Bebo Norman - Britney Lyrics
Lyrics
Britney, I'm sorry for the lies we told
We took you into our arms, then left you cold
Britney, I'm sorry for this cruel, cruel world
We sell the beauty but destroy the girl
Britney, I'm sorry for your broken heart
We stood aside and watched you fall apart
I'm sorry we told you fame would fill you up
And money moves the man, so drink the cup
I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
You never see it coming back
I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
But I can see it coming back for you
Yes, coming back for you
Britney, I'm sorry for the stones we throw
We tear you down just so we can watch the show
Britney, I'm sorry for the words we say
We point the finger as you fall from grace
I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
You never see it coming back
And I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
But I can see it coming back for you
Yeah, it's coming back for you
Yeah, it's coming back for you
Yeah, it's coming back for you, yeah
Britney, I do believe that love has come
Here for the broken
Here for the ones like us
I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
You never see it coming back
And I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
But I can see it coming back
I know love goes around the world we know
And you never see it coming back
But I can see it coming back for you
Yeah, it's coming back for you
(I can see it coming back)
Yeah, it's coming back for you
(I can see it coming back)
Yeah, it's coming back for you, yeah
(I can see it coming back)
I can see it coming back
I can see it coming back
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Britney
Meaning & Inspiration
Bebo Norman's 2008 self-titled album, *Bebo Norman*, features a poignant track titled "Britney" that serves as a powerful commentary on the crushing weight of public scrutiny and the often-illusory promises of fame. The song isn't a simple musical composition; it’s a heartfelt lament and an apology offered to a public figure, reflecting on the collective responsibility of a society that simultaneously elevates and demolishes its icons. Norman seems to be addressing the intense and often brutal spotlight that fell upon Britney Spears, particularly during a period of significant personal turmoil. The lyrics convey a deep sense of regret for the superficiality with which the world treated her, offering false comfort in fame and fortune while overlooking her humanity and the genuine struggles she faced. The song poignantly captures the feeling of being set up for failure, being sold a dream that ultimately leads to profound disappointment and heartbreak.
The core message of "Britney" resonates deeply with biblical principles concerning compassion, judgment, and the corrupting influence of worldly pursuits. Norman's apology echoes the prophetic call for accountability, reminding us of how easily we can become complicit in causing harm through gossip and condemnation. The line, "We tear you down just so we can watch the show," speaks to the dangerous human tendency to find entertainment in the downfall of others, a stark contrast to the biblical emphasis on bearing one another’s burdens. The song critiques the very foundations of a culture that equates success with material wealth and fleeting recognition, a theme deeply explored in Scripture. Jesus Himself warned about the dangers of wealth, stating in Matthew 19:24, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." The song’s assertion that "fame would fill you up" and "money moves the man" directly confronts the seductive lie that external validation can provide true fulfillment.
The recurring refrain, "I know love goes around the world we know, and you never see it coming back," speaks to a profound spiritual truth about the transient nature of human affection and the conditional support offered by the world. Yet, the song pivots with a powerful note of hope: "But I can see it coming back for you." This shift signifies a belief in the redemptive and enduring power of divine love, the kind of love that does not waver or abandon. This resonates with the unwavering love of God, described in Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Norman’s concluding declaration, "I do believe that love has come, here for the broken, here for the ones like us," offers a profound spiritual reassurance. It points towards a love that is not earned but freely given, a love that specifically seeks out and embraces those who are hurting and lost, mirroring the heart of the Gospel message. This song, therefore, transcends a mere critique of celebrity culture; it becomes an anthem of spiritual awakening, urging listeners to extend grace, seek authentic connection, and believe in the restorative power of God's unfailing love, which truly is always there, waiting to be recognized and received.