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.”
Delilah
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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Smug look on your face
It makes me so angry you act that way
Bat you eyes tell a few white lies and
Get your way
Going downhill on an uphill slope
And with every jab you slice the rope
Not a joke
Deli-Delilah how long will you run
Keeping all the pain inside
Deli-Delilah There's love to fill you up
Give your life a sweet desire
To cool the fire
Well hey how about it
So what's the pain that you hide today
The closet rattles you run away
You want the others to hurt like you hurt
And with every notch upon your door
You're one step closer than before
But you're headed no where on an endless shore
The song Delilah by Cindy Morgan is about a person who hides their pain behind a smug, manipulative facade. The first verse describes how this person uses their charm and lies to get what they want, while the second verse talks about the pain they are trying to hide. The line "going downhill on an uphill slope" gives the metaphor that the person is making things worse for themselves as they continue to hide their pain and manipulate others. The chorus is a plea for the person, "Delilah", to stop running from their pain and to allow love to heal them.
The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced pain and has tried to hide it or pretend they are okay, often causing more harm to themselves and those around them. The metaphor of an "endless shore" shows that the person is not moving forward or making progress in their life by continuing to hide their pain. The message of the song is that it's okay to admit vulnerability and seek help to heal, rather than trying to handle everything on your own.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are you kidding with that
Who are you trying to deceive by acting in that manner
Smug look on your face
A proud and self-satisfied expression on your face
It makes me so angry you act that way
Your actions make me extremely angry
Bat you eyes tell a few white lies and
Flirt and tell minor lies to trick others
Get your way
Achieve what you want through manipulating others
Going downhill on an uphill slope
Failing while trying to succeed
And with every jab you slice the rope
Every time you insult or hurt someone, you ruin a relationship
You laugh out loud, but you know its
You find it amusing, but deep down you know it's not funny
Not a joke
Not a matter to be taken lightly
Deli-Delilah how long will you run
Delilah, how much longer will you avoid your problems
Keeping all the pain inside
Holding onto your pain instead of seeking help
Deli-Delilah There's love to fill you up
Delilah, there is love that can help you feel fulfilled
Give your life a sweet desire
Find something you truly desire in life
To cool the fire
To soothe the pain that is burning inside you
Well hey how about it
Why not give it a try
So what's the pain that you hide today
What is the emotional pain that you are hiding
The closet rattles you run away
The thought of confronting your problems scares you
You want the others to hurt like you hurt
You wish that others would feel the pain that you feel
And with every notch upon your door
With every step that you take down an unhealthy path
You're one step closer than before
Your actions are taking you further away from happiness
But you're headed no where on an endless shore
But in reality, your destructive habits are leading you nowhere
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.