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.”
Let Somebody Love You
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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Tell me why you turn me away
So love is what you fear the most
(Sooner or later)You've just got to tell someone
Tell me how long till you let it go
Only one way you'll ever know
Maybe then you can believe in love
Why don't you let somebody need you
Maybe then you can believe in love
Are there secrets that you've never told
All the days just lost to the night
Reaching out for someone you culd hold
(Someone hurt you)Left you here to stand alone
Hide behind the silence of your soul
But only truth can live in the light
Why don't you let somebody love you
Maybe then you can believe in love
Why don't you let somebody need you
Maybe then you can believe in love
Why don't you let somebody love you
I don't know what else to say
Just know that He's here
And He won't turn away
Don't you know that Jesus waits for you
Just reach out for Him, He will reach out to you
Give you a love that longs to be true to you
Only one way you'll ever know
Only one way, just let it go
Why don't you let somebody love you
Maybe then you can believe in love
Why don't you let somebody need you
Maybe then you can believe in love
Why don't you let somebody love you
In Cindy Morgan's "Let Somebody Love You," the lyrics are a plea to an individual who refuses to allow anyone to get too close and who seems to retreat at the thought of love. The lyrics suggest that the individual has probably been hurt before and has closed themselves off from the possibility of new love. The singer in the song sees and understands the walls that the individual has put up around themselves, and encourages them to open up and let love in. Only by allowing themselves to be vulnerable and open to another person can they begin to believe in love once more. The lyrics suggest that they should take a chance on someone and allow love to enter their life.
The chorus of the song is perhaps the most significant part of the lyrics, as it repeats several times, emphasizing the message of the song's speaker. The words "why don't you let somebody love you, maybe then you can believe in love" are simple but carry a powerful message. The implication is that by denying themselves the possibility of love, the individual is missing out on a crucial part of the human experience. The singer believes that if the individual can open up and allow love into their life, they will see that it is worth the risk.
Overall, the lyrics of "Let Somebody Love You" are a heartfelt plea to a person who is too afraid to let someone love them. The song's speaker gently encourages the individual to let their guard down and give love another chance.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems you never get too close
You have a tendency to keep your distance from others
Tell me why you turn me away
Why do you reject my advances?
So love is what you fear the most
You're afraid of being in love
(Sooner or later)You've just got to tell someone
You need to tell someone about your feelings eventually
Tell me how long till you let it go
When will you stop holding back?
Only one way you'll ever know
The only way to find out is to try
Why don't you let somebody love you
Why not allow someone to love and care for you?
Maybe then you can believe in love
Perhaps you will start to believe in love if you experience it
Are there secrets that you've never told
Is there anything you've been keeping from others?
All the days just lost to the night
Your lack of connection is causing you to feel like you're missing out on life
Reaching out for someone you culd hold
You want someone to hold onto and support you
(Someone hurt you)Left you here to stand alone
Someone has hurt you in the past and left you feeling alone
Hide behind the silence of your soul
You keep your true feelings locked away inside
But only truth can live in the light
Only honesty can bring real connection and healing
I don't know what else to say
I'm running out of ways to convince you
Just know that He's here
God is always present, even when we feel alone
And He won't turn away
God won't reject you, no matter what
Don't you know that Jesus waits for you
Jesus is waiting to show you love and acceptance
Just reach out for Him, He will reach out to you
If you allow yourself to connect with God, He will respond
Give you a love that longs to be true to you
God's love for you is genuine and unconditional
Why don't you let somebody love you
Why not let someone show you love and affection?
Maybe then you can believe in love
Perhaps experiencing love will help you believe in its existence
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARK HAMMOND, CINDY LAVONNE MORGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
7thACT
Awesome tune!!!! Love 80s and 90s music!!!!
adilson gomes
canta muito essa mulher. benção demais
Oregon32Nurse Nurse
✨🥰Her best music 🎶✨Loved her music!!!