Norful, a minister who is also the son of an African Methodist Episcopal Church minister, was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas but grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma, deeply involved in his father's church. He was interested in music from a very young age, reportedly picking out one-finger piano melodies from the age of two. His parents supported him with music lessons, and, unusually for his background, allowed him to experiment with and listen to the current R&B and soul music of the day as well as gospel music. Norful graduated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a History major and spent four years teaching high school. In 1998 he felt "called" to the ministry, and pursued a Masters of Divinity degree at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. Upon graduation and ordination, he took a position as assistant pastor at a church in Chicago. He participated in an album release by the Thompson Community Choir, a well-known gospel group, and contributed a song as well as solo vocals. He was then offered the opportunity to make a solo album for EMI Gospel, I Need You Now. The album was a slow starter but eventually went gold, spending two years in the upper reaches of the Billboard Gospel Charts.
He was nominated for and won a Grammy in 2005 for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album. He is also signed to EMI-CMG Publishing and his own Norful Music Publishing as a songwriter. He performed on June 6, 2005, for President George W. Bush in a concert honoring Black Music Month.
Norful's music is best described as a fusion between gospel, 70's soul and contemporary R&B; the influences of artists such as Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway and other male soul/R&B vocalists of the 70's and 80's is clear.
Norful is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
On October 3rd 2006, Norful released his 3rd album, Life Changing.
It's All About You
Smokie Norful Lyrics
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It's all about You, yeah, yeah
So many days in so many ways
I took for granted, all You had planted
In my life for me to enjoy
Since I was a little bitty boy
All you've done for me
You've made my life complete
Oh, what joy to me You bring
So forever I lift my voice and sing
It's all about You
I'm so glad that I have found
The One who turned my life around
Made my world a better place to live
It's all about You
I'm so glad You came this way
Made my darkness turn to day
Now it's for You I believe
Whenever I think how good you've been
In spite of my sins, for all the wrong I've done
I can't help but cry and ask, "Lord, why'"
Show me love unconditionally, in spite of
Now I'm taking this stand
Holding up my right hand
And for all of my days
I'll give Your name the praise
Oh, what joy to me You bring
And forever I'll lift my voice and sing
It's all about You
I'm so glad that I have found
The One who turned my life around
Made my world a better place to live
It's all about You
I'm so glad You came this way
Made my darkness turn to day
Now it's for You I believe
It's all about You
I'm so glad that I have found
The One who turned my life around
Made my world a better place to live
It's all about You
I'm so glad You came this way
Made my darkness turn to day
Now it's for You I believe
I live for You
I breathe for You
And my being for You
All I do is for You
I sing for You
Clap my hands for You
Do my dance for You
All I do is for You
In my home for You
On my job for You
In the mall for You
All I do is for You
I sing for You, for You
Do my dance for You
Lift my hands for You
All I do is for You
Even in my darkest hour
You are there to give me power
I'm so glad I found me some You
Even in my darkest hour
You are there to give me power
I'm so glad I found me some You
Even in my darkest hour
You are there to give me power
I'm so glad I found me some You
Even in my darkest hour
You are there to give me power
I'm so glad I found me some You
It's all about You
I'm so glad that I have found
The One who turned my life around
Made my world a better place to live
It's all about You
I'm so glad You came this way
Made my darkness turn to day
Now it's for You I believe
It's all about You
I'm so glad that I have found
The One who turned my life around
Made my world a better place to live
It's all about You
I'm so glad You came this way
Made my darkness turn to day
Now it's for You I believe
It's all about You
"It's All About You" is a gospel song by Smokie Norful. The song is an expression of gratitude to God and acknowledges the role that God has played in the singer's life. The lyrics start by expressing how the singer used to take things for granted but now they can see all that God has done for them. The singer sings about the joy that God brings to them and the way that God has turned their life around. The chorus repeats that "It's all about You", referring to God.
The second verse talks about how God has shown love to the singer unconditionally despite their sins and wrong actions. The singer takes a stand to give God worship and praise for the rest of their days. The bridge of the song is an expression of the different ways that the singer dedicates their life and actions to God. The song ends with the final repetition of the chorus emphasizing that it's all about God.
