Besides these two songs, five more of Montgomery's singles have reached the top of the country charts: "I Love the Way You Love Me", "Be My Baby Tonight", "If You've Got Love", "I Can Love You Like That", and "The Little Girl", while thirteen more have reached Top Ten. Montgomery's recordings of "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That" were both released concurrently with R&B versions by the group All-4-One. Montgomery has also released eleven studio albums, counting a Christmas album.
John Michael joined the family band (which also included his brother, Eddie Montgomery, who would later join Troy Gentry in the duo Montgomery Gentry) as guitarist before taking the lead singing role when his parents divorced. Afterwards, he made a frugal living on the local honky-tonk scene as a solo artist playing what he referred to as "working man's country." Eventually, Atlantic Records signed him.
03 Home to You
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Things don't always go my way
It might rain but that's okay
I get to come home to you
Sometimes life may get me down
And I get tired of getting kicked around
I feel lost in this maddening crowd
[Chorus:]
You are my best friend
And you are where my heart is
And I know at the day's end
I get to come home to you
Hanging out in our old sweatshirts
You let me complain about a hard day's work
I don't know what I did to deserve
To get to come home to you
[Chorus x 2]
Yes I get to come home to you
Oh I love coming home to you.
The song "Home to You" by John Michael Montgomery boasts of the comfort of returning home to the love of one's life no matter what the day might have brought. The lyrics talk about the struggles faced in everyday life, sometimes resulting in a disheartening experience. It's a fact of life that not everything goes as we planned, but remaining assured and looking forward to coming back to someone who loves you genuinely can be a ray of sunshine amidst gloom. The lyrics of this song are relatable and hold a special place in the hearts of those who have experienced this emotion.
In the second verse, the song emphasizes the comfort level and intimacy of the relationship shared with the loved one. Montgomery sings about how he talks about his day with his partner without feeling judged, and this is where he feels at ease. This is the kind of love that reassures and validates one's experiences, successes, and struggles in a world that's sometimes unforgiving.
"Home to You" is a beautiful country song that shares a message of love, validation, and reassurance that love must be a safe haven for all our struggles and exhaustion.
Line by Line Meaning
I get up and battle the day
I face daily challenges
Things don't always go my way
Life doesn't always work out for me
It might rain but that's okay
Even if there are difficulties, it'll be alright
I get to come home to you
I have the privilege of returning home to you
Sometimes life may get me down
There are times when I feel low
And I get tired of getting kicked around
I get weary of being knocked down
I feel lost in this maddening crowd
I feel overwhelmed in this chaotic world
But I get to come home to you
But being able to return home to you brightens my day
You are my best friend
You're my closest companion
And you are where my heart is
I love you deeply
And I know at the day's end
I'm certain that
I get to come home to you
I'm able to come home to you
Hanging out in our old sweatshirts
Spending time together in our comfortable clothes
You let me complain about a hard day's work
You listen patiently when I vent about a tough day
I don't know what I did to deserve
I feel fortunate without knowing why
To get to come home to you
To be able to come home to you
Yes I get to come home to you
Indeed, I'm able to come home to you
Oh I love coming home to you
I adore returning home to you
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