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."
Under The Sun
Bebo Norman Lyrics
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And every song I sing
And every love I've ever known
Will never be enough
To ever fill me up
Like the calling of my soul
I know that everything
Everything under the sun
Voices sing out to the one
Who made the stars up in the sky and you and I
Every heart that ever hurt
And every kingdom on the earth
Will see the heavens open up
Over everything under the sun
From the city streets
And from the fields of green
And up from every crying stone
There will rise a voice
That will leave no choice
It will come to call us home
I know that everything
One day everything will cry out
Let it fall just like the rain
Hear it calling out your name
Let it come inside and take you over
Every breath I breathe
And every song I sing
And every love I've ever known
The song “Under the Sun” by Bebo Norman speaks to the longing within every human heart for something greater, something beyond what can be experienced in this world. The opening verse suggests that despite all of the things we can accomplish or experience in this life - our breaths, our songs, our loves - they will never be enough to fill us up entirely. The calling of our soul, the deeper longing for something transcendent, is the only thing that can truly fulfill us.
The chorus continues this theme, with the idea that everything under the sun - all of creation, every person and every kingdom - will one day cry out to the One who made it all. This suggests that there is a purpose and meaning to everything, even if we can’t always see it in the present moment. The bridge introduces the idea that there is a voice calling us home, a longing within us that can only be satisfied by something beyond this world. It invites us to let go of control and allow whatever that longing is to take us over.
Overall, “Under the Sun” is a song that acknowledges the human longing for something deeper and more meaningful than what can be experienced in this life. It encourages us to tune into that longing and to trust that it is leading us somewhere important.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath I breathe
Every inhale and exhale that I take
And every song I sing
Every piece of music I create or perform
And every love I've ever known
Every person or thing that I have loved
Will never be enough
Will never completely satisfy me
To ever fill me up
To satisfy my deepest longings and desires
Like the calling of my soul
Only the call of my soul can satisfy me fully
I know that everything
I understand that all things
One day everything will cry out
Will eventually proclaim loudly
Everything under the sun
All things in existence
Voices sing out to the one
Proclaim in unison to the Creator
Who made the stars up in the sky and you and I
Who created everything including stars, me, and you
Every heart that ever hurt
Every person who has experienced emotional pain
And every kingdom on the earth
Every nation or society
Will see the heavens open up
Will witness a spiritual revelation
Over everything under the sun
Above all things in existence
From the city streets
From urban areas
And from the fields of green
From rural areas
And up from every crying stone
And even from inanimate objects that seem to mourn
There will rise a voice
A voice will emerge
That will leave no choice
That will urge people to action
It will come to call us home
It will lead us to return to our spiritual home
Let it fall just like the rain
Let this spiritual awakening pour down like rain
Hear it calling out your name
Listen and respond to the call of your soul
Let it come inside and take you over
Allow it to penetrate your being and transform you
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BEBO NORMAN, ED CASH
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