Hailing from Boston, Jillian began singing in her family’s home studio at the age of six. She recalls with a laugh, “My father had me record a song about saving the rainforests!” Nevertheless, her love of music was sparked, and she soon committed her life to the field. Developing herself first as a vocalist and performer, Jillian graduated with honors from the prestigious Peabody Conservatory of Music, winning the George Castelle Memorial Award in voice... But a wandering eye led her to the arena of computer music, and she soon began to supplement her classical studies with compositional ones.
With her debut albums Origins and Through Sand and Snow, Jillian responds to the lack of lyric-centric works in contemporary New Age/World music. Allowing her powerful voice to soar through beds of exotic instrumentation, both albums rely upon her instrument and lyrics not only as the definitive lead, but also as an amalgam of other backing textures, enveloping the listener in her warm sound.
Jillian's music is being broadcast to more than 8 million listeners worldwide, spanning over 70 stations including XM and Sirius satellite radio - a list that is rapidly growing. Origins debuted at #8 on the New Age Reporter radio charts for two consecutive months and has been consistently ranking in the top 10 on numerous stations, while Jillian was named “Best Futuristic New Age Singer” on iNewAge.com, a reviewer dubbing her “better than Enya.” The album received the #1 New Age Album spot of the year on NewAgeMusic.nu, above a great many tried and true artists.
Jillian has also amassed a passionate fan base online. In the listener-voted music competition OurStage.com, she triumphed over twenty thousand songs to win the $5,000 Grand Prize, and has garnered the New Age/World Prize thrice over. With other awards including third place in the Indie International Songwriting Contest, Mystic Soundscapes’ Best of 2007 and 2008 Awards, and dozens of online features, Jillian Aversa is steadily becoming both a critical and popular favorite – and redefining what we think of New Age music along the way.
www.jillianaversa.com
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Jillian is also a remixer at OverClocked ReMix, free tracks can be downloaded from her artist page, http://ocremix.org/artist/4659/jillian-aversa.
Breathe and Dive
Jillian Aversa Lyrics
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You're right on time.
Drifting, flowing,
To worlds sublime.
You run so far away.
In the mist of night,
You breathe and dive.
You reach the bright array,
And you hold the light.
You hold the light.
(Breathe and dive...)
Sinking, floating -
You weigh the tide.
Flickering, glowing,
This heart inside.
You run so far away.
In the mist of night,
You breathe and dive.
You reach the bright array,
And you hold the light.
You hold the light.
(Breathe and dive...)
The lyrics of Jillian Aversa’s song “Breathe and Dive” seem to be a multi-layered reflection on life and the journey that we all take. The opening lines set the tone of the song, with the singer stating that she is waiting and knowing that something important is about to happen. This is followed by the lines “drifting, flowing, to worlds sublime”, suggesting that the journey is one of exploration and discovery, with a sense of wonder and awe.
The next few lines seem to describe the challenges and obstacles encountered on this journey. The singer runs far away and must navigate the mist of night, a metaphor for uncertainty and confusion. The phrase “you breathe and dive” could be taken literally, as in underwater exploration, but it could also be a metaphor for taking risks and facing challenges head-on.
The chorus is the emotional heart of the song, with the singer celebrating the moment when the singer reaches the “bright array” and holds the light. This could be interpreted in several ways, such as achieving a goal, finding inner peace, or simply discovering one’s place in the world. The second verse follows a similar structure, with images of sinking, floating, and flickering, all suggesting the ups and downs of life’s journey. The final repetition of the chorus, with its soaring melody and uplifting message, brings the song to a close on a high note.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting, knowing -
You're right on time.
Confidently anticipating the future, assured that everything will unfold exactly as it should.
Drifting, flowing,
To worlds sublime.
Relaxed and moving with ease towards a beautiful space that elevates the soul.
You run so far away.
In the mist of night,
You breathe and dive.
Searching for a peaceful state of mind, diving deep into the self to find it.
You reach the bright array,
And you hold the light.
You hold the light.
(Breathe and dive...)
Having found that peace, holding it with pride and serenity. Living in the moment and breathing with contentment.
Sinking, floating -
You weigh the tide.
Being carried by the waves of life, sometimes sinking and sometimes floating, but never losing balance or letting the tide take over.
Flickering, glowing,
This heart inside.
The heart shines with a flickering flame, always burning but sometimes brighter than others, filled with brightness and hope.
Contributed by Lila N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andy Mueller
I love this song. Mysterious, and enchanting! Thanks for posting!!!
Ken Smith
The sing is haunting, ethereal, dreamy....what was your inspiration? For me, it speaks of life...taking a breath then moving forward into the unknown. It helps me when I need that extra shot of courage to face the "stuff of life"!
NC Native
Love this song! Thanks for sharing.
3RAEREY
I LOVE THIS!!!! 👌
Najee Benton
I listen to this while meditating