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.”
Elementary
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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When I talk to You really listen
When I go away do you miss me
Do You think that You could live without me?
It's the 123's of love
It's elementary, it's elementary
Abc's of You and me
It's elementary, it's elementary
Is time spent with You time that's well spent
Is Your heart the first thing on my list
Do You have a smile I cannot resist
Where ever you are
God sees your heart
He'll show you where you belong
Make your love stronger
It's elementary, it's elementary
Back to the basics of love
It's elementary, it's elementary
Cindy Morgan's "Elementary" is a love song that conveys the gravity of a genuine and lasting relationship. The lyrics are crafted around the fundamental building blocks of love that are often overlooked such as listening, missing someone, caring for someone, and being unable to resist their smile. The song begins with the singer questioning her partner about their devotion to her, asking whether they listen to her and miss her when she’s gone. She then turns the question around asking her partner whether they think they could live without her. The chorus uses the metaphor of basic arithmetic concepts, 123's and ABC's, to emphasize that the ingredients for a healthy and nurturing relationship are elementary and straightforward.
The second verse highlights the importance of investing quality time in a relationship, and the singer questions whether they value their time spent with their partner. She then goes ahead to affirm that her partner’s heart is at the top of her list and that their smile is one she can't resist. The bridge of the song reminds listeners of the all-seeing eye of God who sees their hearts, knows where they belong, and how to strengthen their love.
The song's central message is that love is simple and uncomplicated if we stick to the basics of investing time, paying attention, and caring for our partners. The song's melody is serene and easygoing, with a catchy chorus that is singable and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to know what I'm thinking
Are you truly interested in understanding my thoughts and feelings?
When I talk to You really listen
Do you actively listen and give attention to what I'm saying?
When I go away do you miss me
Do you feel the absence of my presence?
Do You think that You could live without me?
Do you believe that our connection is irreplaceable and essential to your life?
It's the 123's of love
The principles of love are basic and simple
It's elementary, it's elementary
Love is fundamental and easy to understand
Abc's of You and me
The foundation of our connection is basic and straightforward
Do I really care how Your day went
Do I genuinely care about your emotional state and experiences?
Is time spent with You time that's well spent
Do the moments we share together hold value and importance?
Is Your heart the first thing on my list
Is your wellbeing and happiness my top priority?
Do You have a smile I cannot resist
Do I find joy and comfort in your presence and actions?
Where ever you are
Regardless of your location or circumstances
God sees your heart
God understands your innermost thoughts, emotions, and intentions
He'll show you where you belong
God will guide you to where you are meant to be and who you are meant to be with
Make your love stronger
Strive to enhance and enrich our connection
Back to the basics of love
Return to the fundamental principles and foundations of our relationship
It's elementary, it's elementary
Love is uncomplicated and easy to understand
Contributed by Skyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.