Vice by Miranda Lambert

“Vice” was the lead single from The Weight of These Wings and was released on July 18, 2016. This song speaks candidly about coping mechanisms and the vices that people often turn to in order to handle pain and heartbreak. Lambert doesn’t shy away from revealing the darker, more vulnerable aspects of her experiences, and this transparency resonates profoundly with listeners. “Vice” starts with the sound of a vinyl record being put on a turntable, signifying nostalgia and reflection, and introduces an album that was notably more introspective and personal than her previous works. The song was a commercial success, earning critical acclaim and various award nominations for its brutally honest lyricism and Lambert’s emotional delivery.