1) … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands who have used the name The Normals:
1) First wave punk rock band from Jefferson, Louisiana that spanned 1977 to 1984. Members were: David Brewton (Guitar, Vocals), Charlie Hanson (Guitar, Vocals), Chris Luckette (Drums, Vocals) and Steve Walters (Bass). They have an anthology cd out entitled "Your Punk Heritage".
2) Named in honor of their hometown of Normal, Illinois, this five-piece alternative CCM band comprised Andy Osenga, Mark Lockett, Cason Cooley, BJ Aberle, and Mike Taquino, longtime friends who began playing music together while in grade school. The Normals' debut LP, Better Than This, appeared in 1998; Coming to Life followed two years later. The bands last release, A Place Where You Belong came in 2002.
Forgive
The Normals Lyrics
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Father forgive me, I do know what I've done
Father don't leave me, I hate what I've become
How can you see me as I really
Am and still call me pure?
And still call me pure
Cause I am lukewarm I am icy I'm
I'm everything but sure
CHORUS:
Father forgive me, I do know what I've done
Father believe me, I hate what I've become
Father forgive me, I do know what I've done
Father don't leave me, just hold Your broken son
Cowering in the corner a child is weeping now
He's trying hard to pray but the
Words just aren't tumbling out
Everyone I know is breaking my heart
And everyone begins with me
It's just a lonely people in a dirty place
I'm as mesed up as I could be
CHORUS
BRDIGE:
I'm slinking through the shadows
I've been standing in the light
I'm tired of being who I'm not
Will ya love me tonight
CHORUS:
Forgive me
I do know what I've become
Father forgive me, I do know
Father don't leave me,
Just hold Your precious son
Hold me
Please don't leave me
Just love me
Love me
Hold me
Please don't leave me
Just believe me
God just love, love, just love me
Just love me
Just love me
The Normals’ song “Forgive” is a heartfelt plea to God to forgive the singer for his sins and mistakes. The song explores the theme of guilt and forgiveness and deals with the complexity of the human condition. The chorus is a repeated prayer to God asking for his forgiveness and for him to have mercy on the singer. The singer acknowledges that he knows what he has done wrong and recognizes that he is not perfect. He is searching for a way to redeem himself and to make things right with God.
The verses of the song express the singer's confusion and self-doubt. He admits to being lukewarm, icy, unsure of himself, and everything but what he believes. He also reflects on his feeling of being lost in a world that is dirty and full of loveless people. He struggles to find his way, to find the light, and to find a way to be true to himself and to God.
The bridge speaks of the singer's desire to be loved and accepted for who he truly is. He is tired of pretending to be someone he is not and just wants to be loved for who he is. He acknowledges that he has been hiding in the shadows but asks God to love him and hold him tight.
Overall, “Forgive” is a powerful and moving song that explores the human condition of guilt and the need for forgiveness. It is a reminder that we all make mistakes, but that God’s love and mercy are always there to help us find our way back to the light.
Line by Line Meaning
Father forgive me, I do know what I've done
I am fully aware of the wrong things I have done and I am asking for your mercy and pardon.
Father don't leave me, I hate what I've become
I feel a sense of disgust and dissatisfaction with my life and I desperately need your love and care to keep me going.
How can you see me as I really
Is it possible for you to see me as the real me, despite all my failings and shortcomings?
Am and still call me pure?
Can you still think of me as innocent and blameless, despite the many mistakes I have made in life?
Cause I am lukewarm I am icy I'm
I am unable to express my true emotions and feelings, leaving me cold and unfeeling.
Everything but what I believe
My actions do not reflect my true beliefs and convictions, leading to a sense of disappointment and dissatisfaction.
I'm everything but sure
I lack the confidence and clarity to make important decisions, leaving me uncertain and confused.
Cowering in the corner a child is weeping now
I feel helpless and vulnerable like a child, and the tears just flow uncontrollably.
He's trying hard to pray but the
I am making a sincere effort to connect with God through prayer, but I am struggling to find the right words.
Words just aren't tumbling out
No matter how hard I try, I am unable to articulate my thoughts and feelings.
Everyone I know is breaking my heart
The people I care about are causing me great pain and sorrow.
And everyone begins with me
I realize that much of the hurt and pain I feel is a result of my own actions and decisions.
It's just a lonely people in a dirty place
I feel isolated and alone in a world that is filled with chaos and turmoil.
I'm as messed up as I could be
I am deeply flawed and broken, feeling lost and confused in a world that is harsh and unforgiving.
I'm slinking through the shadows
I feel ashamed and embarrassed by my own actions and I want to hide away from the world.
I've been standing in the light
Despite my many flaws and mistakes, I am trying to stay positive and hopeful, seeking solace in the love and light of God.
I'm tired of being who I'm not
I am tired of pretending to be someone I am not, and I want to embrace my true self, flaws and all.
Will ya love me tonight
Despite all my flaws and shortcomings, can you still love me unconditionally, just for tonight?
Hold me
I need your love and support, now more than ever before.
Please don't leave me
I am afraid of being abandoned and left alone with my thoughts and fears.
Just love me
At the end of the day, all I really need is your love and compassion.
Father forgive me, I do know
I am aware of my mistakes and I am asking for your mercy and forgiveness.
Father don't leave me,
I need your love and support, now more than ever before.
Just hold Your precious son
Please hold me close and keep me safe, like a loving father would hold and protect his precious son.
God just love, love, just love me
All I really need is your love, now and always.
Just love me
Despite all my flaws and imperfections, please love me anyway.
Writer(s): ANDREW OSENGA (13251), MARK LOCKETT, BILLY SMILEY (4845), CLAYTON DAILEY
Contributed by Brayden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Firecriss
perfect follow up to "if tomorrow was forver"---puts it all into perspective.