Mindy’s debut album, The Sum of All Grace, is the sublime result of this desire. It brings together Mindy’s ethereal voice, rich piano accompaniment and soul-searching lyrics. Such a combination makes this album unlike any other on the market.
Since childhood, Mindy has seen the world through curious, determined eyes. The eclectic entourage of musical influences surrounding her only fed her free spirit.
Raised on the north coast of California, Mindy recalls her grade school music hours with Mr. Lindsay, and the marimba, drums, and flute she played in the school band. She was surrounded by the music of Native American pow-wows and blue grass bands, the Jewish fiddle of her fourth-grade teacher, and her mom singing the classics from the 20s and 30s—even the lullabies from her older sister at bedtime. These are the memories Mindy claims to be the essence of the music she creates.
“There was always music,” Mindy says. “But there was little formal training or discipline.”
Mindy and her family moved to Spain when she was 13. This is where she first began to sing and perform. It also offered the introduction to yet another musical influence.
“Oh, the impact of Spanish music!” Mindy says. “Spaniards are not timid singers. They praise God when they sing and I’ve always wanted to adopt that passion.”
Passion is exactly what drives Mindy’s life. After returning from Spain, she realized she wanted to be serious about music. She dedicated herself to voice lessons and auditioned for every performing opportunity. She always made it to call backs and final heats – but never quite got the part. However, coming so close every time only fed the fire inside.
“A persistent force continued to draw me towards music.” Mindy says. “I learned that my free little spirit had to come down from the clouds for a while and be disciplined in order to handle the competition.”
Mindy had her first breakthrough when she was accepted into Brigham Young University’s School of Music, something she calls “a miracle.” And in September 2002, acclaimed producer and composer Kenneth Cope discovered her at a songwriter’s workshop. Impressed by the depth of her songwriting and the emotion in her voice, Cope offered to produce Mindy’s first album and immediately began to mentor her.
“Kenneth helped me find my voice,” Mindy says. “He taught me how to sing with my soul—to really spill my guts out. I would take him songs every week and he would bring them to life.”
Since that day at the songwriter’s workshop, The Sum of All Grace unfolded . . . in more ways than one. Mindy was named Best New Artist of the Year in 2005 by the Faith Centered Music Association while her album won Best Inspirational Album of the Year. She has recorded on a number of additional projects including Stand in the Light and A More Excellent Way, the 2004 and 2005 Especially for Youth albums for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and most recently was a featured soloist on A Child’s Prayer – Primary Songs for Bedtime, an album which quickly gathered an underground following among young adults and college students for its artistic approach to lullabies.
A highlight of Mindy’s career took place in 2005 when she recorded the song “Emma” under the direction of award-winning producer, Jason Deere on the best-selling album Joseph: A Nashville Tribute. The song won Best Inspirational Recording of the Year at the Faith Centered Music Association’s 2006 Pearl Awards. She performs regularly with Deere and Diamond Rio keyboardist, Dan Truman performing the album for sell-out audiences across the United States. With another solo album planned for 2007, Mindy is quickly becoming an established influence in inspirational music.
“I really believe once I showed God that I was ready to work hard that He showed me the opportunities,” Mindy says. “I don’t completely view this as my music. I am simply the servant.”
