Miranda Lambert Drops Boot-Stompin’ Divorce Anthem “Alimony”

Warning: this song might actually make you want a divorce. Today, Texas native Miranda Lambert announced her 10th studio album, *Postcards from Texas*, her first project with the new label, Republic Records. The album was produced by Miranda alongside Jon Randall at Austin’s legendary Arlyn Recording Studios. Miranda previously hinted it would feature steel guitar and honky-tonk production, and that’s proving true with the release of her new song, “Alimony.”

“Alimony” is a boot-stomping, throwback-style country song that fits perfectly both in massive arenas and small honky-tonk beer joints. It’s pure country, and the lyrics reveal a marriage on the brink of ending. Despite the potential heartbreak, Miranda finds solace in the idea of receiving a significant alimony payment if a divorce occurs:

* “And I Called That Lawyer Up In Dallas
The One Who’s Livin’ In That Palace
So I Know He’s Good At Winnin’
If You Think There’s Somethin’ That You’re Missin’
And You Start Steppin’ Out
Only One Thing Can Console Me
If You’re Gonna Leave Me In San Antone
Remember The Alimony” *

“Alimony” was written by Miranda along with Natalie Hemby and Shane McAnally. Miranda explained the song’s inspiration, recalling a moment in her barn with Shane and Natalie. Shane suggested the title, “If you’re gonna leave me in San Antone, remember the Alamo-neeeee…,” leaving everyone amused and committed to building on that spark.

Miranda expressed a desire to add a shuffle to her set list, leading to the creation of “Alimony.” She explained, “I love to shuffle so much, and this record needed a shuffle! I knew I wanted one in my set because I haven’t done one in a while – and everybody loves a shuffle.”

Growing up, Miranda’s parents were private investigators in Dallas, Texas, working many divorce cases in affluent areas. This background gave her a unique perspective: “My parents were private investigators in Dallas who worked a ton of divorce cases in highfalutin parts of town, so this wasn’t hard to write. I’d heard about it my whole life.”

Once they had the punchline – If you’re gonna leave me in San Antone, remember the alimony – the team quickly got to work, weaving in Texas metaphors with humorous twists: “We wanted to take something kind of shitty and put some humor back in it. The guy gets out pretty easy if all he does is move back in with his mom.”

This kind of tongue-in-cheek 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 typically sad topics, making them fun and engaging. “Alimony” has even sparked thoughts of divorce among fans who aren’t even married, showcasing its compelling nature.

Here’s the *Postcards from Texas* tracklist:
– Armadillo (Aaron Raitiere, Jon Decious, Park Twomey)
– Dammit Randy (Miranda Lambert, Brendan McLoughlin, Jon Randall)
– Looking Back on 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)
– Living On The Run (David Allen Coe, Jimmy L. Howard)

Source: Particlenews