The outcome is an album that represents the multiple facets of Cindy’s life as a wife, mother, and storyteller. “One of the greatest things in my life is being a mother to my two girls, Olivia and Savannah. I love seeing the world through their eyes; they teach me so much everyday and, of course, they inspire me.
Song Snapshots
‘Lay Me Down’
‘Lay Me Down’ starts off the record. “I wrote this song with my good friend and soul man Phil Madiera.” The music was inspired by the music from ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’ and came to her while gardening. “I was at our home in Canada, digging in the dirt and had my shovel out trying to break through this huge rock. I started singing this lyric based on a Psalm, Oh lay me down in your green pastures.”
‘The Sun Shines Through’
“This song like many was inspired by a few people in my life… all true stories of how we are sometimes handed a hard road and we wonder how we’ll make it through. It is so good to know that God will not leave us or forsake us, but bring about to completion the good work which He has started in us”.
Morgan has intentionally released few details about this record, preferring to keep it under wraps until just before the release date. In keeping with this path she has also decided to brave the digital frontier, releasing ‘Beautiful Bird’ exclusively in digital format through her website (cindymorganmusic.com) and iTunes, as well as, other hand picked online outlets. “The wonderful thing about doing a record like this is that you throw the rule book out the window… it really sets the creative spirit free to let each song, and the record as a whole, be what it is without boundaries that often squash the creative process.”
This record is a mix of all the musical styles Morgan has been a fan of. “It is a mix of Pop, Appalachia, Country, and Symphonic. I can’t choose the cello over the doboro so I wanted to make a record where they could live together. I am also a great admirer and pursuer of the art of writing a great country song and many of the lyrics are from that approach.” Morgan, who is a dynamic vocalist and pianist, has added to her musical quiver, the lap dulcimer. “I have written on the piano for so many years, it was great writing on different instruments. This really brings about different melodies and character of songwriting… I play the dulcimer and a little guitar.”
A songwriter's songwriter, Morgan has garnered eighteen number one hits that include ‘Listen’, ‘Praise the King’, ‘Take my life’, and ‘I Know You’; as well as Point of Grace’s recent hit ‘How You Live’. Morgan has garnered several Dove Awards and Billboard Music Video Award nominations. Her songs have been recorded by luminaries such as Michael W. Smith, Point Of Grace, Avalon, Rachael Lampa, Brit Nicole, Mandisa, The Martins, Michael English, BeBe
Winans, Sandi Patty, Jaci Velasquez, Mark Schultz, John Tesh, and Natalie Grant.
“A few years ago, I decided it was time for a rest from the road and take more seriously my desire to become a better songwriter. I decided of all places, to do this in Los Angeles. Along with my husband and our then one year old daughter, we headed to our little apartment in Burbank, California.” In Burbank, Morgan worked as a full-time songwriter in the Christian, pop, and country genres, crafting hits including Christy "It was so great to be around people who were not necessarily Christians because I recognized that their search goes on earnestly, and I felt so blessed that I knew what I believed and that I felt truth in that
belief."
Eventually, the family returned to Nashville and bought a house where they still make their home six months of the year. In this jambalaya of settings, Morgan engaged in a journey toward new self-discovery. She stretched as a wife and mother, and matured as a woman and musician. First and foremost, she drank deeply from a spiritual well and grew stronger in her faith. “Everyday is a new journey for me...I think we just keep on struggling and walking toward the path that God has set before us. I am so thankful to be here and to have a wonderful husband and two healthy children. I am so happy that I know Jesus and that He knows me and hears the prayers of my heart. I pray that whatever gifts he has given me, that I make the most of these gifts…never letting anything stand in the way of making manifest the wonderful goodness of God and the good news of what He has done for us.”
