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"
Gone Are The Days
Nichole Nordeman Lyrics
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My true colors bleeding on my sleeve
Do I chance the romance that I've been dreaming of
Instead of wishing for it quitely
Always at a distance,
I wish You'd safely stayed
Despite my resistance
Chorus:
Gone are the days,
Of all that I was afraid of
I've left behind the traces of who I've been
I'm no longer able
To wrestle with this angel
And the closer You get I can let You love me
I had found it was easier to dance around
The edges of who I could be
If I chose to expose what grows deep down
Would You still desire what You see?
No more self-rejection
No longer paralized
This holy perfection
Is my inside Your eyes
Chorus:
Gone are the days,
Of all that I was afraid of
I've left behind the traces of who I've been
I'm no longer able
To wrestle with this angel
And the closer You get I can let You love me (You love me)
Bridge:
Nevermind this mirror hanging on the wall
'Cause I could not pretend to be the fairest of them all
Took a hammer to the glass
To shatter all the pieces, the pieces of my past
Chorus:
Gone are the days,
Of all that I was afraid of
I've left behind the traces of who I've been
I'm no longer able
To wrestle with this angel
And the closer You get I can let You love me (repeat until fade)
The lyrics of "Gone Are The Days" by Nichole Nordeman talk about a person who is grappling with the decision to reveal their true self or continue to hide it. The first verse contemplates if they should take a chance on love and express their true feelings, or if they should stay quiet and continue to wish for it. They have been afraid to take that leap of faith but now they feel like they no longer have to be scared. The verse also highlights the struggles of vulnerability and the fear of rejection that comes with it.
The chorus of the song speaks about leaving behind the traces of their old self and embracing their true identity. The person realizes that they no longer have to wrestle with their inner demons or hide from their true self anymore. They could finally let love in and allow themselves to be loved. The bridge talks about breaking away from false images, breaking the mirror that the person had been holding on to for too long. They could no longer pretend to be someone else and have accepted themselves.
Overall, the song is about self-acceptance, personal growth, and the courage to be oneself. It speaks about the struggle that people experience when they try to be someone they are not, and the rewards that come with accepting oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Do I dare even where what I was thinking of?
Should I share my innermost thoughts?
My true colors bleeding on my sleeve
My emotions are visible for all to see.
Do I chance the romance that I've been dreaming of
Should I take a risk on love?
Instead of wishing for it quietly
Rather than keeping my desires hidden.
Always at a distance,
I kept my feelings at bay.
I wish You'd safely stayed
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Despite my resistance
Even though I fought against it.
You sought me anyway
You pursued me relentlessly.
Gone are the days,
I'm no longer bound by
Of all that I was afraid of
The fears that controlled me before.
I've left behind the traces of who I've been
I've moved on from my past.
I'm no longer able
I no longer have the energy or desire to
To wrestle with this angel
Struggle with my inner turmoil.
And the closer You get I can let You love me
I'm becoming more open to receiving love.
I had found it was easier to dance around
I used to avoid confronting
The edges of who I could be
My true potential.
If I chose to expose what grows deep down
If I allowed myself to be vulnerable.
Would You still desire what You see?
Would you still love me for who I am?
No more self-rejection
I'm done with hating myself.
No longer paralyzed
I'm free from being stuck in one place.
This holy perfection
My inherent goodness.
Is my inside Your eyes
You see my heart clearly.
Nevermind this mirror hanging on the wall
I'm not concerned about my outward appearance.
'Cause I could not pretend to be the fairest of them all
I can't keep up a facade of perfection.
Took a hammer to the glass
I shattered my past and present struggles.
To shatter all the pieces, the pieces of my past
I let go of all that held me back.
And the closer You get I can let You love me (repeat until fade)
I'm learning to accept love from others, especially from you.
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Written by: DAVID STEWART, MARK JEFFREY HUDSON, RICHARD STARKEY
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