Tin Man
Miranda Lambert
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Hey there, Mr. Tin Man You don't know how lucky you are You shouldn't spend your whole life wishin' For something bound to fall apart Every time you're feeling empty Better thank your lucky stars If you ever felt one breaking You'd never want a heart Hey there, Mr. Tin Man You don't know how lucky you are I've been on the road that you're on It didn't get me very far You ain't missing nothing 'Cause love is so damn hard Take it from me, darling You don't want a heart Hey there, Mr. Tin Man I'm glad we talked this out You can take mine if you want it It's in pieces now By the way there, Mr. Tin Man If you don't mind the scars You give me your armor And you can have my heart
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Written by: Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Bio"Tin Man" is a song by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. Born in 1983 in Longview, Texas, Lambert has received numerous awards and nominations, including at the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards.
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Song AlbumThe song "Tin Man" is a part of Lambert's sixth studio album named "The Weight of These Wings", which was released on November 18, 2016.
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Album Ranking"The Weight of These Wings" ranked No.1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and received the Album of the Year award at the 2017 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Song Co-writers"Tin Man" was co-written by Miranda Lambert, along with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall, both of whom are established country music artists and songwriters.
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Song InspirationThe song references "Tin Man", a character from L. Frank Baum’s novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". The lyrics imply a conversation between Lambert and the Tin Man, suggesting that he should be glad that he does not have a heart because heartbreak can be very painful.
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Chart Success"Tin Man" debuted at No. 34 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after Lambert's performance at the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards in April 2017.
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Song Awards and Nominations"Tin Man" was nominated for two major awards at the 2017 CMA Awards: Song of the Year and Single of the Year. It also received a nomination for Best Country Solo Performance in the 2018 Grammy Awards.
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Emotional PerformanceLambert performed "Tin Man" solo on an acoustic guitar at the Academy of Country Music Awards in April 2017. The emotional performance boosted the song's popularity and solidified its place in country music.
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Song MeaningThe song is generally interpreted as Lambert's response to her heartbreak following her highly-publicized divorce from fellow country music artist Blake Shelton.
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Acoustic VersionIn 2017, Lambert released a stripped-down acoustic version of "Tin Man". The acoustic format further emphasized the heartfelt emotive power of the song.
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