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.”
God Is Love
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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And your best defense just walked out the door
And you'd like to be strong but you'd rather be weak
And you're watching the circles float out of your mouth as you speak
And the words well up and you start to explode
'Cause you've really got to know
Or do you want l-l-love?
Do you want war, do you want peace
Or do you want l-l-love?
Oh, God is l-l-love
So tell me what's your label that you're so proud to wear
And do you feast as the table of religious despair
Or would you rather put bread in a skeleton's mouth
Or just turn on the TV until you completely tune out?
What are we doing, are we wasting our time?
Tell me, are we blind?
Do you want lies, do you want truth
Or do you want love, love, love?
Do you want war, do you want peace
Or do you want love, love, love?
Oh, God is love, love, love
In the last defense, when the curtain is drawn
And a river of blood brings salvation to all
Help us open our eyes to Your glorious face
And speak words of sweet Jesus that will bring eternal grace
Do you want lies, do you want truth
Or do you want love, love, love?
Do you want war, do you want peace
Or do you want love, love, love?
Oh, God is love, God is love
Oh, God is love, oh, God is love
Don't you want love?
Don't you want l-l-love?
Oh, God is l-l-love
The song "God is Love" by Cindy Morgan is a powerful call to examine one's priorities and motivations in life. The lyrics address the struggle between choosing what is easy versus what is right, and the consequences of those decisions. The first verse describes the moment when someone is faced with a difficult situation and their defense has just walked out, leaving them vulnerable. The imagery of circles floating out of their mouth as they speak suggests that they are not fully in control of their words or actions, and are on the verge of exploding. The chorus then asks the listener whether they want to choose lies or truth, war or peace, or love. The repeated use of the phrase "do you want l-l-love?" emphasizes the importance of choosing love above all else, since God is love.
The second verse continues to explore the idea of choosing between love and something else, and emphasizes the aspects of organized religion that can lead to despair and hypocrisy. The singer challenges the listener to question whether they are wasting their time on meaningless pursuits, and asks whether they are blind to the truth. The bridge then shifts the focus to the end of life, when the final judgement will come. The singer asks for help in opening their eyes to God's love and mercy, and hopes to hear words of "sweet Jesus" that will bring eternal grace.
Overall, "God is Love" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that challenges the listener to examine their priorities and motivations in life. It emphasizes the importance of choosing love over all other options, and asks the listener to question whether their actions align with their beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Accusations, a court room floor
You're in a court room, accused of something, with the physical floor beneath you
And your best defense just walked out the door
Your best hope for defense has abandoned you and left the courtroom
And you'd like to be strong but you'd rather be weak
You wish you could be strong, but you feel too weak to go on
And you're watching the circles float out of your mouth as you speak
You're becoming nervous and anxious, you can see your breath as you speak
And the words well up and you start to explode
You're so upset and angry that you're about to burst
'Cause you've really got to know
You want to know the truth above all else
Do you want lies, do you want truth
Do you want the easy path of dishonesty, or the hard path of truth?
Or do you want l-l-love?
Or do you want the unconditional and powerful love of God?
Do you want war, do you want peace
Do you want a violent and chaotic life, or a peaceful and harmonious one?
Or do you want l-l-love?
Or do you want the love that only comes from God?
Oh, God is l-l-love
God is the embodiment of unconditional love
So tell me what's your label that you're so proud to wear
What identity do you cling to that makes you feel special and superior?
And do you feast as the table of religious despair
Are you relying on religion to fill a void that only God's grace can satisfy?
Or would you rather put bread in a skeleton's mouth
Would you rather feed the physically and spiritually dead, or continue to ignore them?
Or just turn on the TV until you completely tune out?
Or do you choose to distract yourself from reality with endless forms of entertainment?
What are we doing, are we wasting our time?
Are we living our lives in a meaningful way or are we simply wasting our time?
Tell me, are we blind?
Are we unable or unwilling to see the truth?
In the last defense, when the curtain is drawn
At the final judgment, when all is revealed
And a river of blood brings salvation to all
Referring to the blood of Christ, which brings salvation to those who believe
Help us open our eyes to Your glorious face
May we see and understand the beauty and power of God
And speak words of sweet Jesus that will bring eternal grace
May we speak the truth of Christ's gospel, which grants us eternal grace
Oh, God is love, God is love
A repetition emphasizing that God is the epitome of love
Don't you want love?
Challenging the listener to recognize their desire for love
Don't you want l-l-love?
Don't you want the powerful, life-changing love only offered by God?
Oh, God is l-l-love
Reemphasizing that God is the ultimate source and embodiment of love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CINDY MORGAN, CINDY LAVONNE MORGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Reijo P.
I love this song. The album "Listen" is one of the most beautiful albums ever released!
BrianEArts
Powerful song!
Asako-Raisa
Thank YOU to have share it!!! It's on of my favorite song!!!!!
merci!!
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