Kate Stephenson was born in Naples, FL to a composer/trumpet player and a violinist. She started her musical career on the stage of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra when she was in the WOMB! Her childhood consisted of violin, piano, cello, and voice lessons. She and her sister, Maddie Stephenson started writing songs together when Kate was 8 and Maddie was 10. Their first song, “St. Anthony” was written during a desperate search for their favorite lego character, Ricky. Maddie and Kate performed at several gigs together, and when Maddie went off to college, Kate began creating music on her own.
In High School, Kate began writing and releasing singles, and eventually, her first solo album “Lonely” went live on her last day at home in Illinois before leaving for college. She is most proud of her song, “Say Something” which is available on youtube. It was written as a plea for action on stricter gun laws, and performed at the Lake Forest High School Talent Show and at TedX in 2018.
In a very makeshift dorm room setup at Chapman University, Kate wrote and recorded her most recent releases, “Hurry” (single) and “Dearest Midwest” (EP).
Now, during COVID-19, Kate is working on new sounds. She loves using elements of sound design to further the stories her music tells. She is washing her hands regularly! Just in case you were wondering.
Bluebird
Kate Stephenson Lyrics
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But you've always been small to me
And this kind of love
Is bigger than you and me
I'd say just smile
But you'd give me your widest frown
You've grown older
And i want you to stick around
I cant
Tell you to live some certain way
But i cant
Breathe when you're so down
So listen to me
Bluebird
Bluebird
Fly on
You're so full
Of light you can't even see
And i wish i could tell you
We'll always be family
But you'll claim to hate me
And you'll give me your famous smile
You've got so much to learn
But i'll be here all the whole
And i'm aware
We've fought our whole lives for window seats
But you can have it
If it opens your mind and sets you free
Because your a bluebird
Bluebird
And you can fly on
I'll help you fly on
Grow wings and you'll sore so far above me
Right next to the sun
The things you'll become
I cant wait to see you
Grow into
Who your
Meant
To
Be
Bluebird
Bluebird
Fly on
Fly on
The song "Bluebird" by Kate Stephenson is an emotional plea to a loved one who is struggling with themselves. The opening lines, "You're so tall, But you've always been small to me" expresses how the singer sees their loved one as someone who is larger than life, yet they are still small in their eyes because of the love they have for them. The singer acknowledges that their love is bigger than both of them, and they want this person to know that they are not alone. The chorus uses the metaphor of a bluebird to represent the person they care about; they want them to fly away from their troubles and to find peace. Through the lyrics "Bluebird, Bluebird, Fly on," the singer is encouraging their loved one to keep moving forward.
In the second verse, the singer again tries to reach out to the person struggling, describing how they are full of light, but they can't see it themselves. They express a desire to always be there for this person, even if they claim to hate them. They know that the journey will be difficult, but they promise to be beside them every step of the way. The final lines of the song, "Grow into Who your Meant To Be," signify the singer's willingness to support their loved one as they reach their fullest potential. The song is ultimately about love, growth, and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so tall
Despite your height, you seem small and vulnerable to me
But you've always been small to me
I've always seen you as someone I need to protect, no matter how tall you grow
And this kind of love
The love I feel for you is deeper and more profound than what we can comprehend
Is bigger than you and me
It transcends us as individuals and binds us together in ways beyond our control
I'd say just smile
I wish I could cheer you up effortlessly
But you'd give me your widest frown
But I know it's not that easy, and your struggles are complex
You've grown older
Time has passed, and we've both changed in many ways
And i want you to stick around
But no matter what, I hope you'll always be a part of my life
I cant
I'm unable to
Tell you to live some certain way
Dictate the way you should live your life
But i cant
But I can't just stand by and watch you suffer
Breathe when you're so down
Your sadness affects me deeply and makes it hard for me to breathe
So listen to me
Please hear what I have to say, even if you don't agree with me
You're so full
You radiate light and positivity
Of light you can't even see
But you're often unaware of your own power and beauty
And i wish i could tell you
I want to share with you how much you mean to me
We'll always be family
And make you understand that nothing will ever change that
But you'll claim to hate me
But sometimes you act like you don't care about me at all
And you'll give me your famous smile
Yet at the same time, you'll flash that charming grin that I can't resist
You've got so much to learn
There are still many lessons in life for you to discover
But i'll be here all the whole
But I vow to be by your side through it all
And i'm aware
I understand
We've fought our whole lives for window seats
We've been in competition with each other for as long as we can remember
But you can have it
But I'm willing to give up my spot if it means making you happy
If it opens your mind and sets you free
If it helps you grow as a person and discover new things about the world
Because your a bluebird
You are like a bluebird
And you can fly on
And you have the ability to soar and reach great heights
I'll help you fly on
I'll always be there to lift you up and support you
Grow wings and you'll sore so far above me
If you develop your talents and passions, you'll go far beyond what I could ever achieve
Right next to the sun
You'll bask in the warmth of success and fulfillment
The things you'll become
You have endless potential and will achieve great things in your life
I cant wait to see you
I'm excited to witness all that you'll accomplish
Grow into
Mature and develop
Who your
The person you were meant to be
Meant
Destined
To
Be
Bluebird
You are like a bluebird
Bluebird
You are like a bluebird
Fly on
Continue to explore and grow as a person
Fly on
Continue to explore and grow as a person
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.