Atlanta Rhythm Section, sometimes abbreviated ARS, is an American rock band… Read Full Bio ↴Atlanta Rhythm Section, sometimes abbreviated ARS, is an American rock band from the South The band unofficially formed in 1970 as former members of the Candymen and the Classics IV became the session band for the newly opened Studio One in Doraville, Georgia, near Atlanta. After playing on other artists' recordings, they decided to become a true band in their own right. The members of the original band were Rodney Justo (singer), Barry Bailey (guitarist), Paul Goddard (bassist), Dean Daughtry (keyboardist) and Robert Nix (drummer). Justo left the band after the first album and was replaced by Ronnie Hammond. Buddy Buie, the band's manager and producer, is listed first on almost all of the songwriting credits of the band's songs.

While ARS would never reach the commercial success of Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Marshall Tucker Band, the group had a strong following in the south and charted a number of hits such as "Imaginary Lover," "I'm Not Going to Let it Bother Me Tonight," "Champagne Jam," "So Into You," and a remake of a Classics IV hit, "Spooky."

The band also influenced a number of rock and country artists, notably Travis Tritt, who recorded a cover of the ARS songs, "Back Up Against the Wall" and "Homesick." The group Shudder to Think covered "So Into You."

Normal Love
Atlanta Rhythm Section Lyrics

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Normal love
I need some normal love
Not a sickness, nor madness
Just an everyday affair
But just like an old fashion love song
These days it's rare
Outer space
These days that's commonplace

If it's storybook, or strange
It's the passion of the day
Caught up in that old cosmic circle
So out of place
Normal love
Make it sweet, make it simple
Ooh, that's what I need
Just a smile, just a kiss
Normalness
What a twist
I need your normalness
I'd forget you if I could
And normally I would

But just like an old family portrait, you're one of a kind
And in these crazy time I need, your normal love

Overall Meaning

The Atlanta Rhythm Section's song Normal Love expresses the need for simplicity and normalcy in a relationship. The singer admits to being caught up in the hype of modern love and desires to return to a traditional and uncomplicated form of love. The lyrics suggest that modern relationships are often complicated, whereas the "normal" kind of love is straightforward and easy to manage. The line, "I'd forget you if I could, and normally I would" hints at the struggles of modern love and the challenges people face in maintaining normalcy in their relationships.

The song also touches on the idea that there isn't much room for old-fashioned love songs in today's world. Instead, people seem to be more concerned with outer space and other modern advancements. The lyrics suggest that while society is quickly evolving and moving forward, people still long for the simplicity and normalcy of the past.

Overall, Normal Love is a song about wanting more from a relationship than what the modern world sometimes offers. It's a call for simplicity, normalcy and a return to traditional values.

Line by Line Meaning

Normal love
The desire for a regular, average relationship

I need some normal love
The singer is searching for a common love, not one that is strange or intense

Not a sickness, nor madness
The singer wants a love that is not overwhelming or consuming, but rather healthy and reasonable

Just an everyday affair
The artist desires a relationship that is unremarkable and typical

But just like an old fashion love song
The artist recognizes that this type of love is not common in today's world

These days it's rare
The singer acknowledges that normal love is uncommon nowadays

Outer space
Used as a metaphor for something that is unusual or out of the ordinary

These days that's commonplace
The unusual is now becoming more common

If it's storybook, or strange
The artist wants a love that is not fantastical or abnormal

It's the passion of the day
But in modern times, an intense love is often valued over a traditional love

Caught up in that old cosmic circle
The singer feels trapped in the cycle of wanting a regular love while feeling surrounded by intense love

So out of place
The artist's desire for normalcy seems out of place in the current world

Make it sweet, make it simple
The singer wants a love that is sweet and uncomplicated

Ooh, that's what I need
The singer emphasizes their need for a normal relationship

Just a smile, just a kiss
The singer wants love that is not overly passionate, but simple acts of affection

Normalness
The artist desires a relationship that is average and not extreme

What a twist
The idea of desiring normal love is a surprise or unexpected

I need your normalness
The singer needs their partner to be a source of normality in the midst of a chaotic world

I'd forget you if I could
The singer recognizes that forgetting their partner would be easier than coping with the rarity of normal love

And normally I would
Under normal circumstances, the artist would forget this normal relationship

But just like an old family portrait, you're one of a kind
The artist acknowledges that their partner is unique and special to them, like a cherished family photo

And in these crazy time I need, your normal love
The artist emphasizes their need for a normal relationship, especially during uncertain or difficult times

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BUDDY BUIE, DEAN DAUGHTRY, J COBB, ROBERT NIX

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