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.”
Moon Days
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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And the birds were singing a summer tune
As I lingered up to the sky
Well, my eyes they caught such a strange surprise
Something about it just didn't seem right
I thought you only saw the moon late at night
Sunshine in the afternoon
Moon days are hard days
But someday we'll understand it better, yeah
Moon days are dark days
But I pray that Jesus shines the light of day
In the struggle of daily life
There's a constant battle of wrong and right
Just when everything looks so nice
There's a demon wrapping your better side
People trying to find a balance in life
The dark is always trying to push out the light
In the struggle of daily life
There's a constant battle of wrong and right
Well, the future's looking bright and clear
Though the moonshine lingers in our ears
Oh, but God is smiling 'round the bend
Through the living and trying
His love is still shining
Bring the light of day again
The Cindy Morgan song "Moon Days" talks about the struggles of life and how these struggles can lead to dark and hard days like the moon days. The song starts by describing a beautiful sunny day with birds singing a summer tune, but the beauty of the day is marred by something strange that catches the singer's eye. This juxtaposition of beauty and something not quite right is a metaphor for the struggles of life. The singer then goes on to talk about the constant battle of wrong and right in daily life, where the dark is always trying to push out the light.
The chorus of the song talks about how moon days are hard days, but someday we will understand them better. This suggests that these hard days are necessary for growth and eventual understanding. The singer also prays for Jesus to shine the light of day and bring clarity to these dark days. The second verse talks about the struggle to find balance in life and how sometimes the demon of our lesser selves can overcome the better side of us.
Overall, "Moon Days" is a song about the struggle of daily life and how it can lead to hard and dark days, but the hope that someday we will understand them better and the belief that God's love is still shining through it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunshine in the afternoon
The sun was shining during the day
And the birds were singing a summer tune
Birds were chirping happily like it was summertime
As I lingered up to the sky
As I looked up at the sky
Well, my eyes they caught such a strange surprise
I was surprised by what I saw
Something about it just didn't seem right
I felt that something was off
I thought you only saw the moon late at night
I associated the moon with nighttime only
Moon days are hard days
Days when the moon is visible can be difficult
But someday we'll understand it better, yeah
I'm hopeful that one day we'll comprehend it more completely
Moon days are dark days
Days when the moon is visible can be gloomy
But I pray that Jesus shines the light of day
I hope that goodness and positivity will prevail
In the struggle of daily life
Everyday existence can be tough
There's a constant battle of wrong and right
There is an ongoing conflict between right and wrong
Just when everything looks so nice
Things can go wrong even when everything seems perfect
There's a demon wrapping your better side
Evil can tempt you away from making the right choices
People trying to find a balance in life
We are all trying to achieve a harmonious life
The dark is always trying to push out the light
Negative forces are constantly trying to overcome positivity
Well, the future's looking bright and clear
I am optimistic about what's to come
Though the moonshine lingers in our ears
The memory of difficult times will stay with us
Oh, but God is smiling 'round the bend
There is a brighter future ahead thanks to faith
Through the living and trying
Amidst life's challenges and obstacles
His love is still shining
God's love remains a beacon of hope
Bring the light of day again
I hope that brighter days will come again
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW RAMSEY, BRENT BOURGEOIS, BRENT LENTHALL, BRENT THOMAS BOURGEOIS, CINDY MORGAN, CINDY LAVONNE MORGAN, MAXWELL ANDREW RAMSEY
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beardedba
Cindy Morgan is amazing...this album is amazing...every song has been like an anthem to me - and the fave of faves...STARS...God, such sweet innocense and joy...
Noahide
Yeh, it's a pretty good album.
Kristina Zubic
Still one of my favorites, 24 (!) years later (how'd that happen? 🤣 )