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
Jingle Bell Rock
Lindsey Stirling Lyrics
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Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
That's the jingle bell
That's the jingle bell
That's the jingle bell rock
The lyrics to Lindsey Stirling's rendition of Jingle Bell Rock evoke images of wintertime festivities and holiday cheer. The first verse sets the scene with snow falling and people having fun. The jingle hop, a reference to a dance style popular in the 1950s, has started and everyone is enjoying themselves.
The chorus repeats the classic line "jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock" several times, a phrase that has become synonymous with the holiday season. The jingle bells swing and ring in time with the music, adding to the festive atmosphere. The second verse mentions Jingle Bell Square, a fictional location filled with dancing and prancing among the snowflakes.
The bridge of the song is particularly catchy, with lyrics describing the perfect night for rocking out and riding in a one-horse sleigh. The imagery is vivid and whimsical, painting a picture of a joyful celebration. The final verse encourages everyone to join in on the festivities, mixing and mingling to the rhythm of the jingling bells.
Overall, the lyrics to Jingle Bell Rock capture the essence of the holiday season, from the snow and the bells to the singing and dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
The sound of jingle bells rings out loud and clear, setting a rocking rhythm
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
The bells sway from side to side and create a joyful sound
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
The snowy weather is creating heaps of happiness and excitement
Now the jingle hop has begun
Everyone is starting to dance and move to the beat of the jingle bells
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
The bells ring in unison, creating a perfectly timed melody
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
People are joyfully moving around in a festive gathering place
In the frosty air
The cold weather adds to the wintery atmosphere
What a bright time, it's the right time
The time for celebration is perfect and couldn't be any better
To rock the night away
To enjoy the night with high energy and excitement
Jingle bell time is a swell time
The time of the year when jingle bells are heard brings a great feeling of joy and happiness
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
Travelling in a small horse-drawn carriage in the snow is a fun activity to do during this time
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Encouraging the horse to move quickly and in time with the jingle bells
Jingle around the clock
Continuing to dance to the beat of the jingle bells all night long
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
People come together, move around and dance to the sound of jingle bells
That's the jingle bell
The sound of the bell is unmistakable and unique
That's the jingle bell
The sound of the bell is unmistakable and unique
That's the jingle bell rock
All of the elements of the celebration come together to form a joyful and energetic rock-style atmosphere
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joseph Beal, James Boothe
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