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.”
Golden Rain
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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Just where you are
But there is a place to go
From here
The dark's been long
And all you hopes seem dim
Shacked by fragment of you fear
So when life's giving out on you
And you will find your tomorrow
Oh life's not in vain keep the faith
And you will get to the water
And taste the golden rain
Swept away in his sweet embrace
The gentle truth falling on wounded hearts
Sending the light into the dark
You face the fears talking to angry ears
Feeling no one knows who you are
There is joy in a wounded song
There is love that will lead you on
CHORUS
Cindy Morgan's song "Golden Rain" is a profound message of hope to those who feel lost, broken, and uncertain about their future. The opening lines convey a sense of disorientation and confusion, as the singer admits to not knowing the exact whereabouts of the person they are addressing. However, the lyrics also suggest that there is a destination, a place to go from here, that may offer solace and relief. The singer acknowledges that life can be tough and discouraging, but urges the listener to hold onto their faith and not give up. The lines "So when life's giving out on you / There is love to come rescue you" emphasize the idea that even in our darkest moments, we are never truly alone.
As the song progresses, the chorus introduces the image of "golden rain" as a symbol of redemption and renewal. The lyrics describe a moment of transcendence when the listener is able to taste and experience this golden rain, swept away in the "sweet embrace" of love. The description of "gentle truth falling on wounded hearts / Sending the light into the dark" echoes biblical imagery and suggests that there is a divine presence at work in the world, offering healing and restoration to those who are hurting. Finally, the lyrics affirm that there is joy to be found even in the midst of pain and that love will always lead us forward to a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
I may not know
I am not sure
Just where you are
of your current location
But there is a place to go
Nonetheless, there is a destination to reach
From here
from your current position
The dark's been long
the period of darkness has lasted for a long time
And all you hopes seem dim
all the aspirations appear bleak
Shacked by fragment of you fear
holding captive with fragments of your fears
So when life's giving out on you
at times when life seems to be falling apart
There is love to come rescue you
there is a force of love to save you
And you will find your tomorrow
you will discover your future
Oh life's not in vain keep the faith
believe in the significance of life
And you will get to the water
reach the water source
And taste the golden rain
get a taste of the extraordinary and abundant life
Swept away in his sweet embrace
enveloped by sweet affection
The gentle truth falling on wounded hearts
compassionate veracity that heals the broken hearts
Sending the light into the dark
bringing illumination in the midst of obscurity
You face the fears talking to angry ears
the boldness to confront anxiety by speaking to hostile listeners
Feeling no one knows who you are
having the sense of identity crisis
There is joy in a wounded song
healing power in distressing music
There is love that will lead you on
there is a love that will guide you forward
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rachel Fowler
Her songs are so healing to my heart.. always crying happy tears. :-')
Mallard the Duck
Very Beautiful Heart felt Ballad... Thank You Cindy Morgan!!!
WindiGreens
Beautiful song. My brother introduced me to her. I love her 'Love's Sweet Name' and would like to see her 'Prelude to Grace' on youtube. This song speaks to me, and I hope it speaks to many others also.
Max de Lima
Linda melodia!
Max de Lima
Este é o meu álbum predileto da Cindy!
Knit Wits
I may not know
Just where you are
But there is a place to go
From here
The dark's been long
And all you hopes seem dim
Shacked by fragment of you fear
So when life's giving out on you
There is love to come rescue you
And you will find your tomorrow
Oh life's not in vain keep the faith
And you will get to the water
And taste the golden rain
Swept away in his sweet embrace
The gentle truth falling on wounded hearts
Sending the light into the dark
You face the fears talking to angry ears
Feeling no one knows who you are
There is joy in a wounded song
There is love that will lead you on
Hearts that will break
Hearts that will grow
The love we long to know
Deeper than pain can go
Free as the wing that blows
Oh, keep the faith
Hearts that will break
Hearts that will grow
The love we long to know
Deeper than pain can go
Free as the wing that blow
Knit Wits
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