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Old 03-09-2007, 07:27 PM
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Ode To Nichole Nordeman

There aren't many forums I am a part of that I don't at least start a lyrics thread and, quite often, a Nichole Nordeman specific lyrics thread.

I just think that she is one of the great lyricists of our day. The woman writes fantastically poetic, deep, heart searching lyrics that just blow me away.

I will present the lyrics to a Nichole Nordeman song on this thread from time to time.

To those who enjoy them... I am happy to share... to those who do not... keep returning and at least give them a read because, chances are, one of these times one of these songs is going to really say something to you.

God Bless.
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Old 03-09-2007, 07:27 PM
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The first song is Burnin'. It speaks about the disconcerting thing that this relationship with God can be. When you first began you never thought that this kind of love would burn in you. You never thought that this kind of change would come over you. Sometimes the relationship is so all consuming that all you know is that in the end, in the ashes that remain of what you were before you met Him, you will find who you have become.

We, at times, have found ourselves just comfy and warm in the radiant presence of who He is but, all too fast, we find that we have been swept into a closeness that is even uncomfortable for the person we used to be.

But once all I used to be has been burned away it will make room for a new, abundant, beautiful life to grow and flourish in us and shine out of us.

Burnin'
Lyrics by NICHOLE NORDEMAN

Started rubbing sticks together
I thought a spark would take forever
I never dreamt this fire would appear

When Moses saw the Bush in flames
And heard the branches speak his name
I wonder if he felt this kind of fear

'Cause I'm burnin'
Yeah, I'm burnin'
And I know I'm gonna blister in these flames
So I'll stay here
'Till this smoke clears
And I'll find you in the ashes that remain

Used to be that I could say
My faith was one arm's length away
From any flame that ever felt too warm

Asked for matches, but I recieved
A gallon full of gasoline
Now my cozy campfire days are gone

'Cause I'm burnin'
Yeah I'm burnin'
And I know I'm gonna blister in these flames
So I'll stay here
'Till this smoke clears
And I'll find you in the ashes that remain

'Knock with caution at the door'
They said, 'Beware of what you're praying for'

So I'll stand here with my whole desire
In the middle of this forest fire
'Till I've nothing left to show
And new life begins to grow...
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