Stevens grew up in Middlebury, Connecticut. Her parents are Mark Stevens and Clara Francisco. Her Portuguese grandmother, Rita Francisco, is battling Alzheimer's disease. Stevens is currently a senior at Pomperaug High School in Southbury, CT. She was named the 2009 Westbury Outstanding Teen at the Greater Watertown Scholarship Pageant. Stevens speaks fluent Portuguese.
Stevens was instrumental in the creation of the Evan Gagnon Memorial Scholarship Fund, which gives college scholarships to the seniors of Pomperaug High School. Evan Gagnon, who died in January 2009 at the age of 2, was the son of Stevens' Spanish teacher. Also, Stevens has been a member of Pomperaug's High School Varsity Swim Team all four years.
Stevens first performed for an audience at five years old, when she sang the national anthem at a party for a politician in her hometown. Since she was young, Stevens has been active in her local theater community. When she was 7 she sang From This Moment On by Shania Twain at her aunt's wedding. She also played Nellie Forbush in Pomperaug High School's South Pacific. She also performed at Carnegie Hall at the age of 13.[7]
She counts Whitney Houston and Jason Mraz among her favorite artists. Her musical influences include Taylor Swift, and her own brother. Among the instruments she can play are guitar, piano, cello, and flute; however, she never had a chance to play them on American Idol prior to her elimination from the competition.
Let It Be
Katie Stevens Lyrics
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speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me,
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
there will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is still a chance that they will see,
there will be an answer. let it be.
Let it be, let it be
And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light, that shines on me,
shine until tomorrow, let it be.
I wake up to the sound of music, mother Mary comes to me,
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be
The song "Let it Be" by Katie Stevens is a cover of the original song by The Beatles. The lyrics of the song convey a message of hope and peace amidst troubled times. The opening line of the song refers to "times of trouble," implying difficult situations and emotions. The singer seeks comfort in the words of Mother Mary, who is traditionally associated with guidance and protection, especially in times of difficulty. The words of wisdom she imparts is to "let it be," which can be interpreted as a message to let go of worries and anxieties and trust that everything will work out in the end.
In the next verse, the lyrics refer to "brokenhearted people living in the world" who, despite their differences, can come together to find an answer if they let things be. This line suggests a call for unity and solidarity during difficult times, reminding us that there is always hope if we work together. The repeated refrain "let it be" reinforces this message of letting go and trusting in the world's natural order.
The final verse provides a sense of comfort and hope. Despite the darkness and the clouded night, there is always a light that shines on us. The lyrics evoke a sense of resilience and strength, encouraging us to keep going and hold on to hope. Mother Mary's words of wisdom continue to guide the singer, and she wakes up to the sound of music, possibly implying that music can also serve as therapy during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me,
During difficult times, the singer seeks comfort and guidance from 'mother Mary', symbolizing a maternal figure.
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
To comfort and guide the singer, 'mother Mary' imparts simple yet wise advice - to let things be and not worry.
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me,
Even in the singer's darkest moments, 'mother Mary' stands by her side to provide a beacon of hope.
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
'Mother Mary' continues to offer her wise words, reminding the singer to let go and not dwell on her troubles.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
This repeated phrase serves as a mantra to remind the singer of 'mother Mary's' advice to simply let things be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
The singer implores listeners to accept 'mother Mary's' words of wisdom and let go of their worries.
And when the brokenhearted people living in the world agree,
The singer recognizes that many people in the world experience heartbreak and challenges.
there will be an answer, let it be.
Despite these challenges, the singer believes that there will be a solution if people let go and accept their circumstances.
For though they may be parted there is still a chance that they will see,
Even if people are separated or struggling in their own ways, there is still a possibility that they will find a resolution.
there will be an answer. let it be.
Once again, the singer emphasizes the importance of accepting things and waiting for a solution to present itself.
And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light, that shines on me,
Even when things feel dark or uncertain, the singer believes that there is a glimmer of hope or positivity.
shine until tomorrow, let it be.
This hope should continue to be held onto until the next day and beyond.
I wake up to the sound of music, mother Mary comes to me,
The singer finds comfort even in the smallest things, such as waking up to music and feeling the presence of 'mother Mary'.
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Once again, 'mother Mary' imparts her wisdom to the singer, reminding her to let go and not worry.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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