Platinum by Miranda Lambert

The song “Platinum,” which shares its name with Lambert’s fifth studio album released on June 3, 2014, delves into the singer’s thoughts on beauty, success, and the pressures of staying relevant and “shiny” in the entertainment industry. With its cheeky lyrics and playful melody, it exemplifies Lambert’s characteristic blend of sassiness and vulnerability. It includes witty and playful lines about being a blonde, thus using the idea of platinum both in the sense of record sales and hair color. Though “Platinum” wasn’t released as a single, it is pivotal in defining the overall tone and thematic material of the album. Its clever wordplay and upbeat tempo make it a standout track in Lambert’s discography.