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.
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River Flows in You
Lindsey Stirling Lyrics
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Looking for something else like the dreams that you had
Filled your life with something else like teardrops in your eyes
Who does care what you are while the river flows in you
You're a beautiful one
You are like the sun 'cause this one river flows in you
You are not the noone, you just look for more here
The lyrics to Lindsey Stirling's "River Flows In You" speak to the difficulty of finding purpose and meaning in life, particularly in times of struggle. The opening lines suggest that the listener is too young and inexperienced to understand the complexities of life, and is instead searching for something else, like the dreams they once had. However, they have been filled with sadness and despair (teardrops in your eyes) and may feel like no one cares about them.
Despite this, the song reassures the listener that they are important and valuable. They are compared to the beauty and radiance of the sun, and are told that they are not a noone, but someone who is worthy of finding fulfillment and purpose. The song concludes by encouraging the listener to embrace the river that flows within them, suggesting that they have an innate strength and resilience that will carry them through difficult times.
Overall, the lyrics to "River Flows In You" are a reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, there is always potential for growth and change. The message is one of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to find strength in themselves and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
You are just too young to find the senses in your life
You haven't yet lived enough to fully understand the emotions and experiences in your life.
Looking for something else like the dreams that you had
You search for something beyond your current reality, just as you once dreamed of an ideal life.
Filled your life with something else like teardrops in your eyes
Your life feels incomplete and you're left with tears instead of joy.
Who does care what you are while the river flows in you
Despite your doubts and fears, you have a unique essence within you that continues to flow and carry you forward.
You're a beautiful one
You possess beauty and worth, inside and out.
You are like the sun 'cause this one river flows in you
You radiate warmth and light because of the boundless energy and potential within you.
You are not the noone, you just look for more here
You are not insignificant or without purpose, but you aspire for greater fulfillment and meaning in your life.
Who does care because you are the one with it inside
Despite external doubts or criticisms, you have the power and potential within yourself to achieve whatever you desire.
Contributed by Camilla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@miguelsecondchannel
I still love this song, who else with me?
@fengwang577
Yup! Forever and always. I play this everyday!
@Felgnox
🙌🙌
@rhondolph772
I love it
@viaanandaprisylla
Its me ❤❤
@Firedrake18blep
🎻😻
@dawnal.8253
My wedding song walked down the aisle, pure bliss. ♡
@MissMunn01
We did too!! Felt tears when we first heard it and then on the day brought tears to dad & my eyes the second it started playing
@Loveduhmusic
The scenery gets me everytime with the beautiful music playing. It's honestly so perfect ❤
@michaelellis4572
This song is one of my favorites. It appears, it was posted 10 years ago. At a time when I used to complain. That there wasn't any good new music 🎼. Little did I know. There was plenty of it. Thank you for playing it and putting it on YouTube. It in addition to all of your other songs. They are a joy to listen to. As well as to watch. In my opinion, they truly are fabulous works of art. Thank you for gracing this planet. With not only your music. Your kindness and beauty. Please don't ever give up trying to make this world a better place. Whether you realize it or not I think you have already made a difference. A difference that will increase in time. The way that you have inspired others. Not only to play the violin 🎻. To inspire others. To achieve their goals and even dreams. Regardless of whoever tells them they can't.