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."
Where The Angels Sleep
Bebo Norman Lyrics
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Is it fear of the fall or fear of the touch
And I don't know where the angels sleep
And I don't know how to really love
I've never stood still long enough
And I don't know where the angels sleep
I'm no farther forward, just farther along
I hold on to my pride and dig in deep
It's pulling me down, and I am no closer to release
And I don't know where the angels sleep
I don't know how to see you now
The friend from before is different somehow
And I don't know where the angels sleep
And I don't know when I'll love again
But I don't trust myself to just let you in
And I don't know where the angels sleep
It's taken ten thousand days
To get stuck in my ways
And it offers no grace
I cannot stand this place
With love in my face
I walk away slowly
I don't know where the angels sleep
No, I don't know where the angels sleep
Bebo Norman’s “Where the Angels Sleep” lyrics describe the singer’s struggle with love and intimacy. The opening lines reveal his tendency to avoid vulnerability, expressed through running away from emotional connections. He poses a question, wondering if the root of this is a fear of falling, or a fear of touch. The singer then admits that he doesn’t know where the angels sleep, implying that he lacks spiritual guidance or support.
Continuing on this theme, the following lyrics express the singer’s inability to truly love or connect with others. He suggests that he hasn’t ever stood still long enough to fully experience love. The repetition of “And I don’t know where the angels sleep” reinforces this idea that he feels lost and unsure in his spiritual journey.
The next stanza reveals that the singer is frustrated with his lack of progress, despite being alive and strong. He admits to holding on to his pride, even though it is pulling him down and keeping him stuck. He still doesn’t know where the angels sleep, highlighting his search for guidance and direction.
The final verse acknowledges that the singer’s relationships have changed; he doesn’t know how to connect with his friend. He then admits that he doesn’t trust himself to love again, which keeps him from being vulnerable. The tone turns bleak, as he describes feeling stuck and without hope. The last line, repeating “I don’t know where the angels sleep,” reinforces the sense of being lost and without direction.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I always run
I'm not sure why I always flee or withdraw myself
Is it fear of the fall or fear of the touch
Is it because I'm scared of being hurt or afraid of being vulnerable to someone or something?
And I don't know where the angels sleep
I don't know where to find comfort or solace in my current state of turmoil
But I am alive and standing strong
Although I'm struggling, I'm still alive and resilient
I'm no farther forward, just farther along
I haven't made progress, just moved further in time
I hold on to my pride and dig in deep
I cling onto my ego and stubbornness, refusing to let go
It's pulling me down, and I am no closer to release
My pride is weighing me down, preventing me from finding peace or freedom
I don't know how to see you now
I don't know how to perceive or understand you at this moment
The friend from before is different somehow
You're not the person I used to know or recognize
But I don't know where the angels sleep
I still don't know where to find refuge from my struggles
And I don't know when I'll love again
I don't know when I'll be able to open myself up to love again
But I don't trust myself to just let you in
I don't have confidence in myself to fully trust someone new
It's taken ten thousand days
It's taken a really long time
To get stuck in my ways
To become set and rigid in my habits and behavior
And it offers no grace
It doesn't provide any forgiveness or mercy
I cannot stand this place
I can't bear to be in this emotional state any longer
With love in my face
With the prospect of love and vulnerability looming over me
I walk away slowly
I slowly back away and choose to remain guarded and protected
I don't know where the angels sleep
I'm still searching for a place that can heal my wounded soul
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BEBO NORMAN
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