Warning: This song might actually make you want a divorce. Today, Texan native Miranda Lambert announced her 10th studio album, *Postcards from Texas*, her first project with new label Republic Records. The album was produced by Miranda alongside Jon Randall at Austin's legendary Arlyn Recording Studios. Miranda had previously hinted that it would feature steel guitar and honky-tonk production, and that's now confirmed with the release of her new song “Alimony.”
“Alimony” is a rousing, retro-style country song that would fit in huge arenas or small honky-tonk beer bars alike. It's pure country, and the lyrics tell of a marriage on the brink of collapse. Despite the potential heartbreak, Miranda finds comfort in the idea of receiving a substantial alimony payment in the event of a divorce:
* “And I called this lawyer in Dallas
The one who lives in this palace
So I know he's good at winning
If you think you are missing something
And you start to get out
Only one thing can comfort me
If you leave me in San Antone
Think about maintenance” *
“Alimony” was written by Miranda along with Natalie Hemby and Shane McAnally. Miranda explained the inspiration for the song, recalling a moment in her barn with Shane and Natalie. Shane suggested the title, “If you leave me in San Antone, remember the Alamo lovers…” which amused everyone and spurred them to build on that spark.
Miranda expressed a desire to add a shuffle to her setlist, which led to the creation of “Alimony.” She explained, “I love shuffle so much and this record needed a shuffle! I knew I wanted one in my set because I hadn't done one in a long time – and everyone loves shuffle.”
Miranda's parents were private investigators in Dallas, Texas, during her childhood, and worked on a lot of divorce cases in affluent areas. This background gave her a unique perspective: “My parents were private investigators in Dallas who worked on a lot of divorce cases in upscale parts of town, so it wasn't hard to write this. I'd heard about it my whole life.”
Once the punch line was decided – “If you leave me in San Antone, don't forget the alimony” – the team quickly got to work, weaving Texas metaphors with humorous twists: “We wanted to take something pretty crappy and give it some humor again. The guy gets off pretty easy if he just moves back in with his mom.”
This kind of wry humor has been a defining feature of Miranda's career, coupled with her direct and honest approach. Songs like this bring a unique perspective to normally sad topics, making them entertaining and engaging. “Alimony” has even sparked thoughts of divorce in fans who aren't even married, which shows its captivating nature.
Here is the track list of *Postcards from Texas*:
– Armadillo (Aaron Raitiere, Jon Decious, Park Twomey)
– Damn, Randy (Miranda Lambert, Brendan McLoughlin, Jon Randall)
– Review of Luckenbach (Miranda Lambert, Shane McAnally, Natalie Hemby)
– Santa Fe feat. Parker McCollum (Miranda Lambert, Jesse Frasure, Jessie Jo Dillon, Dean Dillon)
– January Heart (Brent Cobb, Neil Medley)
– Wranglers (Audra Mae, Evan McKeever, Ryan Carpenter)
– Run (Miranda Lambert)
– Alimony (Miranda Lambert, Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally)
– I Hate Love Songs (Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall)
– No Man’s Land (Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick)
– Bitch On The Sauce (Miranda Lambert, Jaren Johnston)
– Way Too Good At Breaking My Heart (Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, Jesse Frasure, Jenee Fleenor)
– Wildfire (Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall)
– Life on the Run (David Allen Coe, Jimmy L. Howard)
Source: Particlenews
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