GUNPOWDER & LEAD - MIRANDA LAMBERT
The latest single from Miranda Lambert’s excellent “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” album is an explosive number about domestic violence. The protagonist in this song decides to take drastic measures to end a desperate situation as Lambert sings in the chorus: “I’m going home, gonna load my shotgun/ Wait by the door and light a cigarette/ He wants a fight, well now he’s got one/ I’m gonna show him what little girls are made of: gunpowder and lead.” Fueled by blistering guitar work and Lambert’s powerful vocal performance, this song is an edgy, intense number likely to generate controversy. After all, not since the Dixie Chicks said goodbye to Earl has a country song advocated murder. Though the Chicks took a humorous approach in “Goodbye Earl” — which worked in context — kudos to Lambert for boldly tackling a provocative subject with such a well-crafted tune.
