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.
Songs Sound Much Sadder
Norma Jean Lyrics
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We are smashed men, still moving
We tried everything in the book
No stranger to failure
Death with a steady heartbeat
Scratching into any surface it wants
A world of hurt, a heart of false hope
And while we thought
That we were learning how to live
We have been learning how to die
I should have known, we will be legends
Our homes and dreams
And our worst nightmares
Our worst nightmares have now come true
Tonight when this detain falls on men
Driven by an instinct more powerful than life itself
From horror to hope
From hope to devastation
And while we thought
That we were learning how to live
We have been learning how to die
I should have known, we will be legends
Overfed and concerned
It came with taste and claw
Oh, hated form of emotion
You have become so obvious
My friend, the fatal habit of being myself
Okay, there's hope
Step down with all your friends
Okay, there's hope
Step down with all your friends
Okay, there's hope
Step down with all your friends
Okay, there's hope
Step down with all your friends
Okay, there's hope
Step down with all your
friends
The lyrics of Norma Jean's song "Songs Sound Much Sadder" are complex and poignant, exploring themes of failure, death, and emotional pain. The song opens with the line "We're [incomprehensible]," setting the tone for the rest of the song's heavy and dark subject matter. The band describes themselves as "smashed men, still moving" who have tried everything in the book and are no stranger to failure. Despite the constant setbacks, they still carry on, holding onto a death with a steady heartbeat.
The lyrics suggest a sense of wanting to express joy and beauty, but it is always rejected, leading to a "world of hurt" and "a heart of false hope." As the song progresses, Norma Jean continues to explore the idea that they are learning how to die rather than how to live. The lyrics "we will be legends" suggest that their struggles and pain will lead to a legacy of some kind.
The final portion of the song addresses the idea of hope. The lyrics express a sense of fatalism and self-loathing, with the singer describing themselves as "the fatal habit of being myself." Despite this, there is still a glimmer of hope offered in the repetition of the phrase "Okay, there's hope / Step down with all your friends."
Overall, "Songs Sound Much Sadder" is a heavy and lyrical exploration of failure, pain, and the struggle to find hope and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
We're [Incomprehensible]
We're smashed men, still moving
We tried everything in the book
We've attempted every possible solution
No stranger to failure
We're well acquainted with disappointment
Death with a steady heartbeat
The feeling of impending doom is constantly present
Scratching into any surface it wants
Pain and suffering have taken control
Joy and beauty rejected so many times
Happiness and beauty have been consistently turned away
A world of hurt, a heart of false hope
The world is full of pain, but hope remains despite its falsehood
And while we thought
That we were learning how to live
We have been learning how to die
I should have known, we will be legends
We thought we were gaining wisdom, but in reality, we were just preparing for our inevitable demise. Despite this, we will still leave a lasting impact.
Our homes and dreams
And our worst nightmares
Our worst nightmares have now come true
Our most cherished things and our biggest fears have both become a reality
Tonight when this detain falls on men
Driven by an instinct more powerful than life itself
From horror to hope
From hope to devastation
When tragedy strikes and survival instincts take over, we go from being scared to hopeful, and then ultimately to devastated.
Overfed and concerned
It came with taste and claw
Oh, hated form of emotion
You have become so obvious
My friend, the fatal habit of being myself
We've become numb and overthink things, yet our emotions are still palpable. Our self-destructive tendencies are all too familiar.
Okay, there's hope
Step down with all your friends
Okay, there's hope
Step down with all your friends
Okay, there's hope
Step down with all your friends
Okay, there's hope
Step down with all your
Despite all the pain and suffering, there is still hope. We must come together and support each other through tough times.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CORY PUTNAM, TIMOTHY MCTAGUE
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Kevin Eleven
We'll be legends.
We are smashed men, still moving.
We've tried everything in the book.
No stranger to failure, death with a steady heartbeat.
Scratching into any surface it wants.
Joy and beauty rejected so many times.
A world of hurt, a heart of false hope.
While we thought we were learning how to live,
We have been learning how to die.
I should have known, we will be legends.
Our hopes and dreams, our worst nightmares.
Our worst nightmares have now come true.
Tonight when this deep sleep falls on men.
Driven by a instinct more powerful than life itself.
From horror to hope, from hope to devastation.
And while we thought that we were learning how to live
We have been learning how to die
I should have known we will be legends
Overfed and unconcerned, they came with teeth and claw
Oh hated form of emotion you have become so obvious
My friend, the fatal habit of being myself
Okay, there's hope
Step back with all your friends
Jay Dennis
This song never fails to make me feel a more intense version of what I’m currently experiencing. There was always something about the chorus, the vocal harmonies in the middle of it, and just the everlasting language of “we’ll be legends”
I forgot how much I loved this band.
Jason Scott
Agreed
Jason Scott
Hello?
David Smith
This album was such a banger when it came out. Still is to this day 🤷♂️
Kevin Eleven
We'll be legends.
We are smashed men, still moving.
We've tried everything in the book.
No stranger to failure, death with a steady heartbeat.
Scratching into any surface it wants.
Joy and beauty rejected so many times.
A world of hurt, a heart of false hope.
While we thought we were learning how to live,
We have been learning how to die.
I should have known, we will be legends.
Our hopes and dreams, our worst nightmares.
Our worst nightmares have now come true.
Tonight when this deep sleep falls on men.
Driven by a instinct more powerful than life itself.
From horror to hope, from hope to devastation.
And while we thought that we were learning how to live
We have been learning how to die
I should have known we will be legends
Overfed and unconcerned, they came with teeth and claw
Oh hated form of emotion you have become so obvious
My friend, the fatal habit of being myself
Okay, there's hope
Step back with all your friends
Rebecca Mellito
My top one favorite song from the the lyrics r insane!!
Jason Scott
@Rebecca Mellito same, are you still alive?
Cole
Redeemer was the first CD album that I purchased with my own money back in 2006. No regrets
D Gates
Solid choice!
Fucking love NORMA JEAN!
10thFloor Prod.
Chasing safety was mines!