Volume changes after trim?

I have been dealing with a weird issue.  If I start with a single clip, and trim it into a usable format.  When ever there is a break in the timeline, the volume starts higher for about a second on the next clip.  I can take the razor tool, just break up a clip, touch nothing else, and the volume jumps up about 2db for about 1 sec after the cut. 

The audio was all the same when it started, but it becomes inconsistent when there is breaks in the clip. 

I have tried normalizing audio after the clip is finished, and the surges in volume don't get attenuated.  

Thanks!