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
We Are Giants
Lindsey Stirling Lyrics
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Do you feel you're afraid to stand alone?
Cut away every safety net
Live your life so you won't regret the road
Feels like you, standing there so small
Just the space between the stars
Don't be afraid to risk it all
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
Raise your flag, let your voice be heard
Put your heart into every word you say
All your failures' a cornerstone
Build a house with the things you've thrown away
Feels like you, standing there so small
Just the space between the stars
Don't be afraid to risk it all
'Cause we are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
Feels like you, standing there so small
Just the space between the stars
Don't be afraid to risk it all
'Cause we are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
The lyrics to Lindsey Stirling's song "We Are Giants" are about feeling small and second-hand, and not being afraid to take risks and stand alone. The first verse asks if the listener feels like they're second-hand, or afraid to stand alone. It encourages the listener to cut away every safety net and live their life without regrets. The chorus repeats "We are giants" several times, emphasizing that despite feeling small, we are all capable of greatness.
The second verse urges the listener to raise their flag and let their voice be heard, putting their heart into every word they say. It also acknowledges that failures are a part of life, but they can be used to build something better. The chorus repeats again, reinforcing the idea that we are all capable of greatness.
The song has an uplifting and empowering message, encouraging listeners to take risks and not be afraid to be themselves. It reminds us that we are all capable of achieving great things and that our failures can be used as building blocks for success.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you feel like you're second-hand?
Do you feel like you're not important enough?
Do you feel you're afraid to stand alone?
Do you fear facing the world by yourself?
Cut away every safety net
Remove all options that hold you back from taking risks.
Live your life so you won't regret the road
Make choices which you won't regret in future.
Feels like you, standing there so small
You feel insignificant, with no impact on the world.
Just the space between the stars
But you are part of something great, just like the space between stars.
Don't be afraid to risk it all
Take big risks, don't let fear hold you back.
'Cause we are we are
You are not alone, we are all in this together.
Raise your flag, let your voice be heard
Stand up for what you believe in and make your presence known.
Put your heart into every word you say
Speak your truth with all your might and sincerity.
All your failures' a cornerstone
Every failure in your past builds a foundation for future success.
Build a house with the things you've thrown away
Use the lessons from your failures to create something positive.
We are giants
Together we are powerful and capable of great things.
We are giant
Individually we have the potential to be great.
We are we are
We are united and strong together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE NA, INC.
Written by: LINDSEY STIRLING, DIA FRAMPTON, MARK EVAN MAXWELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Do you feel like you're second-hand?
Do you feel you're afraid to stand alone?
Cut away every safety net
Live your life so you won't regret the road
Feels like you, standing there so small
Just the space between the stars
Don't be afraid to risk it all
'Cause we are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
Raise your flag, let your voice be heard
Put your heart into every word you say
All your failures' a cornerstone
Build a house with the things you've thrown away
Feels like you, standing there so small
Just the space between the stars
Don't be afraid to risk it all
'Cause we are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
Feels like you, standing there so small
Just the space between the stars
Don't be afraid to risk it all
'Cause we are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
We are giants
We are giant
We are giants
We are we are
Sam Green
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gataers
+Lindsey Stirling Oh LIndsey Stirling your biggest fan. At any given moment, I have all your songs in my phone and laptop. Please come to Nepal.
Beneko '11
+Sam Green it reminds me of RWBY (pronounced 'Ruby - a Rooster Teeth made show) - awesome
Jochen P. Wilhelms
+Ben Merkley Yes it looks al lot like RWBY.
Toblerone
The video style also reminds me of Coldplay's music video for Ink (official fan cut).
Matthew Anthony
+Trixl1962 That is EXACTLY what I was thinking!
sciencenerd218
I love how no one is talking about how she thought it was a good idea to throw the tomato at the monsters and how it squeaks on impact and bounces off the monster. But also how the music is amazing!
Eleni
Yeah I noticed that. She knew it was special, but she didn't know how
Bryce Wood
Thank you! If nobody else commented on this a little piece of me would have died
WENDY CHOVAN
I'd play this if it were a video game