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.”
Love is Waiting
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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Let's talk for a while oh yeah
I know your world is spinning fast
I hope you'll spare me the time
How long have you been velveteen
Tell me, wouldn't you like to be real
Oh yeah
So let down all those ivory walls
'Cause
Love is waiting
Love is waiting
Love is waiting
For You
Waiting for you
I just know what your daddy taught you
Emotion is weak
But we're all just made
Of flesh and blood
And a heart that needs to speak
How often have you run away
Tell me what's strong about that?
So dig out your old fighting gloves
Before you throw in the hat
Cause
Love is waiting
Love is waiting
Love is waiting
For You
Waiting for you
I know it's a risk
But I know you're brave
Into the new frontier
Of a sunny place
Out on a limb
That's likely to sway
Waiting
Waiting for you
The first verse of Cindy Morgan's "Love is Waiting" sets the listener up for a heartfelt conversation. The singer invites the listener to "sit back in their easy chair" and says "let's talk for a while." The song then transitions to discussing the listener's mindset, stating that their "world is spinning fast" and asking for their time to be spared. Morgan uses a clever metaphor to convey her next sentiment by asking, "how long have you been velveteen?" Velveteen is a type of fabric that mimics velvet but is typically made with cotton. In the world of toys, it also refers to a stuffed animal that has been so loved over time that it has become shabby and worn. Morgan uses this image as a metaphor for the listener's emotional state, asking them if they would like to become "real."
The chorus then comes in, repeating the phrase "Love is waiting for you" three times. This serves both as a reassurance and a call to action. The singer recognizes that the listener may feel stuck or afraid to open themselves up emotionally. However, Morgan wants the listener to know that they are not alone and that the promise of love still exists for them. The second verse addresses the listener's upbringing, suggesting that they have been taught to view emotion as weakness. Morgan challenges this notion by reminding them that human beings are composed of "flesh and blood, and a heart that needs to speak." The verse ends with a call to action, asking the listener to consider how much strength it takes to run away from their emotions instead of facing them head-on.
Finally, the last verse asks the listener to re-arm themselves before giving up on their search for love. This time, the metaphor used is "dig out your old fighting gloves before you throw in the hat." The song then concludes with one last repetition of the chorus, "waiting for you." Cindy Morgan's "Love is Waiting" urges the listener to recognize their own value and potential for love. It reminds them that they are not alone and that they are capable of becoming "real" by facing their emotions head-on, rather than viewing them as weakness or vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit back in your easy chair
Relax and take a moment to rest.
Let's talk for a while oh yeah
Engage in conversation with me.
I know your world is spinning fast
I understand that you have a lot going on.
I hope you'll spare me the time
I ask that you make time for me.
How long have you been velveteen
How long have you been pretending to be something you're not?
Tell me, wouldn't you like to be real
Don't you want to be yourself?
Oh yeah
Confirmation and reassurance.
So let down all those ivory walls
Drop your walls and show me who you really are.
Oh and show me how you feel
Express your emotions to me.
Cause love is waiting
Love is available to you.
Love is waiting
Love is available to you.
Love is waiting
Love is available to you.
For you
Specifically for you.
Waiting for you
It's available and waiting for you to accept it.
I just know what your daddy taught you
I understand the pressures you feel from family.
Emotion is weak
Feelings are seen as a weakness.
But we're all just made
We are all human.
Of flesh and blood
We are biological beings.
And a heart that needs to speak
We have emotions that need to be expressed.
How often have you run away
How many times have you avoided difficult situations?
Tell me what's strong about that?
It's not a sign of strength to run away.
So dig out your old fighting gloves
Prepare yourself for a challenge.
Before you throw in the hat
Don't give up.
I know it's a risk
I understand that taking a chance can be scary.
But I know you're brave
I believe in your ability to be courageous.
Into the new frontier
Step into the unknown.
Of a sunny place
Positive possibilities await.
Out on a limb
Taking a risk.
That's likely to sway
It won't be an easy journey, but it's worth it.
Waiting
Love is waiting for you.
Waiting for you
Love is waiting for you to take a chance.
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