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."
Soldier
Bebo Norman Lyrics
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And taking back my hand
When all I could think was how long can I follow you
And where do I stand in this world
I lost my faith, my reason to believe
When I refused to see
Oh Lord, you carried me
You battle for my soul
But more like a father
You come and take me home
What is the worth of a man living for himself
With a heart of his own
And every day goes in and out, still without a sign of life
But father won't you please give me more
When everything is closing in on me
I know you set me free the day you died for me
And who is this man who calls me by name
And covers himself with all of my shame
But not even death could make you surrender
I remember
Bebo Norman's song "Soldier" is a song about faith and the struggle to maintain it in trying times, told through the metaphor of a soldier. The first verse talks about a time when the singer was considering letting go of their faith and questioning where they stand in the world. They feel lost, like they've lost their faith and their reason to believe. But then they remember how God carried them through, like a soldier battling for their soul. The chorus compares God to both a soldier and a father, someone who will never give up on the singer and is always there to take them home.
The second verse questions the worth of a man living only for himself, going through the motions without really living. The singer asks God to give them more, to help them break free from the pressures of the world. They know that God set them free the day he died for them. The final lines of the song ask, "And who is this man who calls me by name/And covers himself with all of my shame/But not even death could make you surrender/I remember". This refers to God's love and sacrifice, how he knows the singer's name and takes on their shame, even in death.
Overall, "Soldier" is a powerful song about the struggle to maintain faith in a world that often feels overwhelming. The metaphor of the soldier and the comparison to a father figure make the song relatable to many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember the time when I thought of letting go
Reflecting on a moment when the singer contemplated giving up.
And taking back my hand
Wanting to turn away from following God.
When all I could think was how long can I follow you
Questioning the commitment required to follow God indefinitely.
And where do I stand in this world
Wondering about one's place in the world relative to God.
I lost my faith, my reason to believe
Experiencing a crisis of faith.
When I refused to see
Failing to recognize God's presence and power.
Oh Lord, you carried me
Acknowledging God's help in difficult times.
And just like a soldier
Metaphorically describing God's fight for the singer's soul.
You battle for my soul
Describing God's effort to keep the singer on the right path.
But more like a father
Comparing God's love and care to a paternal figure.
You come and take me home
Desiring to be with God in heaven after death.
What is the worth of a man living for himself
Questioning the value of a self-centered existence.
With a heart of his own
Referring to the selfishness of a person who lives independently from God.
And every day goes in and out, still without a sign of life
Feeling as if life lacks meaning or purpose without God.
But father won't you please give me more
Asking God to provide the singer with a sense of purpose and direction.
When everything is closing in on me
Feeling overwhelmed and trapped by life's challenges.
I know you set me free the day you died for me
Finding hope and release through Christ's sacrifice.
And who is this man who calls me by name
Wondering about Jesus and his identity as the Son of God.
And covers himself with all of my shame
Acknowledging the redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice.
But not even death could make you surrender
Recognizing the triumph of Christ over death.
I remember
Reflecting on the power of Christ's sacrifice and the redemption it provides.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BRANDON HEATH
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