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.”
They Say It's Love
Cindy Morgan Lyrics
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I see the silver shimmering down, down, down
Streams out of the moonlights
Empties the sky and fills up the soul.
'Cause I know, yes I know
That it will be you that I am dreaming of
'Cause I heard the stars say
and they say it's love.
So fly or at least imagine
That love is grander than it appears
'Cause somewhere over the moon's glow
There is a sweet word longing to hear, hear, hear
'Cause I know, yes I know
That it will be you that I am dreaming of
'Cause I heard the stars say
That they know your name and my name
and they say it's love.
The moon looks like it's smiling
'Cause maybe it knows more than we all know
And I pray, God if You're looking down now
You see a reflection somewhere here below
whoa, yeah, yeah, yeah.
In these lyrics, Cindy Morgan beautifully describes the enchanting power of love and the feeling of being connected to someone on a deeper level.
In the first paragraph, she sets the scene by mentioning the stars and the silver shimmering down. This imagery represents the magic and wonder that love can bring. The streams out of the moonlight symbolize how love fills up our souls, bringing us joy and fulfillment.
The chorus reveals the strong belief and certainty the singer feels towards their love. They express knowing deep in their heart that the person they are dreaming of is the one for them. The mention of the stars saying that they know both the singer's and their beloved's names reinforces the idea that their love is meant to be. The repetition of "and they say it's love" emphasizes the universal acknowledgement and validation of their feelings.
In the second paragraph, the singer encourages us to imagine and believe that love is even more grand and beautiful than it may seem. They suggest that beyond the glow of the moon, there exists a word longing to be heard - a word that represents the essence of love and all its wonders.
The third paragraph adds another layer to the song by personifying the moon. It appears to be smiling, possibly aware of the wisdom and knowledge it possesses about the mysteries of love. The singer acknowledges this divine presence by praying to God, hoping that He sees a reflection of love somewhere on Earth. This reflects a desire for love to be recognized and cherished by a higher power.
Overall, "They Say It's Love" captures the belief in the power of love, its ability to connect souls, and the transcendent nature of this emotion. It expresses a profound longing for a love that is recognized and supported by the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars over my window
I can see the sparkling stars outside my window, illuminating the night sky.
I see the silver shimmering down, down, down
I observe the silver light descending gracefully, creating a mesmerizing effect.
Streams out of the moonlights
Radiant beams flow out from the moon, casting a magical glow.
Empties the sky and fills up the soul
These celestial lights empty the vast sky and bring fulfillment to the depths of my being.
'Cause I know, yes I know
With certainty and conviction, I am aware...
That it will be you that I am dreaming of
My dreams are solely filled with thoughts of you.
'Cause I heard the stars say
The stars themselves conveyed to me...
That they know your name and my name
They possess knowledge of both your name and mine.
and they say it's love
Their proclamation affirms that what we share is indeed love.
So fly or at least imagine
Allow yourself to soar or, at the very least, indulge in imaginative flights of fancy.
That love is grander than it appears
Recognize that love possesses a grandeur beyond its surface perception.
'Cause somewhere over the moon's glow
For somewhere beyond the radiant glow of the moon...
There is a sweet word longing to hear, hear, hear
A tender word yearns to be spoken and heard repeatedly.
The moon looks like it's smiling
The appearance of the moon suggests a joyful, contented expression.
'Cause maybe it knows more than we all know
Perhaps the moon possesses a deeper understanding than any of us comprehend.
And I pray, God if You're looking down now
In a fervent prayer, I address God, hoping that if He gazes upon us from above...
You see a reflection somewhere here below
He perceives a reflection of His divine love somewhere here on earth.
whoa, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Expressing a sense of awe and affirmation.
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hummingbirdcity
This is just my all-time favorite Cindy song.
migol1984
great, great, great memories are filling up my room as i play this on full blast.
Knit Wits
Stars over my window
I see the silver shimmering down, down, down
Streams out of the moonlights
Empties the sky and fills up the soul.
'Cause I know, yes I know
That it will be you that I am dreaming of
'Cause I heard the stars say
That they know your name and my name
And they say it's love.
So fly or at least imagine
That love is grander than it appears
'Cause somewhere over the moon's glow
There is a sweet word longing to hear, hear, hear
'Cause I know, yes I know
That it will be you that I am dreaming of
'Cause I heard the stars say
That they know your name and my name
And they say it's love.
The moon looks like it's smiling
'Cause maybe it knows more than we all know
And I pray, God if You're looking down now
You see a reflection somewhere here below
Whoa, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Kevin Green
I love this song so much. Listened to it constantly back in high school. Saw her in concert for this album too
kd2kaydee yup
love this song! :-)
beardedba
One of my all time faves...