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.
All In My Heart
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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And look in your eyes
For that old familiar flame
That love that burns
Makes my world turn
Two hearts beating the same
Is it all in my mind
Or is it harder to find
I thought it was real
But I'm starting to feel
Like it must be all in my heart
I'm a fool for believing
But I just keep dreaming
While we just keep drifting apart
Trying to make something
Where there's really nothing
I guess it's all in my heart
I keep telling myself
There's something else
I could do
To find that spark
But wherever it lies
It's not in your eyes
I guess it's all in my heart
I'm a fool for believing
But I just keep dreaming
While we just keep drifting apart
Trying to make something
Where there's really nothing
I guess it's all in my heart
Just trying to make something
Where there's really nothing
I guess it's all in my heart
The singer in John Michael Montgomery's song "All in My Heart" is feeling confused about the current state of his relationship. He sits with his partner and looks into their eyes, searching for the love and connection that they used to have. However, the singer is not sure if what he is feeling is real, or just something that he is imagining in his mind. He feels like he's in the dark, uncertain about what is going on between them. The singer thought his feelings were real, but he is starting to feel like they might be "all in his heart," and not truly reciprocated by his partner.
Despite feeling like he's holding onto something that might not be there, the singer continues to believe and dream about being back in love with his partner. He acknowledges that they are drifting apart, but he still wants to make something out of their relationship. However, he eventually comes to the realization that all of his efforts may be in vain. He cannot force someone to love him back, and it may be time to let go. The song emphasizes the struggle of trying to hold onto a love that is slipping away, and the confusion of not knowing whether the feelings are truly mutual.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit here tonight
I am currently seated and pondering my current relationship.
And look in your eyes
I am gazing deep into your eyes, searching for a glimmer of love.
For that old familiar flame
For the love that we once had and I hope still exists.
That love that burns
Our passionate love that is all-consuming.
Makes my world turn
Our love is the foundation of my life and happiness.
Two hearts beating the same
Our hearts used to beat in unison, but now I am unsure.
Is it all in my mind
I am questioning if our love is just a figment of my imagination.
Or is it harder to find
Maybe our love is still there, but hidden and harder to uncover.
I feel like I'm in the dark
I feel confused and uncertain about our current relationship.
I thought it was real
I once believed our love was true and pure.
But I'm starting to feel
Now I am starting to have doubts and second thoughts.
Like it must be all in my heart
Perhaps our love was never real, only something I wished for in my heart.
I'm a fool for believing
I may have been foolish to believe in our love.
But I just keep dreaming
Despite my doubts, I still have dreams of a happier future with you.
While we just keep drifting apart
Our relationship seems to be drifting further apart with each passing day.
Trying to make something
Despite the challenges, I am still trying to make our relationship work.
Where there's really nothing
But maybe there was never anything there to begin with.
I guess it's all in my heart
At this point, I am starting to believe that our love was only in my heart and never a reality.
I keep telling myself
I am trying to reassure myself and stay positive.
There's something else
Maybe there is another solution to our problems.
I could do
Something I could change or do differently to improve our relationship.
To find that spark
To reignite the passion and love that we once had.
But wherever it lies
I have searched for the spark and passion, but it seems to be missing.
It's not in your eyes
I have looked deep into your eyes, but I do not see the love that I am searching for.
Just trying to make something
In spite of everything, I am still trying to make our relationship work.
Where there's really nothing
But maybe there is nothing left to save in our relationship.
I guess it's all in my heart
At this point, I am confident that our love was only ever in my heart and never a reality.
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