Norman was originally involved in Young Life Ministries and gained a considerable fan base by performing at the summer camps there. This has drawn parallels to musician Matt Wertz and producer Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Amy Grant), both who gained fame through their involvement with Young Life. Upon releasing Big Blue Sky, his third album, Norman included a slip asking for donations to the organization. His song "Walk Down This Mountain" is about an experience at Young Life's Wilderness Ranch.
Norman released Between the Dreaming and the Coming True in September 2006. The tour in support of this album featured Christian music newcomers Aaron Shust and Brandon Heath. Norman is a graduate of Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. His song, "To Find My Way To You" was used on various promos for the CBS sitcom, The Class.
Bebo's single called "Britney" is written to Britney Spears, and is featured on Norman's ninth studio self-titled album. Recently (2007–2008) Bebo has appeared with several notable Christian artists on tour as they present Andrew Peterson's "Behold the Lamb" concerts during the Christmas season.
Bebo Norman's new album, "Ocean", released on September 28, 2010. It's a personal album, according to Norman, that covers the discovery of his true identity and the battle between fear and faith. The singer/songwriter told CBN.com that he hopes "Ocean" causes listeners to "look internally… at where they draw their own identity from. It’s worth wrestling with who we are, where we draw our value from, and where we draw our life from and .... refocusing on the source of whatever season of life we are in rather than focusing on the season itself."
A Million Raindrops
Bebo Norman Lyrics
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Breaking through the gray I'm lost within
Can I hear the wind?
Like a secret telling me I'll live again
I need you
All your thoughts, let them fall
Like a million raindrops
Every word from your lips
Like a father's kiss
That all my life I've waited on
Can I walk the line?
Tell me, will you be my safety net?
Can you save a life?
Tangled up in weakness and regret
I know you can
All your thoughts, let them fall
Like a million raindrops
On this desolate ground I'm standing on
Every word from your lips
Like a father's kiss
That all my life I've waited on
That all my life I've waited on
I'm crying out to you
I'm crying out to you, yeah
There's nothing left to lose
There's nothing left to prove, yeah
I'm crying out to you
I'm crying out to you
All your thoughts, let them fall
Like a million raindrops
On this desolate ground I'm standing on
Every word from your lips
Like a father's kiss
That all my life I've waited on
All your thoughts, let them fall
Like a million raindrops
On this desolate ground I'm standing on
Every word from your lips
Like a father's kiss
That all my life I've waited on
That all my life I've waited on
In Bebo Norman's song "A Million Raindrops," the singer is expressing his need for God's presence in his life. The imagery of the sun breaking through the gray and the wind as a secret symbolize the hope he feels in his darkest moments. He acknowledges his weaknesses and regrets but finds solace in the idea of God being his safety net and saving him. The chorus talks about letting God's thoughts fall like raindrops on the desolate ground he stands on. This represents the idea that God's thoughts and words have the power to transform and bring life to barren and hopeless situations. The line "Every word from your lips like a father's kiss" reveals the intimacy he seeks with God and the comfort he finds in the idea of being loved and accepted unconditionally by Him.
Overall, the song's message is about finding hope and comfort in God's presence and the transformative power of His words. The singer acknowledges his vulnerabilities and needs but is reassured by God's love and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I feel the sun?
Breaking through the gray I'm lost within
Asking if he can feel joy and happiness again, as he's currently feeling lost and stuck in a difficult situation
Can I hear the wind?
Like a secret telling me I'll live again
Wondering if he can hear hope and encouragement that tells him things will get better in the future
I need you
Acknowledging that he needs help and support from someone else in order to get through his struggles
All your thoughts, let them fall
Like a million raindrops
On this desolate ground I'm standing on
Asking for guidance and wisdom from a higher power, comparing their thoughts to a healing rain on his struggling life
Every word from your lips
Like a father's kiss
That all my life I've waited on
Feeling comforted and loved by the words of the higher power, comparing them to the loving embrace of a father
Can I walk the line?
Tell me, will you be my safety net?
Can you save a life?
Tangled up in weakness and regret
I know you can
Asking if the higher power can be his support and save him from his current struggles, believing that they can and will help him
I'm crying out to you
There's nothing left to lose
There's nothing left to prove, yeah
I'm crying out to you
Desperately pleading with the higher power for help, feeling like he has nothing more to give or prove on his own
All your thoughts, let them fall
Like a million raindrops
On this desolate ground I'm standing on
Every word from your lips
Like a father's kiss
That all my life I've waited on
Reiterating his plea for guidance and support from the higher power, comparing their words to a healing rain and a loving embrace
Contributed by Carson V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.