Alive and Well
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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When the people ran to His strong healing hands
Do you know
Who did you call Him
When the children danced in the warmth of His glance
Do you know
You raised your voices in doubt
Do you know
Shattered darkness brought the Light
Poured the blood and pierced the night
Sweet salvation shine the Light
My Savior He's alive and well
Shattered darkness brought the Light
Poured the blood and pierced the night
Sweet salvation shine the Light
My Savior He's alive
Who did you call Him
When He raised the dead and all of Hell's demons fled
Do you know
Who did you call Him
Did He demand your all and in your pride
Now you fall once again
I've touched the wounds in His side
And He dried the tears in my eyes
And He's Alive
Shattered darkness brought the Light
Poured the blood and pierced the night
Sweet salvation shine the Light
My Savior He's alive and well
Shattered darkness brought the Light
Poured the blood and pierced the night
Sweet salvation shine the Light
My Savior He's alive
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu, hallelujah
He's alive. hallelujah.
Do you believe it He's alive, He's alive and well
Shattered darkness brought the Light
Poured the blood and pierced the night
Oh won't you lift your voices and sing
Yeah sweet salvation
Shattered darkness brought the Light
Poured the blood and pierced the night
Sweet salvation shine the Light
My Savior He's alive and well
Shattered darkness brought the Light
Poured the blood and pierced the night
Sweet salvation shine the Light
My Savior He's alive
The lyrics to Cindy Morgan’s song “Alive and Well” speak to the belief in and the power of Jesus Christ. The song poses questions to the listener asking if they were aware of who Jesus was to people he helped and healed, whether they recognized his power and acknowledged him as their savior. It challenges the listener to take a step back and reflect on their beliefs and relationship with Jesus Christ.
The lyrics also reference the crucifixion of Jesus and the darkness that descended upon the earth. The lines “shattered darkness brought the Light, poured the blood and pierced the night” touch on the idea that the ultimate sacrifice led to salvation for all who believe. The chorus repeatedly states, “my Savior He’s alive and well,” affirming the belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead and continues to watch over and protect those who follow him.
Overall, the lyrics to “Alive and Well” speak to the power of belief and faith, and how it can bring light to even the darkest of situations. It encourages listeners to reflect on their relationship with Jesus and to find comfort in the belief that he is still alive and active in their lives today.
Line by Line Meaning
Who did you call Him
Who did you identify Him as when people relied on His strength for healing?
When the people ran to His strong healing hands
When those in need turned to His powerful hands for healing.
Do you know
Have you fully realized the significance of His impact?
When the children danced in the warmth of His glance
When the little ones rejoiced in the loving gaze of Him.
You raised your voices in doubt
You expressed skepticism and uncertainty.
His blood is falling on you
You are affected by His sacrifice to the point of being covered with His blood.
Shattered darkness brought the Light
The Light breaks through and overcomes the shattered darkness of sin and despair.
Poured the blood and pierced the night
His blood was spilled and conquered the darkness of sin.
Sweet salvation shine the Light
A beautiful, liberating redemption and Light.
My Savior He's alive and well
My Savior is alive, present and powerful today.
Who did you call Him
Who did you recognize Him to be when He raised life from death, defeated demons and fears and drew you out?
Did He demand your all and in your pride
Did He require your full commitment, and did you resist due to your selfishness?
Now you fall once again
You faltered and fell back once more
I've touched the wounds in His side
I've experienced the proof of His love and the pain He suffered on His side for me.
And He dried the tears in my eyes
He comforts me and takes away my sorrow.
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu, hallelujah
Praise and worship Him with joy.
Do you believe it He's alive, He's alive and well
Do you firmly trust in His resurrection that He is now alive and present?
Oh won't you lift your voices and sing
Won't you join me in praising and singing to Him?
Yeah sweet salvation
This is a beautiful and wonderful liberation.
My Savior He's alive
My Savior is alive and active today.
Contributed by Luke K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
luvinangelK
This is my absolute favorite song by her!!!! <3 thank you so much for posting!
Leandro Rodrigues
Powerful magnificent song!!!
Deby Cedars
Please put the lyrics in the info section.