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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Where Do We Go
Lindsey Stirling Lyrics
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We're sailing, aren't we?
It's hard to tell the water from my tears
Don't worry
Have faith they told me
It was easier than in my younger years
Now that I'm older, now that it's colder
Day after day, like a wave after wave
We did everything right and now I'm asking
Where do we go? oh
When our prayers are answered
Where do we go? oh
When our prayers are answered but the answer is no
Tell me where the wind blows
Tell me where the wind goes
Where do we go?
We're dreaming
We're dreaming, aren't we?
'Cause you're still with me sometimes when I sleep
This hallway, I'll walk it bravely
And all the cliffs and faultlines in between
Now that I'm older, now that it's colder
Life keeps on crashing
Day after day, like a wave after wave
We did everything right and now I'm asking
Where do we go? oh
When our prayers are answered
Where do we go? oh
When our prayers are answered but the answer is no
Tell me where the wind blows
Tell me where the wind goes
Where do we go?
Where do we go? oh
When our prayers are answered
Where do we go? oh
When our prayers are answered but the answer is no
Tell me where the wind blows
Tell me where the wind goes
Where do we go?
The song "Where Do We Go" by Lindsey Stirling Feat. Carah Faye is a powerful emotional journey of the struggle to find meaning and hope in life, despite the difficulties and disappointments that inevitably come our way. It begins with a metaphorical sailing trip, where the singer reflects on how difficult it is to tell the water from her tears, which suggests that she is struggling to keep her emotions under control. She has been told to have faith, but she is finding it hard to do so, even though it was easier when she was younger.
As the song progresses, the singer's struggles become more evident. She realizes that life keeps on crashing day after day, like wave after wave, and struggles to understand why, despite doing everything right, things are not going as planned. Her prayers have been answered, but sometimes the answer is no, and she is left wondering where to go from here. The chorus repeats the question "Where do we go?" while acknowledging the ambiguity of the answer.
The singer's dream sequences suggest that she is hoping to find solace and comfort with someone else, perhaps the person she is addressing in the song. She bravely walks the hallway, regardless of the cliffs and faultlines in between, suggesting that she is determined to face her fears and find a way forward.
Overall, the song speaks to anyone who has experienced disappointment and struggles to make sense of their lives. It encourages us to keep on trying, keep on dreaming, and keep on asking the difficult questions, even when the answers are elusive.
Line by Line Meaning
We're sailing
We're moving forward in life
We're sailing, aren't we?
We're making progress, right?
It's hard to tell the water from my tears
I'm having a hard time distinguishing between what's happening around me and my own emotions
Don't worry
Stay calm
Have faith they told me
They advised me to trust in something greater than myself
It was easier than in my younger years
I used to struggle with the concept of faith more when I was younger
Now that I'm older, now that it's colder
Now that I'm more experienced, now that things are more difficult
Life keeps on crashing
Life is chaotic and unpredictable
Day after day, like a wave after wave
Challenges keep coming
We did everything right and now I'm asking
I thought we followed all the right steps, but now I'm questioning where we're headed
Where do we go? oh
What's our next move?
When our prayers are answered
If we get what we ask for
When our prayers are answered but the answer is no
When we don't get the outcome we hoped for
Tell me where the wind blows
What direction do we follow?
Tell me where the wind goes
What's driving our journey?
We're dreaming
We have hopes and aspirations
We're dreaming, aren't we?
We're imagining the future, right?
'Cause you're still with me sometimes when I sleep
Because even in my dreams, you're still a part of my life
This hallway, I'll walk it bravely
I'll face challenges head-on
And all the cliffs and faultlines in between
Despite the obstacles in our way
Where do we go? oh
What's our plan?
When our prayers are answered
If we get what we ask for
When our prayers are answered but the answer is no
When we don't get the outcome we hoped for
Tell me where the wind blows
Where do we follow?
Tell me where the wind goes
What's driving our journey?
Where do we go? oh
What should our next step be?
When our prayers are answered
If we get what we ask for
When our prayers are answered but the answer is no
When we don't get the outcome we hoped for
Tell me where the wind blows
What direction should we go?
Tell me where the wind goes
What's driving our journey?
Where do we go?
What's our destination?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HARLIN JAMES, FRANCESCA RICHARD, JUSTIN ROBERT CANTON
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