Honey
Mindy Gledhill Lyrics
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60, 000 leagues under the bottom of the sea
I will swim to you to set you free
I will swim to you to set you free
Honey, when you feel worn out
When the mirror lies and turns on you
When the es of doubt are singing way too loud
Honey, I will chase them down
Well, your world once revolved
A thousand miles per hour, now you watch it as it falls
And fizzles at a slow dissolve
Fizzles at a slow dissolve
Honey, when you feel worn out
When the mirror lies and turns on you
When the es of doubt are singing way too loud
Honey, I will chase them down
Honey, that's what love's about
And I hope you know you are
More beautiful than you dream you are
And maybe all things must pass
But now you're still wading through the ash
While the fire lasts
Honey, when you feel worn out
When the mirror lies and turns on you
When the es of doubt are singing way too loud
Honey, I will chase them down
Honey, that's what love's about
The lyrics to Mindy Gledhill's song "Honey" are a comforting message to someone who is feeling down and struggling. The first verse describes the depth of the person's despair, being "buried deep 60,000 leagues under the bottom of the sea," but the singer promises to swim to them to bring them to the surface, to "set you free." The second verse addresses the common experience of feeling insecure and doubting oneself, with the singer promising to chase away those doubts and lift the person up. The bridge offers words of affirmation, telling the person that they are more beautiful than they know and giving hope that they will rise from their ash, even while the fire is still burning. The chorus repeats the message that the singer will chase away the negative thoughts and feelings, reminding the listener that "that's what love's about."
Overall, the song is a sweet and uplifting message to someone who needs a reminder that they are loved, valuable, and worthy of happiness. The lyrics use vivid imagery to illustrate the person's emotional state and the singer's compassion, while the melody is serene and gentle, adding to the feeling of comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're blue, buried deep
60, 000 leagues under the bottom of the sea
I will swim to you to set you free
I will swim to you to set you free
If you ever find yourself lost in loneliness, I'll dive into the depths of that loneliness to help set you free from it.
Honey, when you feel worn out
When the mirror lies and turns on you
When the es of doubt are singing way too loud
Honey, I will chase them down
Honey, that's what love's about
Even if everything seems to be going against you, I'll be there for you, and I'll fight off those feelings of self-doubt, because that's what it means to truly love someone.
Well, your world once revolved
A thousand miles per hour, now you watch it as it falls
And fizzles at a slow dissolve
Fizzles at a slow dissolve
Your life used to be full of energy and motion, but now it seems like everything is crumbling away slowly and quietly, until there's nothing left.
And I hope you know you are
More beautiful than you dream you are
And maybe all things must pass
But now you're still wading through the ash
While the fire lasts
You might feel worthless or insignificant, but you're actually amazing, and even though everything eventually comes to an end, I'll be there for you while the world falls apart around us.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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"Honey"
When you're blue, buried deep
60,000 leagues under the bottom of the sea
I will swim to you to set you free
I will swim to you to set you free
[Chorus]
Honey, when you feel worn out
When the mirror lies and turns on you
When the choruses of doubt are singing way too loud
Honey, I will chase them down
Honey, that's what love's about
Well, your world once revolved
A thousand miles per hour, now you watch it as it falls
And fizzles at a slow dissolve
Fizzles at a slow dissolve
[Chorus]
And I hope you know you are
More beautiful than you dream you are
And maybe all things must pass
But now you're still wading through the ash
While the fire lasts
[Chorus]
@MindyGledhillMusic
Wherever you are, whoever you are, I send you nothing but love and good vibes. - Mindy
@testline9459
Thank you mindy, i needed this.
@kangihionko
Hi Mindy, you inspire me so much! Keep doing what you love!!
@berekspreshit
Thanks, i love you Mindy
@WilliamC1966
Shes a beautiful voice...and a lovely soul....❤
@FranklinGervacio
Mindy, as someone who discovered you a few years ago when I bought your Anchor album from Deseret Book, I can honestly say that your music moves me in ways that no one else can. It sends me to a place that teeters between sublime and heavenly and always makes me feel the safety of being in my mother's arms as a young boy and the excitement of young love. Never stop what you're doing. Don't listen to the uninformed critics. We need musicians like you. From the bottom of my heart: Thank you.
@victorialobo1088
your voice helps me forget about my problems. Its magical
@Future.Corpse
I have not found a single Mindy Gledhill song that I don't like. Everyone has either relaxed, calmed or inspired me.
@MindyGledhillMusic
This is my favorite comment of the day. Thank you! Love, Mindy
@AnnaWaree
This is my absolute favorite song right now. I literally listen to it on repeat for hours straight and each time I find something new to love about it!