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Miranda Lambert Finally Releases “I Don’t Love Here Anymore” After 20 Years

Miranda Lambert releases I Don't Love Here Anymore, a lost ballad from her 2005 Kerosene sessions, finally sharing it after 20 years.
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  • Riley is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, known for her engaging storytelling and insightful coverage of the genre.
  • Before joining Country Thang Daily, Riley developed her expertise at Billboard and People magazine, focusing on feature stories and music reviews.
  • Riley has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Belmont University, with a minor in Cultural Studies.

Miranda Lambert has always been known for her raw storytelling and fearless songwriting. Now, she’s giving fans a glimpse into her past with a song that never saw the light of day—until now.

In honor of the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album Kerosene, Lambert has officially released I Don’t Love Here Anymore, a track she wrote and recorded back in 2005 but never included on the final album. For fans who have followed her journey from fiery newcomer to country music powerhouse, this is a rare treat—a chance to hear a piece of Miranda’s early sound that has remained hidden for two decades.

A Song That Almost Never Was

Before she sold out arenas and won Grammys, Miranda Lambert was a young Texas singer-songwriter with something to prove. Her 2005 debut album, Kerosene, introduced the world to her rebellious spirit and no-nonsense attitude, setting the stage for the career that followed. But even though the album was packed with hits like Me and Charlie Talking and Kerosene, some songs didn’t make the final cut—including I Don’t Love Here Anymore.

The track has been unreleased for 20 years—until now. As part of the digital anniversary re-release of Kerosene, Lambert decided to finally share the song with fans. She announced the release with a throwback-inspired magazine cover post on Instagram, teasing the long-lost track.

But perhaps the biggest endorsement of the song is that her mother, Bev Lambert, calls it her favorite from that era—a strong statement considering the powerhouse collection of songs that came out of Lambert’s early years.

A Heartbreaker That Stands the Test of Time

Miranda Lambert has always been known for balancing grit with vulnerability. I Don’t Love Here Anymore leans into the latter. The song is a melancholic, wistful ballad about love slipping away, capturing that moment when a relationship feels more like a memory than a future.

"How good are these wings / You don't want to fly / Why share these two rings / If the sorrow's only mine / I don't know about you / But I've lost what I can't find / It's an all right place to live / But I don't love here anymore."

The lyrics hit like a gut punch, reflecting the kind of songwriting that made Lambert a country music force in the first place. Even though the song was written two decades ago, it still carries the weight and honesty that have become her trademarks.

Released as part of Kerosene’s March 14, 2025, anniversary edition, the track is now available on all streaming platforms. For longtime fans, it’s a time capsule from a pivotal era in Lambert’s career. For new listeners, it’s proof that her talent for storytelling has been there since the very beginning.

Twenty years later, Miranda Lambert’s music still feels as powerful as ever—and I Don’t Love Here Anymore proves that some songs are simply too good to stay hidden.

Listen to the newly released track now and experience a piece of Miranda’s past brought to life.

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