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.”
Painted A Rainbow
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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And the sun is shining likes it's never going down
Again
I start to feel like I can fly away
Sweet juniper under the clear silver
Leading me into a place that I've never been
I stand and sigh under the sky
I'm alive again
All the dancing
In the searching
In a daze
Never knowing
I was on the edge of this horizon
But your love showed me the way
Now there's a Rainbow for me
But the promise that we will live in each day
Gets shaken in the gray
But now I believe
And life is like the sweetest refrain
Since you painted a rainbow for me
Lord you painted a rainbow for me
I think about days that I spent crying
All the games I played
He loves me then he loves me not
So all alone wondering if I'd ever fill the emptiness
In my broken heart
But now I'm dancing
No more searching
Now I'm free
Walking in an endless horizon
And you're the reason I sing
CHORUS
Won't you go with me
To where the angels come to sing
His water washes away our sins
Gives hope to life
Brings life again and again
CHORUS
The song "Painted A Rainbow" by Cindy Morgan is a celebration of life and love, a testimony to the restorative power of faith and the joy that comes from discovering the beauty of the world around us. The opening verse establishes the setting, painting a picture of a bright and beautiful day, with clear skies and sunshine that seems like it will never fade. The imagery of flight and freedom suggests that the singer is experiencing something transformative, breaking free of earthly limitations and soaring to new heights of possibility.
As the song progresses, the artist reflects on how her life has been transformed by the love of God, and how she has overcome adversity and heartbreak to find a new sense of purpose and meaning. The sweet juniper is a symbol of spiritual guidance, leading the singer to a place of peace and wholeness that she has never experienced before. The imagery of dancing and searching captures the ambiguity and uncertainty of life, but also the sense of joy and wonder that comes from discovering something new and exciting.
The chorus is a celebration of the beauty and promise of life, a reminder that even in the midst of challenges and struggles, there is hope and possibility. The rainbow is a symbol of God's promise to love and protect His people, and the image of God as an artist who paints the rainbow is both poignant and powerful. The final verse is a call to action, an invitation to join the singer in faith and hope, to walk together along the path of life and love towards a brighter future.
Overall, "Painted A Rainbow" is a powerful and uplifting song that celebrates the transformative power of faith and the joy of discovering new possibilities. Its message is one of hope and love, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is always a reason to keep going and to keep believing.
Line by Line Meaning
There's not a cloud in the sky
The sky is cloudless
And the sun is shining likes it's never going down
The sun is shining intensely, with no sign of setting soon
Again
I start to feel like I can fly away
I'm experiencing a sense of freedom and liberation once more
Sweet juniper under the clear silver
There's a fragrant plant in the vicinity underneath the moon's silver light
Leading me into a place that I've never been
It's guiding me towards an unexplored area
I stand and sigh under the sky
I'm breathing deeply under the open air
And my heart is like a child
I'm feeling young, carefree and innocent
I'm alive again
I feel revitalized and full of energy once more
All the dancing
I've been dancing a lot
In the searching
Even during my search for fulfillment
In a daze
I was feeling confused and disoriented
Never knowing
I had no idea
I was on the edge of this horizon
I was so close to discovering what I was looking for all along
But your love showed me the way
But your love guided me in the right direction
Now there's a Rainbow for me
Now there's a promise of hope for me
But the promise that we will live in each day
But sometimes it's difficult to stay positive every day
Gets shaken in the gray
It's easy to lose hope during difficult times
But now I believe
But now I have faith
And life is like the sweetest refrain
And life is beautiful, like a sweet melody
Since you painted a rainbow for me
Lord you painted a rainbow for me
Since you gave me hope and showed me the way, my life feels more complete
I think about days that I spent crying
I reflect on the days I spent feeling sad
All the games I played
All the tricks I used to try and find fulfillment
He loves me then he loves me not
Wondering if someone loves me or not
So all alone wondering if I'd ever fill the emptiness
In my broken heart
Feeling alone and wondering if I'll ever find something to fill the void in my heart
But now I'm dancing
But now I dance freely and happily
No more searching
I don't search anymore
Now I'm free
I'm finally free from my past
Walking in an endless horizon
I'm walking through an infinite expanse of possibilities
And you're the reason I sing
And you are the source of my joy and inspiration
Won't you go with me
Will you join me?
To where the angels come to sing
To a place where heavenly beings sing
His water washes away our sins
The act of being baptized washes away our sins
Gives hope to life
Baptism restores hope to life
Brings life again and again
Baptism is a recurring renewal of life
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Anne Bonner
Love this song!! Haven’t heard it in years!!
Haddy Nough
There's not a cloud in the sky
And the sun is shining likes it's never going down
Again
I start to feel like I can fly away
Sweet juniper under the clear silver
Leading me into a place that I've never been
I stand and sigh under the sky
And my heart is like a child
I'm alive again
All the dancing
In the searching
In a daze
Never knowing
I was on the edge of this horizon
But your love showed me the way
Now there's a Rainbow for me
But the promise that we will live in each day
Gets shaken in the gray
But now I believe
And life is like the sweetest refrain
Since you painted a rainbow for me
Lord you painted a rainbow for me
I think about days that I spent crying
All the games I played
He loves me then he loves me not
So all alone wondering if I'd ever fill the emptiness
In my broken heart
But now I'm dancing
No more searching
Now I'm free
Walking in an endless horizon
And you're the reason I sing
Won't you go with me
To where the angels come to sing
His water washes away our sins
Gives hope to life
Brings life again and again
Won't you go with me
To where the angels come to sing
His water washes away our sins
Gives hope to life
Brings life again and again
Source: Musixmatch
Mrs. Erica Lauren Horn Mason
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Anthony Driver
God painted a rainbow us All