In 2009, Evancho independently released her debut album, "Prelude to a Dream". The album was released with just 4,000 printings. Because of digital success following her appearance on the fifth season of America's Got Talent, the album charted in the 121st position of the Billboard 200 albums, and the 2nd position of the Billboard Classical albums chart. Following a whirlwind of media coverage after her second place finish on the show, Evancho released her debut holiday EP, "O Holy Night", in November 2010. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums, and number one on the Billboard Classical albums, and later achieved Platinum status. Evancho is the youngest solo artist ever to go Platinum in the U.S.
In June 2011, Evancho's debut studio album, "Dream With Me", was released, and charted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums, and number one of the Billboard Classical albums. The album would later achieve "Gold" status, and sell in excess of 500,000 copies.
In late 2011, Evancho's sophomore album, "Heavenly Christmas", was released exclusively through American retailer Walmart. The album debuted at number one on the Classical album chart, becoming her fourth consecutive work to do so. It also debuted in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 albums.
Lovers
Jackie Evancho Lyrics
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Where we always played hand in hand
The wind was gently touching the grass
We were so young so fearless
Then I dreamt over and over
Of you holding me tight under the stars
I made a promise to my dear Lord
Time has passed
So much has changed
But the field remains in my heart
Oh, where are you?
I need to tell you I still love you
So I reach out for you
You fly around me like a butterfly
Your voice still echoes in my heart
You are my true love
There was a field in my old town
Where in spring all flowers blossomed wide
We were chasing butterflies
Hand in hand 'till close of day
Your voice still echoes in my heart
In Jackie Evancho's song, "Lovers," the singer reminisces about a beautiful memory she shared with a lover in a field in her old town. They used to play there hand in hand, surrounded by the gentle touch of the wind on the grass. Despite being young and fearless, the singer had a dream of the lover holding her under the stars and made a promise to love them forever. Time has passed, and much has changed, but the field still holds a special place in the singer's heart. She longs to tell her lover, who she can still hear echoing in her heart, that she still loves them as much as she did back then.
The lyrics of "Lovers" evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a past love. The imagery of the field and butterflies add to the whimsical and romantic feeling of the song. The dream of being held under the stars creates a magical and intimate moment between the singer and her lover. The promise to love forever is an affirmation of the passionate and enduring love they shared. The singer's desire to reach out and connect with her lover speaks to the universal experience of wanting to hold onto a love that has passed.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a field in my old town
I reminisce about a field in my childhood town
Where we always played hand in hand
We played together in the field holding hands
The wind was gently touching the grass
The breeze softly brushed against the grass in the field
We were so young so fearless
We were young and unafraid of the world
Then I dreamt over and over
I dreamt many times
Of you holding me tight under the stars
I dreamt of being held by you under a starry sky
I made a promise to my dear Lord
I made a promise to God
I will love you forever
That I will love you always
Time has passed
Many years have gone by
So much has changed
Many things are different
But the field remains in my heart
The memory of the field remains strong
Oh, where are you?
Where are you now?
I need to tell you I still love you
I want to express my ongoing love for you
So I reach out for you
I try to connect with you
You fly around me like a butterfly
You are elusive, fleeting, and move around me like a butterfly
Your voice still echoes in my heart
I still hear your voice in my heart
You are my true love
You are the one I truly love
There was a field in my old town
I remember the field I played in
Where in spring all flowers blossomed wide
The field was full of blooming flowers in the spring
We were chasing butterflies
We chased after butterflies
Hand in hand 'till close of day
We held hands until the end of the day
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FONTANETTE, WHITAKER, WILLIAMS
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@michaelpierre6237
12 years later, this performance still blows my mind. This has to be one of the greatest stage set ups I have ever seen, as the instruments sound phenomenal in this song. And then preteen Jackie appears in the spotlight and takes center stage with her voice that tugs on my heart strings even to this day. A generational talent.
@nsim333
this was a multi million dollar production david foster brought in musicians from all over for this , ..Jacky said she made a very special effort for this song ,,, and yet it is so underrated ..it is her best performance ...
@Naisgaming1
This is in my opinion Jackie's best performance. She more then nailed it. I could listen to it over and over again. Her control is amazing, she puts her heart into the words and you can feel it. I love love love this song!! Jackie evancho has a voice like no other.
@gigiquillian4776
I do always listen twice then return at least once a month. This is on 2 music lists so I treat myself often.
@rafaelarroyo5029
Tienes toda la razón a mí se me pone la piel china de oír su voz
Ahora que ya creció me gustaría que cantara esa canción para verla de nuevo y recordar ese gran concierto y esa gran voz
Es magnífica ❤
@josephstimpfl4594
Yup. Magic night. Magic performance.
@ChrisBrown-fq4lk
I love this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@paulspurlock2420
I loved this when I first heard it, awesome. The voice, the instrumentation, if that doesn't make you take notice I don't know what would. I lost my love a year ago, now it has taken on even more meaning, makes me cry.
@johncaputo9965
THAT was one EXTRAORDINARY Concert! Ten years later, she continues to sing beautifully, but the impact of the setting, the orchestras, the lighting, and the special chemistry which is unexplainable combined to make magic that evening.
@cl9786
16-time Grammy winner, David Foster, produced this concert for PBS Great Performances following his having produced the album "Dream With Me" for Jackie which soon went Gold. It was her second album following her EP, "Oh Holy Night" which sold over a million copies making her the youngest solo artist in US history to go Platinum. Imagine that this brilliant, talented little girl had a Platinum and a Gold album her first 2 years as a professional singer. At 11 she was the youngest solo artist in history to headline her own concert at Lincoln Center. That was the beginning. Since then she had performed another PBS solo concert at age 12, and another at age 14. Today, at 19, she has had 8 consecutive albums hit #1 on the Billboard Classical Chart.