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.”
Good Thing
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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See the sun is waiting there
To greet me with a sweet smile
New day dawning
All the colors dance and swirl
And burst into the springtime
All across the world
We live because You give life
Thank You for the life you've given me
And that you were always there to inspire me
Oh you fill me with Your light
You set me free
Wanna give You all my love
Cause Your love's such a good thing
Your love's a good thing
Rainy morning
When You send a melody
To dance upon the rooftop
Thunder rolling
And a flash that lights the night
We see You with new eyes
All across the world
We live because You give life
Thank You for the life you've given me
And that you were always there to inspire me
Oh you fill me with Your light
You set me free
Wanna give You all my love
Cause Your love's such a good thing
Your love's a good thing
And from heaven comes a flood
That covers all of us
You breathe new life
You breathe in us
In everything You do
And everywhere You move
You show us you are good
In Cindy Morgan's song "Good Thing," the lyrics capture a sense of gratitude and awe for the beauty and goodness found in everyday life. The song begins by painting a picture of a bright morning, with the sun eagerly awaiting to greet the singer with a sweet smile. The colors dance and swirl, symbolizing the vibrant energy of a new day dawning. The lyrics express that all across the world, people live because of the life-giving force bestowed upon them, presumably by a higher power.
The first verse establishes a sense of thankfulness, as the singer acknowledges and appreciates the life they have been given. They express gratitude for being inspired, and for the light that fills them, setting them free. The chorus emphasizes that the love of this higher power is a good thing, and the singer desires to give all their love back in return.
The second verse shifts the imagery to a rainy morning, where the higher power sends a melody that dances upon the rooftop. This represents moments of joy and inspiration that come unexpectedly, even in moments of darkness. The thunder rolling and the flash of lightning symbolize the revelation and clarity that occurs when seeing this higher power with new eyes. Again, the lyrics affirm that all across the world, people live because of the life granted to them.
The bridge of the song expands on the idea that from heaven comes a flood that covers all of us, signifying the overwhelming love and grace provided by this higher power. It is through this love that new life is breathed into us, infusing everything we do and everywhere we go with the goodness of this higher power.
Overall, "Good Thing" is a song that expresses gratitude for the beauty and goodness found in life, recognizing the presence of a higher power who grants life and inspires with love and light.
Line by Line Meaning
Bright good morning
A cheerful and positive start to the day
See the sun is waiting there
The bright sun symbolizes new beginnings and opportunities
To greet me with a sweet smile
The sun's warmth and beauty brings joy and happiness
New day dawning
A fresh start and the beginning of a new chapter
All the colors dance and swirl
Vibrant and lively surroundings bring excitement and joy
And burst into the springtime
The arrival of spring symbolizes growth and renewal
All across the world
Every corner of the world experiences the beauty of nature
We live because You give life
Acknowledging the divine source of life and gratitude for it
Thank You for the life you've given me
Expressing gratitude for the gift of life
And that you were always there to inspire me
Grateful for the constant inspiration and guidance received
Oh you fill me with Your light
Feeling illuminated and uplifted by divine presence
You set me free
The power of divine love brings freedom and liberation
Wanna give You all my love
Desire to shower the divine with love and devotion
Cause Your love's such a good thing
Recognizing the immense goodness and positive impact of divine love
Your love's a good thing
Affirming the goodness and positivity of divine love
Rainy morning
A morning filled with rain and water
When You send a melody
Divine inspiration and creativity expressed through music
To dance upon the rooftop
The joy of raindrops creating a rhythmic dance on the rooftop
Thunder rolling
The powerful sound of thunder during a storm
And a flash that lights the night
The brilliance of lightning illuminating the darkness
We see You with new eyes
Experiencing a renewed perception and understanding of the divine
And from heaven comes a flood
A metaphorical flood of divine blessings and abundance
That covers all of us
Enveloping everyone in divine love and grace
You breathe new life
Revitalizing and renewing existence with divine breath
You breathe in us
The divine presence within each individual
In everything You do
The divine's influence can be seen in every aspect of creation
And everywhere You move
The divine presence is felt in all places
You show us you are good
Revealing the inherent goodness and benevolence of the divine
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