Marie Hines, a 22-year old singer/songwriter from Spartanburg, SC, is well … Read Full Bio ↴Marie Hines, a 22-year old singer/songwriter from Spartanburg, SC, is well on her way to making her passion known to the ears of Nashville. With her rich alto voice and beautifully honest lyrics, Marie is purposefully crafting her original music to stand out from the sea of typical singer/songwriters. Blending pop, rock, and a little blues, adding a layer of classical strings and piano, and sprinkling warm vocals on top, Marie is unique in her sound and style.
At age 4, Marie walked around with a play microphone, belting the theme song to Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” for anyone who would listen. At age 7, she started taking piano lessons, and at age 11, she began writing original songs. Over the next several years, Marie seized all performance opportunities she was given- playing her original songs in church services, local talent shows, See You At The Pole rallies, school performances, and numerous youth camps across the nation, with audiences ranging in number from 50-850. At just 16 years old, Marie received a standing ovation from a crowd of over 850 people and realized she was permanently hooked on music.
With a strong passion for her music and the determination for pursuing a career in this field, Marie moved to Nashville in 2005 to study commercial piano and voice at Belmont University. In the summer of 2006, Marie joined Stealing Scarlett, a newly formed rock band from her hometown, as their lead singer. With Stealing Scarlett, Marie performed at several local venues, youth gatherings, and a large citywide festival, even performing on a few occasions as a guest artist with other local bands. However, after a year with Stealing Scarlett, Marie decided that heavy rock music just wasn’t her style. She left the band to pursue a solo career and write more songs, while revamping and developing her own musical “sound.” Since this move, she has recorded a 5-song demo in OceanWay studios in Nashville and received over 36,000 song plays on her music Myspace page.
When asked to describe her original sound, Marie says, “It’s like Sara Bareilles and One Republic’s love child. I layer bluesy/rock vocals over pop/rock music, and have a heavy emphasis on the piano and classical string quartet.” Since she loves virtually all types of music, she is influenced by characteristics of several different genres. Her primary focus for her music, however, is the lyric. “My songs are just about as ‘me’ as it gets. The laughter, the heartbreak, the frustration, the search for love, discovering love- it’s all me. They’re as raw, as real, and as vulnerably emotional coming from my lips as they are on my heart- so it’s very important to me that the lyrics speak,” Marie says.
With big dreams and even bigger talent, this cheerful Southern belle is ready to take the music industry by storm. While most aspiring artists look for a lucky break, Marie has a different outlook. Flashing a huge smile, Marie says, “I can’t rely on luck. I was always taught that you create your own luck. ‘When preparedness meets opportunity, you’ll have your luck,’ my mom always said. I’ve spent years preparing for this. I’m still preparing. I’m simply waiting for my opportunity- the opportunity- to share my passion for music- maybe to inspire some to find their own passion. “ She pauses. “Passion… it’s all about passion,” she says. “My passion- my music- it’s who I am.”

In My Arms
Marie Hines Lyrics

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You hold me close
And whisper love
Your hand in mine
More than enough

Love will find you
Love will find you in my arms
Love will find you

Love will find you in my arms

These battlescars
Know the road my heart has traveled on
But this love is strong
And you will carry me home

Love will find you
Love will find you in my arms
Love will find you
Love will find you in my arms
I belong to you alone

We could hold the world, watch it fade
But I swear to you, love remains

Love will find you
Love will find you in my arms
Love will find you

Love will find you in my arms
I belong to you alone

Overall Meaning

Marie Hines's song "In My Arms" is a romantic ballad about a deep and abiding love that provides comfort and strength in difficult times. The imagery in the lyrics is both tender and powerful, as the singer describes being held close and whispered to in love by her partner. She reassures her beloved that "love will find you in my arms," suggesting that their relationship is a haven from the challenges and struggles of the world around them.

The second verse of the song acknowledges the emotional wounds and scars that the singer has endured in her life, but expresses confidence that the love she shares with her partner is strong enough to overcome them. She describes this love as something that can "carry me home" through any hardship or adversity. Finally, the chorus repeats the message that the singer belongs to her partner alone, and that nothing can diminish the power of the love they share.

Line by Line Meaning

You hold me close
You are embracing me tightly with your arms

And whisper love
You are gently expressing your love to me through your words

Your hand in mine
Our hands are interlocked, symbolizing our togetherness

More than enough
Our love is abundant and exceeds any expectations

Love will find you
No matter what happens, love will always come to you

Love will find you in my arms
I will always be here to hold you and offer my love

These battlescars
The wounds and hardships I've experienced in the past

Know the road my heart has traveled on
These emotional scars have shaped who I am today and influenced my heart's journey

But this love is strong
Despite these obstacles, our love remains steadfast

And you will carry me home
You are my safe place and my home

I belong to you alone
My heart and devotion belong to you and no one else