junk
I can't keep it clean on Sundays
And keep the lights and water on
But I can't keep my white trash off the lawn
Got more rooms than the Jones'
Y'all, and I'm still addin' on
But I can't keep my white trash off the lawn
I'm finally on the up and up
I'm finally on the up and up
Up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up
Miranda Lambert's song "White Trash" tells a story about her journey from living in a trailer park to building her own castle. In the first verse, she describes how she has moved up in the world, but her love for the simple things in life hasn't diminished. Despite now having a gated community and a white picket fence, she acknowledges that some things never change. The chorus of the song emphasizes that Lambert cannot keep her white trash off the lawn. This refers to the idea that no matter how far she has come, she cannot escape who she is, and acknowledges that she has a love for a little bit of chaos and messiness in her life.
The second verse takes a humorous spin on the idea of white trash, with descriptions of various "junk" that she holds onto but sees as treasure. A car engine in a flowerbed, a Cadillac on cinder blocks, and dog hair on high-end furniture all add to the charm of her home, which she has upgraded from a trailer park. Lambert jokes that she can't keep her roots from showing and that she's still a "dishwater blonde," but she also notes that she's still adding rooms onto her home, indicating that she is happy with her life just the way it is.
This song speaks to the idea that no matter how much one changes or how far one may come, you cannot escape your roots, and there is no reason to try. White trash is often used as a derogatory term, but Lambert takes the term and turns it on its head by showing that you can be proud of your past and where you come from.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm finally on the up and up
My life is finally getting better and I am enjoying some financial security
A little 401K
I have started saving for retirement
Traded in my trailer park
I have moved out of my old, run down neighborhood
For a baby hood with a gate
I now live in a gated community
We finally got a castle
I have purchased my dream home
Last one on the right, you can't miss it
My house is the most extravagant and eye-catching one on the block
Upgraded from the barbed wire
I have installed a nice picket fence
Now I got a nice picket
I have improved the appearance of my property with a more sophisticated fence
I can't play high class all day
I may not always behave like the upper class but it is not a big deal
But some things never change
I still have a fondness for the things I grew up with
I can't hide it in a closet
I can't conceal my love for bizarre items
I can't stuff it in a trunk
I can't resist collecting eclectic items
I always know there's treasure buried somewhere in the junk
I can see the value where other people might not
I can't keep it clean on Sundays
I can't keep up with the cleaning, even if it's on Sundays
And keep the lights and water on
I have other expenses to manage which makes it hard to keep up with the cleaning
But I can't keep my white trash off the lawn
I still have a taste for kitsch and it shows in my outside decor
Car engine from a flowerbed
I have used an old car engine as part of my garden decor
In a whiskey bottle base
I have used a whiskey bottle as a flower vase
Cadillac on a cinderblock
I have an old Cadillac on blocks on my property
Duct tape on every other thing
I have used duct tape to fix many things around the house
Real ferns in the sunroom
I have some beautiful plants inside my sunroom
Bug zapper by the screen
I have a bug zapper near my door to keep my home pest-free
Dog hair on the restoration hardware
I have pets that shed and it is hard to keep my furniture clean
Who says you can't have nice things?
You can still have beautiful things even if you have eclectic tastes
New money, old habits
Even as I have become more wealthy, I still retain my old habits and tastes
Loveseat in the plastic
I've had the same plastic protection on my furniture since the 80s
Steak fingers in a basket
I have not lost my taste for school cafeteria food
Got more rooms than the Jones'
My house is more sizable than those around me
Y'all, and I'm still addin' on
I am still making additions and improvements to my home
But I'm still dishwater blonde
I haven't changed everything about myself, I still have the same hair color
And I can't keep my white trash off the lawn
I will always love having eccentric decorations outside my home
Up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up, up and up
I am enjoying constant improvement to my life and financial situation
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Laura Veltz, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Natalie Hemby
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russiaboy58
I’m brand new to Miranda - just saw her in concert this weekend and can I just say she sounds so much better live! She’s got an rock edge that comes through in her voice that I don’t get with the recorded stuff. Love her!
Cheryl Chavis
Love this album
Rojelio Cirilo
I don’t listen to country, but I actually did enjoyed it
APPLEBEES BECAUSE I DESERVE IT!
Miranda nailed it! Album of the year!🤩😍
APPLEBEES BECAUSE I DESERVE IT!
😆❤ LOVE IT
Jeweliem
Love it
Tina Howard
Good job. Love it
Tina Howard
They are still together and happy
G M Stowers
did Miranda broken marriage with Brendan fake
G M Stowers
is Miranda still with Brendan McLaughlin