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."
Healing Song
Bebo Norman Lyrics
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Oh girl this is gonna be,
It's gonna be a beautiful day
And I can tell by this stretch of silver
Spreading all out across the curves of your face
And for the love, for the love of God
I've gathered up my pride,
And in a world that broke me down
I'm standing up, but not alone
'Cause this is a healing song, oh
And I've got a heart that fails
But love is pushing me along,
I'm lifting up above this veil
This is a healing song, oh
And I don't know if you can tell
But love is pushing me along
I'm pressing up against the rail,
Pressing up against the rail
I can smell the summer in the air
And I swear I can almost see,
I can almost see my soul
Son, I know that it don't seem fair
But I'm turning away from here,
And oh Lord, I am coming home
I've got friends here that love me
I've got all this mercy beating in my blood
And I've got friends here that love me
And that's something good,
That's something good
You and I, we've come so far
We've come so far, we cannot look back
I said you and I, we've come so far
We've come so far, we cannot look back
I said you and I (you and I, we've come so far)
We've come so far (you and I, we've come so far)
We've come so far (you and I, we've come so far)
We cannot look back (you and I cannot look back)
I said you and I (you and I, we've come so far)
We've come so far (you and I, we've come so far)
We've come so far (you and I, we've come so far)
No, we cannot look back (we cannot look back)
In Bebo Norman's "Healing Song," the singer speaks of hope and overcoming adversity. The song begins with an optimistic tone as Bebo Norman sings about the light breaking through the darkness. This light brings the promise of a beautiful day to come. The next verse reveals that the light he speaks of is actually his lover's face, and the silver stretch he refers to is the smile on her face. This imagery paints a picture of overcoming darkness with the help and love of another person.
The chorus of the song brings a message of healing, which completes the optimistic message of the verses. Bebo Norman speaks of his heart that is capable of failure but is sustained by the power of love. As he sings about this healing power, there is a sense of rising up, breaking through, and standing tall. This is further emphasized by the visual of pressing up against a rail, which creates a feeling of both tension and strength. The final verses reveal that the healing power comes from the support of friends and the promise of homecoming.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell by this crack of light
I sense that the darkness is fading away and a new day is dawning.
Oh girl this is gonna be,
Something good is going to happen today.
It's gonna be a beautiful day
Today is going to be wonderful.
And I can tell by this stretch of silver
I see a glimmer of hope in your eyes.
Spreading all out across the curves of your face
The smile on your face tells me that you are feeling better.
And for the love, for the love of God
I am doing this because of my love for God.
I've gathered up my pride,
I have left my pride behind.
I've gathered up my bits and bone
I have put myself back together.
And in a world that broke me down
Despite all the challenges I faced,
I'm standing up, but not alone
I am standing tall with the help of others.
'Cause this is a healing song, oh
This song is meant to heal my wounded heart.
And I've got a heart that fails
My heart has been broken before.
But love is pushing me along,
Love is giving me the strength to move forward.
I'm lifting up above this veil
I am rising above my troubles.
And I don't know if you can tell
I am not sure if you notice it too.
But love is pushing me along
I am being guided by love.
I'm pressing up against the rail,
I am trying to hold on tightly to this feeling.
I can smell the summer in the air
I can sense that something good is coming.
And I swear I can almost see,
I have a clear vision of what I want.
I can almost see my soul
I am becoming more in touch with my inner self.
Son, I know that it don't seem fair
I understand that life can be difficult at times.
But I'm turning away from here,
I am moving on from this difficult experience.
And oh Lord, I am coming home
I am returning to a place of safety and comfort.
I've got friends here that love me
I have people in my life who care about me.
I've got all this mercy beating in my blood
I have a sense of forgiveness and compassion in my soul.
And that's something good,
This is a positive thing to hold onto.
You and I, we've come so far
We have come a long way together.
We cannot look back
It is important to keep moving forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BEBO NORMAN
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