Gunpowder & Lead

Miranda Lambert

About Gunpowder & Lead

"Gunpowder & Lead" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. It was released in January 2008 as the third single from her album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. The album's third single, it became Lambert's first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs in July 2008. With over 1,000,000 digital downloads, "Gunpowder & Lead" was certified Platinum by the RIAA on December 3, 2010. The song was written by Lambert and Heather Little. The song was made available as downloadable content for the game Rock Band on December 16, 2008.  


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2009
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County road two thirty-three under my feet
Nothin' on this white rock but little ol' me
I've got two miles till he makes bail
And if I'm right, we're headed straight for hell

I'm goin' home, gonna load my shotgun
Wait by the door, and light a cigarette
If he wants a fight, well, now he's got one
And he ain't seen me crazy yet
He slapped my face, and he shook me like a rag doll
Don't that sound like a real man?
I'm going to show him what little girls are made of
Gunpowder and lead

Well, it's half past ten, another six-pack in
And I can feel the rumble like the cold black wind
He pulls in the drive, the gravel flies
He don't know what's waiting here this time

Yeah, I'm goin' home, gonna load my shotgun
Wait by the door, and light a cigarette
If he wants a fight, well, now he's got one
And he ain't seen me crazy yet
He slapped my face, and he shook me like a rag doll
Don't that sound like a real man?
I'm going to show him what little girls are made of
Gunpowder and lead

His fist is big, but my gun's bigger
He'll find out when I pull the trigger

I'm goin' home, gonna load my shotgun
Wait by the door, and light a cigarette
If he wants a fight, well, now he's got one
And he ain't seen me crazy yet
He slapped my face, and he shook me like a rag doll
Don't that sound like a real man?
I'm going to show him what little girls are made of
Gunpowder and, gunpowder and lead
Gunpowder and lead, hey

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Miranda Lambert

Miranda Leigh Shelton (née Lambert) (born November 10, 1983) is an American country music artist who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place and later signed to Epic Records. Lambert made her debut with the release of "Me and Charlie Talking", the first single from her 2005 debut album Kerosene. This album, which was certified Platinum in the United States, also produced the singles "Bring Me Down", "Kerosene", and "New Strings". All four singles were Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. more »

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Written by: Heather Marie Little, Miranda Lambert

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Gunpowder & Lead" is a song by American country music artist Miranda Lambert, which was officially released in January 2008.
Album inclusion
The song is featured in her second album titled "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" which was released in May 2007.
Song Writers
The song was co-written by Miranda Lambert herself along with Heather Little.
Current Ranking
"Gunpowder & Lead" was Lambert’s highest charting single at the time, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Genre
The song falls under Country and Southern Rock genre, known for its energetic and empowering vibe.
Female Empowerment
The song is well known for its bold lyrics depicting female empowerment where the woman stands up against an abusive partner.
First Top 10 Hit
This song was Miranda Lambert's first Top 10 hit, solidifying her place in country music.
Song Length
The total running time of the song is about 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
Bonus Track
"Gunpowder & Lead" was included as a bonus track on the reissue of her debut album "Kerosene."
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by David McClister, became equally well-loved as the track itself and premiered in March 2008.
Live Performance
Miranda Lambert performed "Gunpowder & Lead" during the 2008 ACM (Academy of Country Music) awards.
Gold Certification
The song was certified Gold by RIAA in September 2008 for sales of over 500,000 digital downloads. Later, it was certified Platinum for selling over one million copies.
Theme
Overall, the song remains a fan favorite due to its strong, aggressive theme that many, particularly women, can relate to.

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