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 March
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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Words by Cindy Morgan
Music by Cindy Morgan & Brent Lenthall
Matthew 21:5-11
The triumphal entry into Jerusalem
It was a march of a revolution
It was a cadence of cruel contention
It was a march oh what a march
Oh it was a march for the sweet and gruesome
To bring a light to their darkened place
It was a march for the thirst of freedom
And it was beauty battered and bleeding
And it was a march yeah, yeah
When it all comes down to me and you yeah
Will we walk away or march on with
The One who made the march oh yeah
Chorus:
Do you know
Why you are lonely
Do you know
Why you're afraid
Do you know
That Jesus loves you
Will you join the march
Will you join the march
Today
Oh it was a march for the ones who judged Him
Dipping their crowns in a crimson flood
It was a march for the thief and harlot
Humble and holy oh what a story
Oh what a march
But when it all comes down to me and you
Will we walk away or march on with
The One who made the march oh yeah
Chorus:
Do you know
Why you are lonely
Do you know
Why you're afraid
Do you know
That Jesus loves you
Will you join the march
Will you join the march
Will you join the march
Will you join the march
Today
It was a march of a revolution
It was a stormy, stormy day
The song "The March" by Cindy Morgan is a tribute to the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, as described in the Gospel of Matthew (21:5-11). The song starts by describing the march as a revolution and a stormy day, with a cadence of cruel contention. It goes on to say that it was a march for the sweet and gruesome, to bring light to their darkened place, and a march for the thirst of freedom. The march was beauty battered and bleeding, but it was also a march for the ones who judged Jesus, the thief, and the harlot.
The lyrics ask the listeners whether they know why they are lonely and afraid, and whether they know that Jesus loves them. The chorus invites them to join the march, which represents following Jesus and his message of love and salvation. The song encourages the audience to contemplate their own faith and whether they will walk away or march on with the One who made the march.
Overall, "The March" is a powerful tribute to the triumphal entry of Jesus, emphasizing the message of love and salvation that it represents, and encouraging the audience to join the march themselves by following Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a march of a revolution
The march was a symbol of a revolution, a change in the status quo, a call to fight for a cause that mattered.
It was a march of a stormy day
The march took place on a day of strife and tumult, as if the very elements were fighting against it, but it was a march of hope amidst the storm.
It was a cadence of cruel contention
The march was the sound of a struggle, a discordant rhythm of opposition and conflict.
It was a march oh what a march
The march was significant, meaningful, and unforgettable, a moment in time that would be remembered for generations.
Oh it was a march for the sweet and gruesome
The march was for the broken and marginalized, the ones who suffered injustice and cruelty, yet held on to hope in the darkness.
To bring a light to their darkened place
The march was a beacon of hope, shining light into the shadows and bringing hope to those who had none.
It was a march for the thirst of freedom
The march was a call for liberation, a demand for freedom from oppression and bondage, a desire to live in dignity and peace.
And it was beauty battered and bleeding
The march was a display of beauty and courage, despite the wounds and scars of struggle, a testament to the enduring human spirit.
And it was a march yeah, yeah
The march was a celebration of life and hope, a joyful expression of solidarity and purpose.
When it all comes down to me and you yeah
In the end, it is up to each of us to decide our role in the march, whether we will be bystanders or participants, whether we will make a difference.
Will we walk away or march on with
Will we choose to support the cause or let it pass us by, will we be willing to stand with those who suffer and struggle.
The One who made the march oh yeah
Jesus Christ, the leader of the march, the one who inspired and guided the struggle, the one who gave hope to the hopeless and freedom to the oppressed.
Do you know
A series of rhetorical questions aimed at prompting self-reflection and awareness.
Why you are lonely
Do you understand the root of your loneliness, the causes and effects of your isolation?
Why you're afraid
Do you acknowledge your fears and anxieties, and strive to overcome them with faith and courage?
That Jesus loves you
Do you believe that God's unconditional love is available to you, despite your faults and failures?
Will you join the march
Will you take an active role in the struggle for justice and peace, joining others in solidarity and support?
Today
An urgent call to action, a reminder that the time to act is now, not tomorrow or someday, but today.
It was a march for the ones who judged Him
The march was for those who condemned and rejected Jesus Christ, his enemies and persecutors, but also for those who had yet to understand his message.
Dipping their crowns in a crimson flood
A reference to the crown of thorns worn by Jesus, a symbol of his suffering and sacrifice, and the blood he shed for humanity's sins.
It was a march for the thief and harlot
The march was also for the sinners and outcasts, the ones who felt unworthy of redemption, yet were welcomed by Jesus without judgment.
Humble and holy oh what a story
The march was a story of humility and holiness, of how Jesus, the Son of God, became human and walked among us, sharing in our joys and sorrows.
Chorus:
The repeated refrain of the song, summarizing its themes and messages.
Will you join the march
A call to action, a plea for solidarity and commitment, a challenge to make a difference in the world.
Contributed by Micah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.