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.
Sword In Mouth Fire Eyes
Norma Jean Lyrics
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Careful not to break our only scale
But there is no lament in taking chances
Fall a little while before we soar
Sword in mouth, and
Helpless in the bond we have between us
Fire eyes and
Turn to walk the path in my reflection
But not before the sheep becomes the wolf
Loveless without shame
I was only waiting for the calm before the storm
The tongue was being sharpened by the lie
Sword in mouth and
Helpless in the bond we have between us
Fire eyes and
Desperate for the helplessness we love
So tell us all the things we need to know now
You'll find us in the silence of our own guilt
Shout it from the hell below
Shake us but be gentle so
Take our hand and walk us through the
Take my hand, walk me through the land I stole
Help us to lay down
Help us to lay down
Help us to lay down
Sword in mouth and
Helpless in the bond we have between us
Fire eyes and
Desperate for the helplessness we love
The lyrics of Norma Jean's "Sword In Mouth Fire Eyes" song express the internal conflict and turmoil of the singer. The opening lines suggest that the singer is deliberate and cautious when it comes to their thoughts, taking care not to lose their only scale, which could refer to their only means of making rational decisions. Despite this, the lyrics also suggest that there is value in taking risks and experiencing failure before soaring. This line "Fall a little while before we soar" implies that failing can be a part of the journey towards success.
The song then goes on to describe the nature of the bond between the singer and the subject. The use of "Sword in mouth" and "Fire eyes" suggests that their bond is intense, volatile, and potentially destructive. It's a bond built on being "helpless" and feeding off each other's "desperation," as if they are both addicted to the pain and excitement of the relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer appears to take responsibility for their behavior, referring to themselves as a "wolf" in sheep's clothing, acknowledging that they were "waiting for the calm before the storm." The last verse calls for the subject to "help us lay down," implying that they want to let go of the intensity of the bond and the pain they both seek.
Overall, the song is a complex representation of a relationship in which both parties are aware of the harm that he and secretly relish in the passion and addiction. They long to break free from the bond and their internal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
We calmly weigh our thoughts before we know them
We're cautious about thinking things through before we act.
Careful not to break our only scale
We're very mindful of not losing our way of measuring things.
But there is no lament in taking chances
We understand that there's no regret in taking risks.
Fall a little while before we soar
We're willing to fail before we succeed.
Sword in mouth, and
We're ready and prepared to face challenges.
Helpless in the bond we have between us
We depend on each other.
Fire eyes and
We're passionate in what we do.
Desperate for the helplessness we love
We crave the feeling of vulnerability and the support it brings.
Turn to walk the path in my reflection
I'm taking time to reflect on my journey.
But not before the sheep becomes the wolf
I won't allow myself to be weak before I become strong.
Loveless without shame
I don't feel any remorse for being unloving.
I was only waiting for the calm before the storm
I was just being patient before things got chaotic.
The tongue was being sharpened by the lie
I was getting ready to deceive someone.
So tell us all the things we need to know now
We're ready to learn all that we can.
You'll find us in the silence of our own guilt
We'll be alone with our feelings of wrongdoing.
Shout it from the hell below
Speak loudly and clearly, even from a difficult situation.
Shake us but be gentle so
Push us forward, but with care and sensitivity.
Take our hand and walk us through the
Guide us through the tough times.
Take my hand, walk me through the land I stole
Help me make amends for my past actions.
Help us to lay down
Assist us in letting go of our burdens.
Help us to lay down
Repeat of the previous line.
Help us to lay down
Repeat of the previous line.
Sword in mouth and
Repeat of an earlier line.
Helpless in the bond we have between us
Repeat of an earlier line.
Fire eyes and
Repeat of an earlier line.
Desperate for the helplessness we love
Repeat of an earlier line.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cory Brandan Putman
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Miguel Mendive
We calmly weigh our thoughts before we know them
Careful not to break our only scale
But there’s no lament in taking chances
Fall a little while before we soar
Sword in mouth and helpless in the bond we have between us
Fire eyes and desperate for the helplessness we love
Turn to walk the path in my reflection
But not before the sheep becomes the wolf
Loveless without shame. I was only waiting for the calm before the storm.
The tongue was being sharpened by the lie.
Sword in mouth and helpless in the bond we have between us
Fire eyes and desperate for the helplessness we love
Tell us all the things we need to know now
You’ll find us in the silence of our own guilt
Shout it from the hell below
Shake us but be gentle so
Take our hand walk us through
Take my hand walk me through the land I stole
Help us to lay down
Сергей Силуянов
It's 2021. Still awesome, still heartbreaking, still makes me sing along.
LetoChrist
Happy I'm not the only one who comes back To visit such gems
Vincenzo Cascone
it's 2022 and it's still the same XD
Bruno Parrot
2022 i discover this, and still the same. respect from brasil
sweethoneybbq
2023 just saw them live in Iowa City.
Alejandro Bilbog
Love this song
Miguel Mendive
We calmly weigh our thoughts before we know them
Careful not to break our only scale
But there’s no lament in taking chances
Fall a little while before we soar
Sword in mouth and helpless in the bond we have between us
Fire eyes and desperate for the helplessness we love
Turn to walk the path in my reflection
But not before the sheep becomes the wolf
Loveless without shame. I was only waiting for the calm before the storm.
The tongue was being sharpened by the lie.
Sword in mouth and helpless in the bond we have between us
Fire eyes and desperate for the helplessness we love
Tell us all the things we need to know now
You’ll find us in the silence of our own guilt
Shout it from the hell below
Shake us but be gentle so
Take our hand walk us through
Take my hand walk me through the land I stole
Help us to lay down
DeafCope
Thanks brah i was looking for this to sing along ❤🤘
Jonathan Hinojosa
Thanks
Jacob Short
The true Hero