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.”
Prelude To Grace
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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Until it was gone
And moonshine showered
Down on me
Til' I knew I was alone
And I reached up to the sky
And Grace began to fall.
In Cindy Morgan's song Prelude To Grace, the lyrics describe a moment of solitude and contemplation under the cover of darkness. The reference to sunlight and moonshine highlights the passing of time, which can often represent the fleeting nature of happiness and joy. As the sunlight fades away, the singer is left alone with their thoughts and emotions, with the moonlight serving as a reminder of their solitary state. It is in this moment of detachment from the world that the singer reaches out to the sky in search of something greater, perhaps a sense of purpose or a higher power.
The final line, "And Grace began to fall," is a powerful conclusion to the verse, suggesting that in this moment of vulnerability, the singer is able to find comfort and solace in the presence of grace. The concept of grace is central to many religious and spiritual beliefs, with grace representing a divine force that forgives and heals despite our shortcomings. In this song, the symbolism of grace falling from the sky signifies a moment of divine intervention, providing the singer with a sense of hope and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunlight spilled out from the sky
The day passed by slowly, and as the sun set, light scattered in all directions.
Until it was gone
The daylight entirely vanished and was replaced by nightfall.
And moonshine showered
The full moon illuminated the surroundings in a peaceful and serene manner.
Down on me
The artist was bathed in the light of the full moon.
Til' I knew I was alone
The artist realized that they were physically alone and nobody was around to comfort or support them.
And I reached up to the sky
The singer stretched their arms towards the sky, as if reaching towards the heavens.
And Grace began to fall.
With this simple act of reaching, the singer found peace and reassurance in the idea that grace and a higher power were present and watching over them.
Writer(s): CINDY MORGAN
Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
shymultimedia
I've always loved this prelude - so blessed to have found it! :)
Max de Lima
hi Brother! Can You post the letter of "Prelude to Grace" here? Hugs from Brazil!