On the surface it may sound like a familiar tale of a small town girl who’s making it big. But one listen to Maggie’s ageless and rich voice shows you that she is is anything but typical.
Her destiny was seemingly set on an artistic path very early on in life, her parents regularly entertained for friends and family in Ontario when she would put on singing and dancing shows for her friends and family at their dinner parties. With strong encouragement from her family, Maggie eventually channeled her passion for performance into dance and voice lessons which she excelled in immediately. Before she had turned 12, she was performing in recitals on a regular basis, and turning heads by singing at local events around her hometown of Dundas, Ontario.
Propelled by her love of performance in her early teens Maggie joined her high school band and choral groups to further develop her already considerable talents for singing and playing the piano, guitar and saxophone.
Before she knew it, her unique and powerful voice began taking centre stage, and garnering major attention from teachers and fellow students who urged her to test the waters by performing the Canadian national anthem at local sporting events, and the response was uniformed amazement that such a mature and soulful could be coming from such a young girl.
Maggie began performing regularly at sporting events for the Mississauga Ice Dogs, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Toronto Blue Jays games and while the thrill of being in front of thousands of people helped her grow as a performer, the true call within her was to pursue writing and recording her own songs.
At 13 Maggie picked up a pen and paper for the first time, sat down at her piano and wrote her very first original song. It was then she knew what the years of her experience had been cresting towards - writing music that she would feel a distinct and personal connection to sharing with others.
As high school began winding down, and most students begin to feel pressures about what schools to apply to, and what to “be when they grow up”, Maggie was already sure-footedly channeling her youthful vivacity and drive into making her passion for music become her future.
Making her dreams come true would take major risks. With armfuls of confidence push forward in her pursuits without a safety net, after graduation Maggie packed up the contents of her life into her car and headed to Nashville, Tennessee to help develop her songwriting acumen in the music mecca.
Fast forward two years later, after striking it out on her own working with musicians and songwriters and, performing endlessly in legendary venues around the city, Maggie returned to Canada ready to share her music with the world. It was at this point where Maggie’s career reached its pivotal turning point. With a command of her songwriting, and renewed sense that her path was set Maggie, at a club performance in Hamilton came to the attention of Canadian record label Linus Entertainment and was immediately signed to take her dynamic talent further by recording her debut record.
Now, the stage is set for All About Maggie’s debut. Under her own direction, her sound has playfully extended past the boundaries of pop and neo-soul, to create a blend transcendent of being pigeonholed as a flavour-of-the-week. Her larger than life voice is vivacious, honest and timeless - a force that has been influenced by the greats, and yet clearly is no imitation.
The evolution of All About Maggie continues to see this young performer push genre boundaries and assert herself as a strong, independent artist. Now All About Maggie is poised to emerge as the powerful sound leading the return to the days of soulful pop music, and commanding songwriting.
Shining
All About Maggie Lyrics
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Holes in my wallet but that doesn’t bother me
I’m feeling a weight’s been lifted
The ground’s been shifted right under my feet
I’ve been swept up in the winds of change
Laughing in the middle of a hurricane
And it’s OK
The light is blinding
Nothing in the world can get me down today
Even if I’m standing in the pouring rain
Hey hey, my sun is shining
I’ve got nothing but a one-way ticket
A watch that’s ticking all the hours and minutes away
I’m going where my heart takes me
And I push it up, push it up, hey hey
Life’s so sudden and it’s out of my hands
All I can do is be where I am
And where I am
My sun is shining
The light is blinding
Nothing in the world can get me down today
Even if I’m standing in the pouring rain
Hey hey, my sun is shining
Hallelujah, it’s a brand new day
Skies are blue, I’m in my happy place
My sun is shining
The light is blinding
My sun is shining
The light is blinding
Nothing in the world can get me down today
Even if I’m standing in the pouring rain
Hey, hey my sun is shining
My sun is, my sun is shining
The lyrics of All About Maggie's song "Shining" express a sense of positivity and hopefulness. The singer of the song is someone who has nothing but dreams in their pocket and holes in their wallet but is not weighed down by these circumstances. The lyrics imply that they have been through difficult times but have come out on the other side, feeling as though a weight has been lifted and the ground has been shifted under their feet. They seem to be in the process of finding their own way, and are not deterred by the obstacles in their path.
The chorus of the song, "My sun is shining, the light is blinding, nothing in the world can get me down today," delivers an empowering message. Despite the challenges of life that are often beyond control, the singer remains strong and positive. She finds joy in the little things, like standing in the pouring rain, and is grateful for the moment. The repetition of the phrase "my sun is shining" emphasizes the resilience of the singer.
Overall, "Shining" is a song about optimism and self-affirmation. The lyrics emphasize a sense of independence and self-direction, while also acknowledging that life can be unpredictable. The message is one of hope, perseverance, and the ability to find joy in difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got nothing but dreams in my pocket
I have no material wealth, but I have aspirations and hopes.
Holes in my wallet but that doesn’t bother me
I am not concerned about my lack of money or possessions.
I’m feeling a weight’s been lifted
I no longer feel burdened by my worries or problems.
The ground’s been shifted right under my feet
My perspective and circumstances have drastically changed.
I’ve been swept up in the winds of change
I have been taken on a journey of transformation.
Laughing in the middle of a hurricane
I find joy and positivity even amid chaos and turmoil.
And it’s OK
I am at peace with my current situation.
My sun is shining
I am feeling happy and positive.
The light is blinding
My happiness and positivity are so strong that they are almost overwhelming.
Nothing in the world can get me down today
I am unshakeable and cannot be brought down by anything today.
Even if I’m standing in the pouring rain
Even if circumstances around me are negative, I am still happy.
Hallelujah, it’s a brand new day
I am excited for the possibilities of the new day ahead.
Skies are blue, I’m in my happy place
I am currently in a positive state of mind and environment.
I’ve got nothing but a one-way ticket
I have committed to following my heart and going on a journey with no return ticket.
A watch that’s ticking all the hours and minutes away
I am aware of the passage of time and that life is fleeting.
I’m going where my heart takes me
I am following my instincts and inner desires.
And I push it up, push it up, hey hey
I am pushing myself to be better and go further in my journey.
Life’s so sudden and it’s out of my hands
Life is unpredictable and beyond my control.
All I can do is be where I am
I have accepted my current situation and am making the most of it.
My sun is shining
I am still feeling happy and positive.
Hey, hey my sun is shining
My happiness and positivity are still strong.
My sun is, my sun is shining
I am reiterating that I am feeling happy and positive.
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheHarabeli100
The best song of this summer! It deserves million of views!
@TheHarabeli100
I'm in love with this song like the first time that I heard it. It deserve more success!
@TheHarabeli100
The best way to start my new day is listening this amazing song!
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My sun is shining when I listen to this wonderful song!
@sanjaykth
First time heard it and instantly fallen in love with it without even having to look the videos..Thats how all music should be.
@TheHarabeli100
The best song to listen in this season!
@songjunkies
Great summer song! I wanna hear it on the radio!!! :)
@TheHarabeli100
This song makes me feel so good! I love the singer, the lyrics, the music, the video! Absolutely perfect!
@TheHarabeli100
I love this song so much!
@TheHarabeli100
Thi song makes me feel so happy!