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."
Hear It From Me
Bebo Norman Lyrics
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How can mine compare?
For so long, I've wondered if I'm lost behind
A thousand tongues there, a thousand tongues there
It's all been done before, but I'll do it again
'Cause I know that You want me to
It's all been said before, but I'll say it again
I see all the ways I don't add up
And all that I never did
But You seek empty hands still lifted up
With nothing to give, nothing to give
It's all been done before, but I'll do it again
'Cause I know that You want me to
It's all been said before, but I'll say it again
'Cause I know that You love to hear it from me
More beautiful to You
Than the songs of angels and gifts of kings
More beautiful to You
Are what empty hands can bring
And what desperate tongues can sing
And when broken hearts cling to You
It's all been done before, but I'll do it again
'Cause I know that You want, You want me to
It's all been done before, but I'll do it again
'Cause I know that You want me to
It's all been said before, but I'll say it again
'Cause I know that You love to hear it from me
So hear it from me, so hear it from me
So hear it from me
In Bebo Norman's song "Hear It From Me", the singer begins by acknowledging that talking about love is not a novel concept; it's been done a thousand times before. Despite this, he wants to express his love to someone who not only wants to hear it, but wants to hear it from him. He feels lost behind the thousands of other voices talking about love, yet he still wants to add his unique perspective to the conversation. He recognizes that he doesn't always feel good enough to express love and that he has nothing to give when he comes to God empty-handed. Nevertheless, he believes that his love is important and valuable, no matter how many times those words have been spoken before.
The song speaks to the idea that even though love may be a popular topic of conversation, each person's expression of love is unique and meaningful. Love is not cheap or overdone; it's something that should be repeated over and over again in different ways. Despite our insecurities and fears, we should still express love because it's what we were created for. The song is a reminder that love is worth repeating, even when it feels like it's already been said or done before.
Line by Line Meaning
A love song, You must have heard a thousand times
Expressing love through a song is a cliché that has been repeated multiple times, but the singer wants to share their love in their unique way.
How can mine compare?
The singer acknowledges that their love may not stand out or measure up to the love already expressed, hence the question.
For so long, I've wondered if I'm lost behind. A thousand tongues there, a thousand tongues there
The singer has been troubled for a while, wondering if their love will be lost amongst the multitude of other love expressions being made every day.
It's all been done before, but I'll do it again. 'Cause I know that You want me to
The singer realizes that the act of expressing love has been done before, but they will do it again because they believe it is what their recipient desires of them.
I see all the ways I don't add up. And all that I never did
The singer is aware of their imperfections and shortcomings in the relationship but is still trying to express their love.
But You seek empty hands still lifted up. With nothing to give, nothing to give
The recipient of the singer's love is more interested in the singer's sincerity, even in their inadequacy, and not in the material things they can offer.
More beautiful to You, Than the songs of angels and gifts of kings
The purity and genuineness of the singer's love are worth more to the recipient than grand gifts or songs.
And what desperate tongues can sing. And when broken hearts cling to You
Even when in dire circumstances or a broken heart, if the singer's love is authentic, it's still beautiful to the recipient.
So hear it from me, so hear it from me. So hear it from me
The singer is urging the recipient to pay attention to their sincere expression of love.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: JASON DAVID INGRAM, ADAM MORITZ, JEFFREY STEPHEN NORMAN
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