Nichole Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church. She got her start when she entered a Gospel Music Association (GMA) contest in Los Angeles, California and was noticed by a music producer. She has won multiple GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Her best-known songs include "Why," "This Mystery," "Holy", "Legacy," "Brave," and "What If." She also sang a song on the soundtrack Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia, called "I Will Believe"
Fool For You
Nichole Nordeman Lyrics
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when hard core evidence of you is hard to find,
and I am silenced in the face of argumenative debate, and
it's a long hill it's a lonely climb. Cause they want proof,
They want proof of all these mysteries I claim. Cause only
fools would want to chant a man's name.
Maybe it's true, yeah but....
I would be a fool for You, all because You asked me to.
A simpleton who's seemingly naive,
I do believe, You came and made Yourself a fool for me.
I admit that in my darkest hours I've asked what if,
What if we created some kind of man made faith like this,
Out of good intention or emotional invention,
and after life is through there will be no You.
Cause they want proof of all these miracles I claim,
Cause only fools believe that men can walk on waves.
Maybe it's true, yeah but...
(Repeat Chorus)
Unaware of popularity,
and unconcerned with dignity,
You made me free.
That's proof enough for me.
(music break)
I would be a fool for You(fool for you)
Only if You asked me to,
A simpleton who's only thinkin' of
your cause of love.
I will speak Jesus' name(fool for you).
If that makes me crazy,
they can call me crazed,
I'm happy to be seemingly naive,
I do believe, You came and made Yourself a fool for me.
(music break)
A fool for you.
The lyrics of Nichole Nordeman's song "Fool For You" are a reflection on the challenges of faith and belief in today's world. The singer acknowledges that there are times when faith and common sense seem to clash, when evidence for the existence of God is hard to find. She speaks of being silenced in the face of opposing views and feeling like it's a long and lonely climb to hold onto her beliefs.
Despite all this, the singer passionately proclaims that she is willing to be a fool for Jesus, even if that means being seen as simple or naive by the world. She believes that Jesus came and made Himself a fool for her, and so she is willing to do the same for Him. She acknowledges that those who question her beliefs want proof of the miracles she claims, but in the end, she finds that the freedom and love she has found in Jesus is all the proof she needs.
The lyrics are a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and the willingness to stand up for what we believe in, even in the face of opposition. They are a call to action for believers to be unafraid to speak the name of Jesus and to take risks for their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
There are times when faith and common sense do not align,
Sometimes it's hard to understand or justify my faith with logical reasoning.
when hard core evidence of you is hard to find,
It's difficult to find concrete evidence to prove the existence of God.
and I am silenced in the face of argumenative debate, and
I find myself unable to respond well to debates or arguments about faith.
it's a long hill it's a lonely climb. Cause they want proof,
It's a challenging journey, because there are people who demand tangible evidence of the mysteries of my faith.
They want proof of all these mysteries I claim. Cause only
Some people demand evidence of things they can't comprehend, believing it's foolish to believe in mysteries.
fools would want to chant a man's name.
Some people think it's foolish to use phrases or songs glorifying Jesus.
Maybe it's true, yeah but....
It's possible that people who demand proof are right, but there is still a belief in faith.
I would be a fool for You, all because You asked me to.
I am willing to be perceived as a fool for Jesus, because it's what Jesus asks me to do.
A simpleton who's seemingly naive,
To some people it may look like I lack intelligence, but I am willingly naive in the love of my faith.
I do believe, You came and made Yourself a fool for me.
Jesus humbled Himself by coming to earth to demonstrate love for humanity, even dying on the cross.
I admit that in my darkest hours I've asked what if,
In times of doubt, I've been tempted to wonder if there isn't some man-made version of faith that simply keeps people going.
What if we created some kind of man made faith like this,
What if human beings invented a version of faith to help themselves?
Out of good intention or emotional invention,
Perhaps intention or a desire to feel better produced this so-called man-made faith.
and after life is through there will be no You.
After death, is faith irrelevant and doesn't exist anymore?
Cause they want proof of all these miracles I claim,
People who don't believe in faith may require proof of miracles that are believed to have been performed by Jesus.
Cause only fools believe that men can walk on waves.
Some people consider it ridiculous to imagine that Jesus once walked on water.
Maybe it's true, yeah but...
There may be some truth to the criticisms of faith, but there is still a willingness to believe in spite of them.
Unaware of popularity,
Unauthorized by others, yet willing to execute the will of Jesus anyway.
and unconcerned with dignity,
Genuine faith does not worry about appearances or social status.
You made me free.
Jesus brings freedom, even when others may be bound by rules and regulations.
That's proof enough for me.
Feeling this freedom is enough proof for a simple believer like myself.
A simpleton who's only thinkin' of your cause of love.
My focus is always on the importance of Jesus' cause and the love underlying my faith.
I will speak Jesus' name,
I will continue to glorify Jesus and speak His name despite criticism.
If that makes me crazy, they can call me crazed,
People may see me as crazy for believing in Jesus, but it doesn't matter.
I'm happy to be seemingly naive,
I'm content to be perceived as a naive believer in the love of Jesus.
I do believe, You came and made Yourself a fool for me.
Jesus humbled Himself by coming to earth, dying on the cross for humanity.
A fool for you.
I am willing to be perceived as a fool because of my love for Jesus and the faith that comes with it.
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Written by: ADRIAN NEWMAN
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