Stirling was born in Santa Ana, California, but spent a portion of her childhood in Gilbert, Arizona and graduated from Mesquite High School. She moved to Provo, Utah to attend Brigham Young University to study recreational therapy. She went on to perform missionary work in New York City for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Stirling returned home to Provo in 2009 to continue studying at BYU. She resided there until December 2012, when she moved back to Arizona with her family. Currently she lives in Los Angeles, California.
At the age of five, after being influenced by the classical music records played by her father, Stirling began to study the violin. She took private lessons for twelve years. When she was sixteen, she joined a rock band in Mesquite High School with four friends called "Stomp on Melvin". As part of her experience with Stomp on Melvin, Stirling wrote a solo violin rock song, and her performance helped her to win the state title of Arizona's Junior Miss and claim the Spirit Award in the America's Junior Miss Finals competition. Stirling was also a member of Charley Jenkins Band for about a year.
Stirling has released one EP, "Lindsey Stomp" in 2010, along with several singles, including collaborations with Peter Hollens, Eppic and Megan Nicole. Her debut full-length self-titled album "Lindsey Stirling" was released 18th September 2012. In December 2012, YouTube announced that Stirling's song, "Crystallize", was the No. 8 top-viewed video of 2012 with over 42 million views.
On March 12, 2014, Stirling posted a video announcing her second studio album, Shatter Me, would be released in May. She also created a PledgeMusic account where consumers could buy her new album, signed or not, and also exclusive items, such as signed posters, personalized video and even Skype calls with Stirling herself. At the end of the first day, the signed Shatter Me CD was already sold out. On March 25, 2014, Stirling officially released her first single from Shatter Me, entitled "Beyond the Veil", along with its accompanying music video. Their second album Shatter Me was released on April 29, 2014. It is Stirling's first album to include collaborations with other vocalists, featuring Lzzy Hale (from Halestorm) and Dia Frampton, and Stirling has said its musical style is more progressive than her first album. During its pre-sale, the album peaked at number one on the US iTunes electronic charts. On its released in USA the album reached the second position on Billboard 200, making Stirling's biggest sales week of her career. The album peaked on four different Billboard music charts.
Official website: www.lindseystirling.com
Foreverglow
Lindsey Stirling Lyrics
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Speck of white
Would you know you're made of light
If you were born into the dark?
Did you know?
Down below
Worlds beyond would see you glow
Long, long after you're gone
Your shine won't last forever
But you'll forever glow
Your shine won't last forever
But you'll forever glow
Your shine won't last forever
But you'll forever glow
Starry night
Speck of white
Would you know you're made of light
If you were born into the dark?
Did you know?
Down below
Worlds beyond would see you glow
Long, long after you're gone
Your shine won't last forever
But you'll forever glow
Your shine won't last forever
But you'll forever glow
Your shine won't last forever
But you'll forever glow
In Lindsey Stirling's song "Foreverglow," the lyrics convey a beautiful and thought-provoking message about the enduring impact we can have on the world, even after we are gone. The metaphorical use of a starry night and a speck of light represents the potential we all possess to make a difference, despite our smallness in the grand scheme of things.
The opening lines, "Starry night, speck of white, would you know you're made of light if you were born into the dark?" suggest that sometimes we may not even be aware of our own radiance or the significance of our existence. The darkness symbolizes the challenges and hardships we face in life, but even in the midst of these difficulties, there is a light within us that can shine brightly.
The following lines, "Did you know? Down below, worlds beyond would see you glow long, long after you're gone," emphasize the lasting impact we can have on others and the world around us. Just as stars continue to emit their light even after they have disappeared, our actions and influence can continue to inspire and impact others long after we are no longer present.
The repeated chorus, "Your shine won't last forever, but you'll forever glow," serves as a reminder that while our individual moments of brilliance may be temporary, the essence of our light and the impact we leave behind can endure forever.
Overall, "Foreverglow" encourages us to recognize our own inner light, embrace it, and use it to make a positive difference in the world, regardless of the challenges we may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Starry night
In the vast darkness of the night sky
Speck of white
A tiny dot of light
Would you know you're made of light
Are you aware that you are composed of luminous energy
If you were born into the dark?
If you came into existence in a place devoid of light
Did you know?
Were you aware?
Down below
Far beneath you
Worlds beyond would see you glow
Other distant realms would witness your radiant illumination
Long, long after you're gone
Even after your departure, for an extended period of time
Your shine won't last forever
The brilliance you emit will eventually fade away
But you'll forever glow
Yet, you will continue to emit a perpetual glow
Your shine won't last forever
The brilliance you emit will eventually fade away
But you'll forever glow
Yet, you will continue to emit a perpetual glow
Your shine won't last forever
The brilliance you emit will eventually fade away
But you'll forever glow
Yet, you will continue to emit a perpetual glow
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Written by: Lindsey Stirling
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