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.”
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Mindy Gledhill Lyrics
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Without wings
Touch the sky
Feel the sunlight
Kiss my face
Fly through space
If I knew
It would bring me close to
People stop and stare
So let them watch me
While I dare to suddenly
Dance
Through the street
Tap my feet
I could sing your name
Out loud
Through the crowd
If I knew
It would bring me close to
You
People stop and stare
So let them watch me
While I dare to suddenly
Reach
For your hand
Hush your lips
Steal a kiss or two or three
Shamelessly
If I knew
It would bring me close to
You
The opening verse of Mindy Gledhill's song "Close" starts with a sense of exhilaration and freedom as she imagines herself floating without wings, touching the sky, feeling the warmth of the sunlight, and flying through space. This is a metaphor for the boundless joy she feels when she is close to someone she loves. For her, being close to someone makes her feel like she can conquer the world and soar to unimaginable heights. The next lines reveal that this person she longs to be close to is the subject of the whole song. Everything she says or does is driven by a desire to be close to that special someone.
As the song progresses, the tempo slows down, and the lyrics shift to describe how the singer dares to show the world her love for this person. She is willing to attract attention and let people watch her as she dances through the street, tapping her feet, and singing his name out loud. She doesn't care what anyone thinks as long as she feels closer to him. She then sings about holding his hand, hushing his lips, and stealing a kiss or three shamelessly, with the same sense of boldness and abandon that she expresses in the rest of the song. She is willing to do anything to feel close to him.
The song "Close" is a declaration of love and the lengths people will go to when they're in love. These lyrics convey a sense of passion, intensity, and an almost desperate desire to be close to someone. The tempo changes, the melody, and the chorus are catchy, giving the words a dreamy quality. The song is both an invitation and a celebration of love, encouraging the listener to be bold and pursue the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I could float
I am filled with joy and a weightless feeling
Without wings
There are no limits or barriers that hold me back
Touch the sky
I can reach for the impossible and achieve greatness
Feel the sunlight
I am renewed with warmth and positivity
Kiss my face
I am filled with love and tenderness
Fly through space
I am free to explore and journey to new horizons
If I knew
I am willing to take a chance and risk everything
It would bring me close to
I am hopeful that it will bring me closer to the love of my life
You
I am hopeful that I will be able to connect and share everything with you
People stop and stare
Others may judge or feel envious, but I am not deterred
So let them watch me
I am not afraid to be myself and express my love openly
While I dare to suddenly
I am taking a bold and spontaneous risk to pursue my love
Dance
I am expressing my love and joy through movement
Through the street
I am taking my love and joy into the public sphere
Tap my feet
I am letting the rhythm of life carry me towards my love
I could sing your name
I am filled with love and admiration for you
Out loud
I am unashamed to express my love for you to the world
Through the crowd
I am willing to stand out and be heard among the masses
If I knew
I am willing to risk everything to connect with my love
It would bring me close to
I am hopeful that it will bring us emotionally and physically together
You
I am hopeful that you will feel my love and reciprocate it
People stop and stare
Others may judge or feel envious, but I am not deterred
So let them watch me
I am willing to express my love openly and not shy away from attention
While I dare to suddenly
I am taking a bold and spontaneous risk to pursue my love
Reach
I am stretching out my arm and my heart to you
For your hand
I am reaching out to connect with you physically and emotionally
Hush your lips
I want to savor the moment and share a moment of silence with you
Steal a kiss or two or three
I want to be close and intimate with you without worry or fear
Shamelessly
I am unashamed to express my love and desire for you
If I knew
I am willing to take risks and put myself out there to express my love
It would bring me close to
I am hopeful that it will bring us emotionally and physically together
You
I am hopeful that you will feel my love and reciprocate it
Contributed by Lucy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mariefullante5880
Mindy's songs are not just ear-candies, but also they tell stories.. so good I can make my own music video in my head while listening to it. It triggers our imagination and brings us to another world. Cant really explain it. Her songs are just full of soul.
@MrEdward3th
This song really brings back lots of memory
@skullityLayla
It all started from “All About Your Heart”, where I listened to her songs. Her voice is super soothing☺️, love this new song (reminds me of “Anchor”) 🥰
@kaem4455
it's not a new song. lol. just a new video.
@skullityLayla
@@kaem4455 wow! Didn't know that, but thanks for the info ;)
@melissat7573
All about your heart is my all time most favourite song! ♥️ might use it for my wedding video one day.
@aashikasuseendran9113
I think this song actually came before Anchor :)
@noreenjimenez948
I started also from “All About your heart” then this one, when i first to hear it reminds me the “Anchor”.
@EvieClair
I’ve always loved your music. Thank you for inspiring mine.
@summerskyhomeschool2642
2010 was the year when I first discovered Mindy Gledhill. It's already 2023 and I still listen to Mindy Gledhill songs every single day to start my mornings and to put me to sleep at night... 13 years, time flies! 😱🥰❤️