1. Norma Jean is a metal… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Norma Jean.
1. Norma Jean is a metalcore/ mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, USA- a suburb of Atlanta. They were originally known as Luti-Kriss. They released two albums: an EP (titled 5ep) in 2000, and a full-length release, Throwing Myself on March 13, 2001. After the release of Throwing Myself, the band changed their name to Norma Jean to avoid confusion with rapper Ludacris.
Their original vocalist, Josh Scogin, left the band right after the release of Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child and went on to start The Chariot. He was temporarily replaced by Brad Norris, who was then replaced by Cory Brandan, formerly of Eso-Charis, Living Sacrifice, Uses Fire, and The Handshake Murders.
On August 13, 2002, the band released Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child on Solid State Records which inculded released single 'Face:Face' with the video directed by Darren Doane. They released their second album in March of 2005, titled O God, the Aftermath. almost exactly a year later, they re-released O'God as a Deluxe edition CD\DVD combo with a few hours of recording and tour footage as well as three music videos for Bayonetwork, Liarsenic, and Absentimental.
Norma Jean's third studio album, Redeemer, was released on September 12, 2006, under Solid State records. This was the third studio album since changing their name. shortly after, they released a music video for the song "Blueprints for Future Homes" which was directed by the same Swedish twins that directed "Liarsenic"
In August 2008 Norma Jean released their fourth studio album, entitled the Anti-Mother. Featuring a new drummer, Chris Raines, who replaced former drummer Daniel Davison. Guests on the album include Page Hamilton of Helmet and Chino Moreno of Deftones.
2. Norma Jean is also the stage name of Norma Jean Wright, lead vocalist of the band Chic from 1977-78. Prior to her work with Chic, she sang with The Topettes and The Spinners. Most notably, she sang lead vocal on the 1978 album Chic, which includes the hits "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" (#6 Pop, #6 R&B in January 1978) and "Everybody Dance" (#38 Pop, #12 R&B in April 1978).
Norma Jean left Chic in 1978 to begin a solo career. In July 1978, she scored her first R&B Top 20 hit, "Saturday" (#15), from her debut album Norma Jean on the Bearsville Records label, produced by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. In January 1980, she scored her second (and last) R&B Top 20 hit, "High Society" (#19), also produced by the Chic team. Other popular songs of Norma Jean Wright, include the following: "Sorcerer" from debut album Norma Jean (1978), "Having a Party" from Norma Jean (1978), "I Like Love" from Norma Jean (1978), "Hold Me Lonely Boy" (1979), "Love Attack" (1983), "Shot in the Dark" (1984) "Every Bit of This Love" (1985).
Norma Jean also sang as a backing vocalist with the following artists: C+C Music Factory, Constina, Randy Crawford, Will Downing, Aretha Franklin, Fantasy, Debbie Gibson, Nelson Rangell, Luther Vandross, Madonna, Sister Sledge and Nick Scotti.
3. Another Norma Jean, also known as Pretty Miss Norma Jean (b. Norma Jean Beasler January 30, 1938) is an American country music singer. She is best known for her spot on The Porter Wagoner Show from 1961 to 1967 before her replacement by Dolly Parton. Norma Jean, however, was a country singer in her own right, having a handful of country singles that hit the Top 10 and Top 20 between 1963 and 1966, including "Let's Go All the Way" and "The Game of Triangles". She proved instrumental and important in opening doors for other female country singers. Although she didn't have the songwriting prowess of Dolly Parton, her voice was warm, and her records are still easy to listen to.
4. Norma Jean is the artist's name of country singer, Norma Jean Basier (born Wellston, Oklahoma, U.S.A., 1938).
Norma Jean is best known as a regular performer on the Ozark Jubilee TV show (1955), the Porter Wagoner TV show (between 1961 and 1967). Her recording career started in 1963, the year in which she also became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. She had many country hits in the years thereafter.
She seemed forgotten by the end of the 1960s but returned in 2005 with the comeback album, The Loneliest Star In Texas.
A Small Spark Vs. A Great Forest
Norma Jean Lyrics
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Don't speak.
You nailed down all your words on me and it felt like a blind guide.
Leading me into quicksand.
So fight fair, fight fair.
Not all you hear is noise.
Fight fair, fight fair!
I've earthed this seed so many times.
Branches made of ash and forests born aflame.
Restless and full of poison.
Shattered by a sea of dialogue.
Rabid speech, like dogs with teeth.
Words like a beggar.
That don't speak.
Crouched and bent out of shape.
Rip this tongue out by the root.
Shake the walls of this pale grave.
A blaze, a blaze is set upon the hills.
An open grave from which a great forest will rise, the fire collapses.
The corpses I've made.
This should not be.
Oh, how we curse.
The tongue is a flame.
Let there be grace.
Fight fair.
