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.
Reaction
Norma Jean Lyrics
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You're acting like
You don't sympathize
With anything at all
Or anyone
For any reason
You're desperate to fill the space
And that makes me a weight,
Pulling you away.
I just made a decision.
This condition is only what you made.
It's calling out your name.
I just want a reaction,
Reaction,
Reaction from you.
Reaction from you.
Negatives and positives will drift,
Contained on whispered avenues so run,
Get out while you can. break a lot of glass.
Leave the place in shambles.
Be careful of what you leave behind.
Be careful of what you leave behind.
You will walk across companies of friends
And accumulate all the pieces that you lost.
You have to know, I sympathize with you.
And that makes me a weight,
Pulling you away.
I just made a decision.
This condition is only what you made.
It's calling out your name.
I just want a reaction,
Reaction
Reaction from you.
Breathing down your neck
I just made a decision.
This condition is only what you made.
It's calling out your name.
I just want a reaction,
Reaction,
Reaction from you.
Reaction from you.
The song "Reaction" by Norma Jean is a powerful expression of frustration with someone who is emotionally detached and selfish. The lyrics suggest that this person is self-absorbed and does not care about anyone or anything, and consequently is only interested in their own needs and desires. The singer is tired of being burdened by the weight of this person's emotional baggage and is looking for a reaction from them - a sign that they can still connect and empathize with others. The singer is also warning them to be careful of the consequences of their actions and the legacy they leave behind.
The song's tone is intense and urgent, with aggressive instrumentation and vocals that convey the singer's frustration and desperation. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and metaphorical language, creating a sense of tension and conflict. "Reaction" is a cathartic expression of raw emotion that speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of feeling disconnected and unimportant to those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Reaction!
The singer wants a strong response
You're acting like
The addressee is behaving in a certain manner
You don't sympathize
The addressee lacks compassion
With anything at all
The addressee is indifferent towards everything
Or anyone
The addressee is indifferent towards everyone
For any reason
The addressee has no justification for this behavior
You're desperate to fill the space
The addressee is trying to avoid silence or emptiness
And that makes me a weight,
The artist feels like a burden to the addressee
Pulling you away.
The artist feels responsible for causing distance in the relationship
I just made a decision.
The artist recently decided on something
This condition is only what you made.
The addressee is responsible for the current situation
It's calling out your name.
The problem is directly related to the addressee
I just want a reaction,
The singer desires a response from the addressee
Reaction,
Repeat of desired response from the addressee
Reaction from you.
The singer specifically wants a reaction from the addressee
Negatives and positives will drift,
Good and bad things will come and go
Contained on whispered avenues so run,
Secrets and rumors will spread so be wary
Get out while you can. break a lot of glass.
Leave immediately and recklessly
Leave the place in shambles.
Intentionally cause chaos and destruction
Be careful of what you leave behind.
Take responsibility for the consequences of your actions
You will walk across companies of friends
The addressee will have many acquaintances
And accumulate all the pieces that you lost.
The addressee will regain what was lost over time
You have to know, I sympathize with you.
The singer wants the addressee to know that they understand and care
Breathing down your neck
The artist is constantly monitoring the addressee
Reaction from you.
Repeat of desired response from the addressee
Reaction,
Repeat of desired response from the addressee
Reaction from you.
The singer specifically wants a reaction from the addressee
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CORY BRANDAN PUTMAN, JEFF HICKEY, CLAYTON HOLYOAK, JOHN FINNEGAN, PHILLIP FARRIS
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Matthew Smith
Best album yet. Been a fan for 15 years and they get better with every album!! Props guys!
WestByGod Virginia
No matter how many times I hear this song it never ceases to give me chills.
Atlas Collective
Same
Armitage Shanks
A true to form performance from this highly underrated band. They just keep on getting better and better.
The best part about listening to Norma Jean, is discovering all the musical easter eggs hidden within all the songs.
Shea Roberts
for sure there are a ton. Its such a weird band considering its lost alot of its founding members and later members. I found out about them from fear before the march of flames as I lived in denver when they they were there. Such a drastic change throughout for them.
Shea Roberts
fear before : as a result of being crossed and my fucking deer hunter are my favorites of them.
Fredd
Why wasn't this an official single? I love 1,000,000 Watts but this song is HUGE.
Shea Roberts
this and death is a living partner are far better than watts
Allan Madhuram
The first half of this song was so full of Deftones.
This song is dope!
Michael Weir
Wholeheartedly agree.