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
Something Wild
Lindsey Stirling Lyrics
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You had other plans
To hang your hopes on
Every road they let you down felt so wrong
So you found another way
You've got a big heart
The way you see the world
You might have some bruises
And a few of scars
But you know you're gonna be okay
And even though you're scared
You're stronger than you know
If you're lost out where the lights are blinding
Caught in all, the stars are hiding
That's when something wild calls you home, home
If you face the fear that keeps you frozen
Chase the sky into the ocean
That's when something wild calls you home, home
Sometimes the past can
Make the ground benneath you feel like a quicksand
You don't have to worry
You reach for my hand
Yeah I know you're gonna be okay
You're gonna be okay
And even if you're scared
You're stronger than you know
If you're lost out where the lights are blinding
Caught in all, the stars are hiding
That's when something wild calls you home, home
If you face the fear that keeps you frozen
Chase the sky into the ocean
That's when something wild calls you home, home
Calls you home
Calls you home
Calls you home
Calls you home
If you're lost out where the lights are blinding
Caught in all, the stars are hiding
That's when something wild calls you home
If you're lost out where the lights are blinding
Caught in all, the stars are hiding
That's when something wild calls you home, home
If you face the fear that keeps you frozen
Chase the sky into the ocean
That's when something wild calls you home, home
The lyrics of "Something Wild" by Lindsey Stirling and American singer Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness remind listeners about the importance of hope, resilience, and perseverance when life seems aimless, confusing, or difficult. At the core of the song's theme lies a message of encouragement and faith, as the singers encourage the listeners to embrace and exploit their inner strength and potential. The first verse describes the struggles of a person who has to deal with disappointment and frustration after trying to follow a predetermined path or plan. Despite setbacks and frustrations, the singer acknowledges that the person's heart is big and that they have the power to chart their own course.
Through the use of repeated choruses and verses, the singers remind the listeners that feeling scared or uncertain is a normal part of the journey of self-discovery, growth, and success. They encourage the listeners to have faith in themselves and keep moving forward, even if they do not know where they are going or what the future holds. The use of metaphors, such as the ocean and the sky, helps to create vivid imagery and reinforce the idea that taking risks, challenging oneself, and exploring new ideas and opportunities is essential in finding one's identity and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You had your maps drawn
You had a plan for your life
You had other plans
You had some different ideas
To hang your hopes on
You put your faith in your plan
Every road they let you down felt so wrong
You encountered failures along the way that made you doubt yourself
So you found another way
You adapted and found a new path
You've got a big heart
You are a compassionate person
The way you see the world
You have a unique perspective
It got you this far
Your perspective has helped you achieve success
You might have some bruises
You have been hurt in the past
And a few of scars
You bear emotional wounds
But you know you're gonna be okay
You have hope for the future
And even though you're scared
Despite your fear
You're stronger than you know
You have inner strength
If you're lost out where the lights are blinding
If you feel overwhelmed by the pressures of the world
Caught in all, the stars are hiding
If you feel trapped without options
That's when something wild calls you home, home
That's when you should follow your intuition
If you face the fear that keeps you frozen
If you confront the source of your anxiety
Chase the sky into the ocean
Pursue your dreams fearlessly
Calls you home
Your intuition beckons you
Calls you home
Your intuition beckons you
Calls you home
Your intuition beckons you
Calls you home
Your intuition beckons you
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TAYLOR BIRD, PETER ANTHONY HANNA, ANDREW ROSS MCMAHON, LINDSEY STIRLING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sav's Asmr
This is my favorite song from her.
WonderPyxel
Same!! It's actually my favorite song in general
Radia Rama
I Love this song so much with all my heart, this is a song you can just listen to when you get sad
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@Gideon Hardin Scott I see the word Xadian there, have I found a fella human
sadaf s.
ahhh thank you again for uploading this!! ❤ sending you lots of hugs! xoxo
pohkee
I love the violin. It’s old but always nice to hear. Also I LOVE THE VIOLIN
Toni Kay
I really like this 😊
Julia Amorina Smith
I love this so so much! 🥺💕💕💕 May I please use it for something? I will give you credit.
Melina Belen Gallegos Soria
@Julia Amorina Smith Good Julia, I am very pleased that you liked it. I will follow you with pleasure. My instagram is @melinagallegoss. Kisses
Julia Amorina Smith
Thank you so much! 💕 I will be using it on Instagram. My Instagram is @juliaamorinasmith. Can you please give me your Instagram username so I can go follow you? :)