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 Loving Kind
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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Mark 16:7 Peter's song to Jesus
Happy as a little child yeah
Walking by the Shepherd's side oh
How I know You
How You know me
Your words are like peace and truth
How I know You
And how You know me oh Lord
Chorus:
I don't know why You love me
Oh Lord it's such a mystery
All I can say
All I can find
You're the loving kind
The loving kind
When I fall and when I stray
Your love it captures me always
All I can see all I can find - You're the loving kind, the loving kind
Sitting in a courtyard still
They all come marching for the kill
They don't know You
But how I know You
I got scared I ran away
The rooster crowed my faith it swayed
How I know You
But I denied You oh Lord
(chorus)
Bridge:
Lord I believe in You
Though I have deceived You
Thank God that forgiveness is reigning again
Thank God that forgiveness is reigning again
I don't know why You love me like You do
All I know is You're the loving kind, the loving kind
The lyrics to Cindy Morgan's song The Loving Kind depict the songwriter's strong faith in God and her awe at His unconditional love for her. The first verse describes the relationship between the songwriter and God using a metaphor of a child walking by the side of a shepherd. The songwriter expresses how deeply she knows God and how much He knows her, using imagery of His words being like "peace and truth" and "flowers kissed by morning dew." In the chorus, the songwriter expresses her confusion at why God loves her and calls it a mystery, but also acknowledges that He is always present to catch her when she falls or strays. The second verse goes on to recount the biblical story of Peter denying Jesus, while the bridge expresses the songwriter's faith in God's forgiveness despite her own mistakes.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of faith, love, and forgiveness. The songwriter uses powerful imagery to describe her relationship with God and acknowledges her own imperfection while also recognizing God's constant presence and love. The song serves as a reminder of the power of faith and the importance of forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy as a little child yeah
I am delighted and carefree, feeling pure joy like an innocent child
Walking by the Shepherd's side oh
I am following the guide and protector of my life with trust and confidence
How I know You
I have a deep, personal understanding and connection with You
How You know me
You have an intimate knowledge of my thoughts, feelings, and actions
Your words are like peace and truth
The things You say provide me with tranquility and honesty
Like flowers kissed by morning dew yeah
Your words are soft and gentle, refreshing me like dew on a flower
And how You know me oh Lord
You know me completely, Lord, even more than I know myself.
I don't know why You love me
I am amazed and overwhelmed by Your love for me, and I cannot comprehend its depth and extent
Oh Lord it's such a mystery
Your love is beyond my understanding, and I cannot explain or define it
All I can say
I cannot find words to describe or express Your love
All I can find
No matter what I do, I cannot discover the source or reason for Your love
You're the loving kind
You are infinitely merciful and loving, always caring for me no matter what
When I fall and when I stray
Whenever I make mistakes or wander away from You
Your love it captures me always
Your love always draws me back and holds me close, never letting me go
All I can see all I can find - You're the loving kind, the loving kind
I cannot find any other explanation or answer for Your love except that You are always compassionate and merciful.
Sitting in a courtyard still
I am sitting quietly in a place of solitude and reflection
They all come marching for the kill
Others are coming to persecute and harm me
They don't know You
The people who want to harm me do not understand or recognize Your power and goodness
But how I know You
I have a deep, personal relationship with You and I know You are with me even in this difficult moment
I got scared I ran away
Even though I trust You, fear and doubt got the best of me and I fled
The rooster crowed my faith it swayed
My belief in You faltered and I denied You in the face of danger
But I denied You oh Lord
I turned away from You in a moment of weakness and fear
Lord I believe in You
I have faith in Your goodness and mercy
Though I have deceived You
Even though I have fallen short and sinned against You
Thank God that forgiveness is reigning again
I am grateful that You are merciful and forgiving, no matter what I have done
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dalvron
One of THE best Christian songs ever. A masterpiece that truly expresses the Peter that is in all of us.
Mary Weyhrich
Cindy Morgan has been one of my favorite artists; how she reaches the depth of Gods love and her music writing is an expression of her experiences in life and how God has always been there for her and those around her; thank you Cindy for your realness
kb137281234
One of her many, many hits. BTW, this is a great song about the apostle Peter. Awesome lyrics. This song always blesses me. Thank you for the post.
supermanny73
great tune! Love this one...thanks for posting.
Sandra Timmons
Love this entire album. I used to sing this quite a bit in church. This is a favorite!
Jeff Alger
Awesome music. I saw her in concert in the 90s in South Florida.
Marcelo Barbosa
Excellent! Really beautiful!
Sue Bishop
Very nice
mrm6464
Maaan this brings back memories :)
Abel Habib Maleh
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