About the song
“Actin’ Up” is a song by country music singer Miranda Lambert. It’s the lead single from her eighth studio album, Palomino, which was released on April 29, 2022.
Here’s some background on the song:
- Lambert describes the song as having “three chords and the truth,” which is a reference to a simple songwriting style that emphasizes honest lyrics [YouTube video of Miranda Lambert talking about Actin’ Up].
- It was co-written by Lambert with Jon Randall
- The song was performed live for the first time at the 2022 TIME100 Gala [YouTube video of Miranda Lambert performing Actin’ Up]
Here are some excerpts from the lyrics that capture the spirit of the song:
- “Call me hotter than wasabi ’cause I’m actin’ up” (Chorus)
- “I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeo / A Colorado high, a California glow” (Chorus)
- “Lookin’ for that lightning, when I find it then I rhyme it, actin’ up” (Verse 3)
- “Little Lone Star Elvis gonna get a little selfish, shackin’ up” (Verse 3)
Overall, the song is about feeling restless and wanting to have some fun. Lambert sings about wanting to travel, experience new things, and break free from routine.
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Lyrics
Mirror, mirror on the saddle, hear my rhinestones rattleActin’ upBilly Bob Texas pickin’ out new exesActin’ upIf you really wanna want me, I’ll be riding on my ponyJust a-singing “Mony Mony”‘Cause I’m-mm, I’m actin’ up
Even Tiger Woods couldn’t swing it this goodI’m actin’ upMy McQueen Mustang, hundred dollars in the tankGas it upI’m out in the Mojave, call me Ricky, call me BobbyCall me hotter than wasabi‘Cause I’m-mm, I’m actin’ up
I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeoA Colorado high, a California glowI want to see the desert from a painted palominoSenorita need to have a little funI’m actin’ upMm, I’m actin’ up
Looking for the lightning, when I find it then I rhyme itActin’ upLittle lone star Elvis, gonna get a little selfishShackin’ upWith my microphone money bought my own milk and honeyGot my own kind of country, kinda funkyTurn it up
I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeoA Colorado high, a California glowI want to see the desert from a painted palominoSenorita need to have a little funI’m actin’ up
I got a heart on fire, boy, don’t you want to hold it?I’m a really good trip, don’t you wanna go on it
I want a sunset ride, a velvet rodeoA Colorado high, a California glowI want to see the desert from a painted palominoSenorita need to have a little funMm, I’m actin’ upMm, I’m actin’ up
I’m actin’ upMm, I’m actin’ up