The song is a powerful expression of faith and gratitude towards God. The lyrics acknowledge the transformative power of God in an individual's life and the hope and joy that comes through a relationship with God. The song has resonated with many people and has been a popular gospel track for worship services and personal devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go, oh yeah
The song begins with a cheerful exclamation as the artist prepares to talk about an important subject.
It's all about You, yeah, yeah
The main message of the song is introduced right away, emphasizing that the focus is on someone or something else other than the artist.
So many days in so many ways
The artist reflects on the many days and ways in which they took something for granted.
I took for granted, all You had planted
The artist did not appreciate something that was intentionally given or made for them to enjoy.
In my life for me to enjoy
The thing the artist took for granted was designed to bring them joy and enhance their life.
Since I was a little bitty boy
The artist has been receiving this gift since they were a young child.
Now my eyes are open so I can see
The artist has had a realization and can now see something they were previously unaware of.
All you've done for me
The artist recognizes that someone or something has been actively doing things for their benefit.
You've made my life complete
The thing or person the artist is referring to has had a significant positive impact on their life, making it whole or fulfilling.
Oh, what joy to me You bring
The artist experiences happiness or pleasure because of the presence or actions of someone or something else.
So forever I lift my voice and sing
The artist will continue to express gratitude and praise through a particular form of artistic expression.
I'm so glad that I have found
The artist is pleased to have discovered someone or something that has made a positive impact on their life.
The One who turned my life around
The artist credits this newfound person or thing with being the cause of a significant positive change in their life.
Made my world a better place to live
The artist's life has improved as a result of the presence or actions of the person or thing they are referring to.
Now it's for You I believe
The artist expresses belief in someone or something in response to their positive impact on their life.
Whenever I think how good you've been
The artist reflects on the goodness of the person or thing they are referring to.
In spite of my sins, for all the wrong I've done
The artist acknowledges that they have done wrong, but the person or thing they are referring to has been good to them anyway.
I can't help but cry and ask, "Lord, why'"
The artist is emotionally overwhelmed by the goodness of the person or thing and feels compelled to ask why they are being treated so kindly despite their shortcomings.
Show me love unconditionally, in spite of
The artist asks for love to be shown to them without conditions, regardless of their past faults or mistakes.
Now I'm taking this stand
The artist has made a decision to take a particular action or hold a specific belief as a result of the goodness of the person or thing they are referring to.
Holding up my right hand
The artist is making a public declaration or promise while physically raising their hand.
And for all of my days
The artist intends to continue their current mindset or lifestyle for the rest of their life.
I'll give Your name the praise
The person or thing they are referring to will be celebrated, thanked, or praised by the artist through a particular form of expression.
I live for You
The artist's reason for living or existing is the person or thing they are referring to.
I breathe for You
The artist's reason for breathing or living is the person or thing they are referring to.
And my being for You
The artist exists or lives for the person or thing they are referring to.
All I do is for You
The artist's actions and behaviors are motivated by the person or thing they are referring to.
I sing for You
The artist's singing is a particular form of expression used to celebrate or thank the person or thing they are referring to.
Clap my hands for You
The artist is physically expressing enthusiasm, joy, or excitement for the person or thing they are referring to.
Do my dance for You
The artist is performing a particular movement or set of movements to celebrate or thank the person or thing they are referring to.
In my home for You
The artist's living space is dedicated to or used to celebrate the person or thing they are referring to.
On my job for You
The artist's work is dedicated to or performed for the person or thing they are referring to.
In the mall for You
The artist's leisure time or activities are dedicated to or performed for the person or thing they are referring to.
Even in my darkest hour
The artist acknowledges that they have experienced moments of deep difficulty, sadness, or despair.
You are there to give me power
The person or thing they are referring to has the ability to provide strength or assistance during difficult times.
I'm so glad I found me some You
The artist feels fortunate or lucky to have discovered the person or thing they are referring to.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTONIO DIXON, SMOKIE NORFUL
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