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.”
Enough
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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Tell me what are you wanting for
So much darling
That we've got to be thankful for
For our babies, our life, our love
Can't we settle for more than enough
Hey there, newsman
So bad news sells more
Well don't you think there's a price to pay
For making us all so afraid
Until we turn you off and we say
Enough, enough, enough
Oh yeah
Enough, enough, enough
Hey there, preacher
Oh you're looking so tanned and trim
Please send money, money, money
What for? Your brand new Mercedes Benz
Salvation for pennies a week
Oh just call and you'll hear Jesus speak
And I'll be He'll say
Enough, enough, enough
Oh yeah
Enough, enough, enough
Hey there, mirror
Well you've the guiltiest one I see
You point your finger
Of course they're all pointing back at me
Oh sweet Jesus, Oh You think we'd learned by now
Helps us, Jesus, help us...help us to lay it down
Enough, enough, enough
Oh yeah
Enough, enough, enough
Haven't you had...
Enough, enough, enough
Oh yeah
Enough, enough, enough
The lyrics of Cindy Morgan's song "Enough" convey a powerful message about the pursuit of more in life and the realization that we already have more than enough to be grateful for. The song addresses various aspects of society that perpetuate the idea of constantly wanting more: a relationship, the media, religious figures, and even oneself. The chorus emphasizes the need to recognize when we have reached a point of contentment and to stop striving for unnecessary excess.
In the first verse, the singer addresses a loved one, asking them what more they could possibly want when they already have so much to be thankful for, such as their children, their life, and their love. The implication is that they should be satisfied and settle for "more than enough." The second verse criticizes the news media, suggesting that they focus on bad news because it sells more. The singer questions the ethics of this approach and hints at the consequences society pays for constantly being fed negative information.
The third verse takes a dig at certain religious figures and institutions that exploit people's faith by asking for money. The lyrics suggest that some preachers may use the donations they receive to afford luxurious lifestyles, such as a brand new Mercedes Benz. The line about salvation for pennies a week highlights the irony and cynicism underlying this exploitation. Finally, the fourth verse turns the attention to the mirror, symbolizing introspection and self-reflection. The mirror is described as the guiltiest one because it reflects one's own hypocrisy and the tendency to blame others instead of taking responsibility. The plea for Jesus' help underscores the desire to let go of these negative patterns and truly lay down the need for more.
Overall, "Enough" is a compelling critique on society's constant pursuit of more and a call to recognize the abundance already present in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my darling
Addressing someone close and dear
Tell me what are you wanting for
Asking what desires or aspirations they have
So much darling
Acknowledging the abundance of blessings
That we've got to be thankful for
Expressing gratitude for what we have
For our babies, our life, our love
Appreciating the presence of loved ones and the joys of life
Can't we settle for more than enough
Questioning why we should strive for mere sufficiency
Hey there, newsman
Addressing a news reporter
Do you have anything good to say
Inquiring about positive news
So bad news sells more
Noting the commercialization of negative news
Well don't you think there's a price to pay
Suggesting consequences for spreading fear
For making us all so afraid
Highlighting the impact of fear-inducing news
Until we turn you off and we say
Choosing to disengage from such news coverage
Enough, enough, enough
Expressing a desire for an end to excessive negativity
Oh yeah
Emphasis on the sentiment
Enough, enough, enough
Reiterating the plea for an end to excessive negativity
Hey there, preacher
Addressing a religious leader
Oh you're looking so tanned and trim
Commenting on their appearance, possibly implying materialism
Please send money, money, money
Requesting financial contributions
What for? Your brand new Mercedes Benz
Questioning the purpose of financial gain
Salvation for pennies a week
Critiquing the notion of buying salvation
Oh just call and you'll hear Jesus speak
Promoting a quick-fix approach to spirituality
And I'll be He'll say
Underlining the skepticism towards such claims
Hey there, mirror
Addressing one's reflection
Well you've the guiltiest one I see
Acknowledging personal accountability
You point your finger
Blaming others
Of course they're all pointing back at me
Realizing that personal faults cannot be ignored
Oh sweet Jesus, Oh You think we'd learned by now
Expressing exasperation at humanity's failure to learn
Helps us, Jesus, help us...help us to lay it down
Seeking divine guidance in letting go of blame
Haven't you had...
Asking if they have had enough
Enough, enough, enough
Reiterating the plea for a cessation of negative behaviors
Oh yeah
Emphasis on the sentiment
Enough, enough, enough
Reiterating the plea for a cessation of negative behaviors
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