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."

Long Way Home
Bebo Norman Lyrics

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It's a long way home,
And the fists have flown
In the silence, there's
Nowhere left to run
It's the battle of our pending love
In the shadow of
Another smoking gun

When we dreamed this dream
For the first it seemed
We could live this love
For a lifetime....you and me

[Chorus]
I will not give up this fight
I will not lay down and die
I will not carry this heart of stone
I may not be your place to run
I may not be your kingdom come
I may stumble through this great unknown
But I will be all that is true
I will not give up on you
I was made to be with you alone

Cause you and me,
We're gonna see...the long way home

It's a long way home,
And crying is done
But the sorrow is still
Wet upon your face
Our colding hearts
Sometimes break apart
But now the pieces
Are gathered up in grace

When we dream this dream
For the last time we'll see
That we lived this love
For a lifetime....just you and me

[Chorus]

Cause you and I,
We're gonna fly..the long way home

Overall Meaning

The song "Long Way Home" by Bebo Norman is a beautiful ballad that speaks about the perseverance of love, amidst the struggles and hardships of life. The opening lines describe a difficult phase where the fists have flown and there's nowhere left to run. The battle of love is in the shadow of the smoking gun, and the dream of living together seems to slip away. The verse builds up a sense of tension, which heightens the emotional intensity of the lyrics.

But as the chorus kicks in, the tone changes to that of hope and resolution. The singer pledges to hold on to their love, even in the face of hardships. The determination and grit to never give up on each other, no matter how tough the road ahead, shine through the lyrics. The theme of perseverance, despite the obstacles, is a beautiful testament to the power of love that endures, no matter what.

The song ends with a promise of flying the long way home. It is a beautiful image of overcoming challenges and reaching a place of safety and security, where love is the only thing that matters. The image of two people flying towards their home, holding hands, is powerful, and leaves a lasting impression on the listener.

Overall, "Long Way Home" is a stirring ode to the power of love, despite the struggles, that couples must endure. It is a beautiful song that speaks volumes about the resilience required in a committed relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a long way home,
Making it home won't be easy

And the fists have flown
We've been in some fights

In the silence, there's
Peace is hard to find

Nowhere left to run
We can't escape our problems

It's the battle of our pending love
Our relationship is in jeopardy

In the shadow of
The looming presence of

Another smoking gun
A history of past hurts

When we dreamed this dream
At the start of our relationship

For the first it seemed
We thought this love would last forever

We could live this love
Our love was strong

For a lifetime....you and me
We were each other's forever