Jeffrey Stephen "Bebo" Norman (born May 29, 1973) is a contemporary Christi… Read Full Bio ↴Jeffrey Stephen "Bebo" Norman (born May 29, 1973) is a contemporary Christian musician from Columbus, Georgia, USA. His most successful album to date is Myself When I Am Real, which included hit songs "Great Light of the World" and "Falling Down". Other popular songs by Norman include "Disappear", "Nothing Without You", "I Will Lift My Eyes", and "Borrow Mine". He initially gained popularity when touring with another Christian band, Caedmon's Call. Norman's fans call themselves Simpletons. Norman is married to Roshare Finecey.

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."

I am
Bebo Norman Lyrics

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Come along, I'll walk you through the world
And we will sing a different song
All along you have unfurled
But I will hold you from now on
I saw the day when you had lost your way
I saw the sun sinking low
I saw the night, remember how you cried
But don't you know you're not alone

No, you're not alone

I am in the sun, I am in the shade
I am in the light that love has made
I am in the cold, I am in the warm
I am in the center of your storm
I am in the fire, I am in the flood
I am in the marrow and the blood
When you cannot stand...I am

Come with me, I'll take you to the sea
And it will be all beautiful
And all the water that covers everything
Cannot compare to my love
For you my love

I am in the sun, I am in the shade
I am in the light that love has made
I am in the cold, I am in the warm
I am in the center of your storm
I am in the fire, I am in the flood
I am in the marrow and the blood
When you cannot stand...I am

When the light won't come
When your breath is gone
When your hope is done
Just look at me, look at me

I am in the sun, I am in the shade
I am in the light that love has made
I am in the cold, I am in the warm
I am in the center of your storm
I am in the fire, I am in the flood

I am in the marrow and the blood
When you cannot stand...I am

Overall Meaning

"I Am" is a song by American Christian singer/songwriter Bebo Norman, released in 2004 on his album "Try." The song is a reassurance of God's constant presence in the lives of his people throughout life's journey. In the opening verse, the singer promises to walk the listener through their world accompanied by a different song. He tells the listener that he is there for them and will hold them firm. He goes on to recount a time when the listener may have lost their way, fought through a difficult night all on their own, but the singer reminds them that they are not alone because he and God are with them always.

In the chorus, the song reaffirms the presence of God in various circumstances of life. Whether it's in the sun, shade, light, cold, warm, or storm, God's presence is constant. The singer says that when one is unable to stand, God is still there with them. The song concludes by urging the listener to look to God even in the most difficult times. The lyrics provide comfort to those who might be going through a difficult time, reminding listeners that God's love is constant and unwavering.

Line by Line Meaning

Come along, I'll walk you through the world
I will guide you through the challenges of the world

And we will sing a different song
Together we will experience a new perspective

All along you have unfurled
You have come a long way in your journey

But I will hold you from now on
I will be here to support you moving forward

I saw the day when you had lost your way
I witnessed a time when you were in a state of confusion

I saw the sun sinking low
I observed a time of darkness in your life

I saw the night, remember how you cried
I was there during your moments of sorrow

But don't you know you're not alone
You have my company and support

No, you're not alone
I am here for you

I am in the sun, I am in the shade
My presence can be found in all aspects of life

I am in the light that love has made
The love around you is an extension of me

I am in the cold, I am in the warm
My presence exists in both comfort and struggle

I am in the center of your storm
Even in chaos, I am present

I am in the fire, I am in the flood
I am present in both destruction and renewal

I am in the marrow and the blood
My presence exists in the deepest parts of your being

When you cannot stand...I am
I am here to hold you up in your moments of weakness

Come with me, I'll take you to the sea
Let me take you to a place of peace and calm

And it will be all beautiful
Together we can experience beauty in the world

And all the water that covers everything
Even the vastness of the ocean cannot compare to my love

Cannot compare to my love
My love for you is immeasurable

For you my love
My love is uniquely and specifically for you

When the light won't come
During times of darkness and uncertainty

When your breath is gone
When you feel like you can't go on

When your hope is done
When you feel hopeless

Just look at me, look at me
In these moments, turn to me for comfort and strength

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DAVID HENEKER, WOLF MANKOWITZ, JULIAN MORE, MONTY NORMAN

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