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.”
The Days of Innocence
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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How did those days just pass us by
Times to remember
All but forgotten in our lives
Don't you find when you turn around
That we've lost much more than we ever found
So hold me tight
Take me back (Oh how I miss the innocence)
To what was right
Help me find the time
That we once had (Bring back the days of innocence)
A time to treasure
A time when the truth meant more than words
Love was forever
A tide that was never meant to turn
So much lost
But there's more to be gained
I wonder what waits
There beyond the rain
So hold me tight
Oh Lord. turn the night
Take me back (Oh how I miss the innocence)
To what was right
Help me find the time
That we once had (Bring back the days of innocence)
I wanna tell you
Time rushes by
There's time to stop and live
Don't live a lie
Oh, if we just reach up to Him
And all that might have been
'Cause you know that it's good
And you know that it's right
You know that He's waiting tonight
If we reach up to Him
And all that might have been
'Cause you know that it's good
And you know that it's right
You know that He's waiting tonight
So hold me tight
Oh Lord. turn the night
Take me back (Oh how I miss the innocence)
To what was right
Help me find the time
That we once had (Bring back the days of innocence)
So hold me tight
Oh Lord. turn the night
Take me back (Oh how I miss the innocence)
To what was right
Help me find the time
That we once had (Bring back the days of innocence)
The song "The Days of Innocence" by Cindy Morgan is a nostalgic look back at the past, specifically the days of childhood or youth. The opening lines set the tone with a lament about the swiftness of time and the loss of meaningful experience. The lyrics describe a time where things were simpler, where love was forever, and truth was more than just empty words. The singer begs for the return of that time, to be taken back to what was right.
The chorus of the song is a plea for help to find the time that was once had, to bring back the days of innocence. There is a sense of longing for something lost, but also a hope that it can be revived or restored. The lyrics also touch on themes of faith and reaching up to God to find what has been lost.
Overall, the song taps into a universal experience of nostalgia and loss, and the desire to recapture the feeling of a time that was once cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
Young and tender
Referring to a time when we were young and inexperienced.
How did those days just pass us by
Wondering how quickly time has passed and how quickly we've grown older.
Times to remember
Reflecting on the past and the memories we've created.
All but forgotten in our lives
Feeling like we've forgotten important moments from our past and want to revisit them.
Don't you find when you turn around
When we take a step back and reflect on our lives, we realize how much we've lost over time.
That we've lost much more than we ever found
We've lost more than we have gained and want to regain what we've lost in our lives.
So hold me tight
Asking for comfort and security during a difficult time.
Oh Lord. turn the night
Asking for guidance and help from a higher power.
Take me back (Oh how I miss the innocence)
Wanting to go back to simpler times when life was easier and less complicated.
To what was right
Looking to return to a time when things were good and before we strayed from the right path.
Help me find the time
Asking for help in rediscovering the lost time and memories of our past.
That we once had (Bring back the days of innocence)
Yearning to return to a time where we had innocence and purity in our lives.
A time to treasure
Reiterating the value of the past and the memories we've made throughout our lives.
A time when the truth meant more than words
A time when honesty and integrity were highly valued and respected.
Love was forever
Remembering a time when we believed in the longevity and stability of love.
A tide that was never meant to turn
Believing that love shouldn't change or falter and should remain constant in our lives.
So much lost
Realizing how much we've lost over time.
But there's more to be gained
Optimistic view that there is still more to be gained in our lives and that we can move forward positively.
I wonder what waits
Curiosity to see what the future holds and what else we can achieve in our lives.
There beyond the rain
Looking towards the future with a positive and hopeful attitude, despite past losses and obstacles.
I wanna tell you
Expressing a strong desire to convey a message or share a thought with someone.
Time rushes by
Time flies and seems to move too quickly.
There's time to stop and live
Encouraging others to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life to enjoy and appreciate the present moment.
Don't live a lie
Urging others to live an honest and genuine life, free of falsehood and deceit.
Oh, if we just reach up to Him
If we turn to a higher power, we can find guidance and comfort in our lives.
And all that might have been
Reflecting on what could have been or what we've missed out on in our lives.
'Cause you know that it's good
Affirming the belief that the path of righteousness is positive and brings benefits.
And you know that it's right
Assuring the listener that doing what is right is the correct way to live their life.
You know that He's waiting tonight
Believing that a higher power is waiting to help and guide us on our journey.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK HAMMOND, CINDY LAVONNE MORGAN
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I, too, miss the days of innocence, and all the cutesy and precious things we had and did as small children. I don't like all the corruptions, the evil, the nastiness, and the tumult of this world and even of adulthood. :(