The lyrics of Norma Jean's song A Small Spark Vs. A Great Forest speak of the impact of words on an individual. The beginning of the song is a conversation where the singer asks the other person not to speak because their words have hurt them before. It felt like the person was being led into quicksand. The singer urges the other person to fight fair and not everything they hear is noise.
The lyrics then take a metaphorical turn, comparing the singer to a tree that has been rooted numerous times. The branches are made of ash, and the forests are born aflame. The singer is restless, full of poison and shattered by a sea of dialogue. The words are compared to rabid dogs' teeth, and it feels like they are being bent out of shape. To escape this, the singer feels it's best to rip their tongue out, shake the walls of this pale grave, and let there be grace.
The song speaks of how a small spark can lead to a great forest, and the tongue is indeed a flame, so it's essential to fight fair and not let words hurt others. The tone of the song is intense and serious, urging listeners to be mindful of what they say and how it may impact the person hearing them out.
Line by Line Meaning
What did you say?
Asking for clarification before reacting
Don't speak.
Asking the other person to stop talking
You nailed down all your words on me and it felt like a blind guide.
Feeling overwhelmed by someone's forceful communication
Leading me into quicksand.
Feeling trapped and sinking deeper into the situation
So fight fair, fight fair.
Asking for equal and respectful communication
Not all you hear is noise.
Recognizing that some words hold value
I've earthed this seed so many times.
Having experienced growth and transformation multiple times
Deeply held in this skin of bark.
Having a strong sense of identity and resilience
Branches made of ash and forests born aflame.
Having experienced destruction and rebirth
Restless and full of poison.
Feeling uneasy and burdened by negative emotions
Shattered by a sea of dialogue.
Feeling overwhelmed by excessive and unproductive talk
Rabid speech, like dogs with teeth.
Referring to aggressive and harmful language
Words like a beggar.
Feeling powerless and insignificant due to someone's words
That don't speak.
Recognizing when someone is not being genuine or truthful
Crouched and bent out of shape.
Feeling defeated and weak
Rip this tongue out by the root.
Expressing the desire for someone to stop speaking altogether
Shake the walls of this pale grave.
Breaking free from limiting beliefs or oppressive situations
A blaze, a blaze is set upon the hills.
Referring to the destructive nature of fire
An open grave from which a great forest will rise, the fire collapses.
Acknowledging the power of destruction to lead to new growth
The corpses I've made.
Referring to past mistakes or harmful actions
This should not be.
Recognizing the need for change or improvement
Oh, how we curse.
Expressing frustration or disappointment
The tongue is a flame.
Acknowledging the power of words to impact others
Let there be grace.
Asking for forgiveness or peace
Fight fair.
Advocating for respectful communication
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER DAY, CORY PUTMAN, DANIEL DAVISON, SCOTTIE HENRY
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What did you say? Don't speak
You nailed down all your words on me
It felt like a blind guide
Leading me into quicksand
Fight fair, fight fair
But all you hear is noise
Fight fair, fight fair!
Fight fair, fight fair!
I've earthed this seed so many times
Deeply held in this skin of bark
Branches made of ash
And forests born aflame
Restless and full of poison
Shattered by a sea of dialogue
Rabid speech, like dogs with teeth
With words like a beggar, that don't speak, that don't speak
Crouched and bent out of shape
Rip this tongue out by the root
And shake, shake these walls of this pale grave
A blaze, a blaze
Is set upon the hills
A blaze, a blaze
Is set upon the hills
A blaze, a blaze
Is set upon the hills
A blaze, a blaze
Is set upon the hills
Open grave from which a great
Forest will rise
The fire collapses
The corpses I've made
This should not be
Oh how we curse
The tongue is a flame
Let there be Grace
With words like a beggar, with words like a beggar
That don't speak, that don't speak
That don't speak, that don't speak
Don't speak
Rip this tongue out by the root
And shake these walls
Shake these walls of this pale grave
A blaze, a blaze
Is set upon the hills
A blaze, a blaze
Is set upon the hills
Fight fair, fight fair!
Fight fair, fight fair!
Fight fair, fight fair!
chris johnson
this was my brothers favorite song from when we where teens. he died last month from a motorcycle crash...you will always be alive in my heart DJ
little shit
RIP, hope you are doing well, friend.
shnoogums1
that opening bit evokes so much emotion in me. it literally makes my heart feel like it's doubled in size. i dont know if it's the plain beauty of it or the nostalgia because this song used to mean so much to me. either way, im almost certain this song will always have a place in my heart
Jack Hampton
don't think so much
shnoogums1
Jack Hampton thanks for the advice
garrettcall
still does much the same to me as well
Jay Pond
The intro is amazing. I used to listen to this on my headphones in my room and just let my mind drift away
SpaceMissile
the ease-in and then the heavy drop.
fuck, it's great
edit: also, never stop thinking. Hampton up there is hella wrong.
Ziplock Dreams
Im glad there is a place on youtube were people like me can get together and listen to our old music
OneEyed Drummer
Aw shit its our fearless leader!!