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
Hold My Heart
Lindsey Stirling Lyrics
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I'm not a girl to set free
It's nothing you did to me
I've always been this way
I might be strong, I might be weak
There might be a part of me that I won't let you keep
Been on this road, and come this far
I just want one to hold my heart
(I just want one to hold my heart)
Don't be afraid to hold this
Even the thorns have roses
I know I can stand alone
But I can't love on my own
I might be strong, I might be weak
There might be a part of me that I won't let you keep
Been on this road, and come this far
I don't need a man to hold my hand
I just want one to hold my heart
(I just want one to hold my heart)
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
Want you to, want you to
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
Want you to, want you to, want you to, want you to, want you to
Want you to hold my heart
I might be strong, I might be weak
There might be a part of me that I won't let you keep
Been on this road, and come this far
I don't need a man to hold my hand
I just want one to hold my heart
(I just want one to hold my heart)
I just want one to hold my heart
In "Hold My Heart", Lindsey Stirling and ZZ Ward talk about a woman who is independent and self-sufficient, but still wants someone to share her heart with. She doesn't need a hero to rescue her, as she is not a damsel in distress. She is strong and capable, but she still desires love, affection, and closeness. The lyrics suggest that this woman has been on a journey of self-discovery and has encountered several challenges along the way. She is cautious about giving her heart away and may have trust issues. The chorus repeats the line "I just want one to hold my heart," emphasizing the woman's desire for companionship and emotional support.
The song encourages listeners to be vulnerable and to trust others even if they have been hurt in the past. It highlights the importance of human connection and the desire for intimacy and closeness. The lyrics are also empowering to women, as they celebrate independence and strength while acknowledging that it's okay to want a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't need a hero to save me
I am capable of saving myself, I do not require a savior
I'm not a girl to set free
I am independent and do not belong to anyone
It's nothing you did to me
My independence is not a result of anything you did, it's just who I am
I've always been this way
Being independent is a fundamental aspect of my personality, it's not something that has changed over time
I might be strong, I might be weak
I have both strengths and weaknesses, like any human being
There might be a part of me that I won't let you keep
I have boundaries and there are parts of myself that I will not compromise for anyone
Been on this road, and come this far
I have been on a path of self-discovery for a long time and have made progress
I don't need a man to hold my hand
I am capable of navigating life on my own
I just want one to hold my heart
While I do not need someone to complete me, I still desire a deep emotional connection with someone
Don't be afraid to hold this
I am willing to make myself vulnerable and allow someone to hold my heart
Even the thorns have roses
Even though I may have some emotional scars or challenges, there is still beauty within me
I know I can stand alone
I am confident in my ability to be independent
But I can't love on my own
While I am independent, I still desire love and emotional connection with another person
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
I desire for someone to hold my heart and have a deep love with someone
Want you to hold my heart
The main desire of my heart is to have it held by someone who loves and cares for me deeply
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVAN BOGART, ZSUZSANNA WARD, LINDSEY STIRLING, ANDREW GOLDSTEIN
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Don't need a hero to save me
I'm not a girl to set free
It's nothing you did to me
I've always been this way
I might be strong, I might be weak
There might be a part of me that I won't let you keep
Been on this road, and come this far
I don't need a man to hold my hand
I just want one to hold my heart
(I just want one to hold my heart)
Don't be afraid to hold this
Even the thorns have roses
I know I can stand alone
But I can't love on my own
I might be strong, I might be weak
There might be a part of me that I won't let you keep
Been on this road, and come this far
I don't need a man to hold my hand
I just want one to hold my heart
(I just want one to hold my heart)
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
Want you to, want you to
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
Want you to, want you to hold my heart
Want you to, want you to, want you to, want you to, want you to
Want you to hold my heart
I might be strong, I might be weak
There might be a part of me that I won't let you keep
Been on this road, and come this far
I don't need a man to hold my hand
I just want one to hold my heart
(I just want one to hold my heart)
I just want one to hold my heart
@theganon111
She is quite literally, the most adorable 30 year old I have ever seen.
@literallymyonlyhobbies
theganon111 ya amirite
@potatodonkey1856
She looks so much younger than 30
@beastvicious8672
Right, it's her schedule that keeps you apart. She must be so devistated!
@willythemailboy2
Lauren Mayberry would give Lindsey a challenge for that title, but she's only 29.
@popprincess6130
theganon111 Who ?
@merakifalls4391
Hello, random person scrolling through the comments section. You are looking wonderful today. :)
@boobie__4729
Flamehopes thank you
@loveuguys1551
Flamehopes thank u so much u too
@zackwilson8300
Flamehopes how did he know