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.
Everytime I Fall
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Who stood tall and proud beside me
Down many a dead end road
Never asking more than I could give
And never once complaining
About the way we had to live
Well she never showed a sign of losing hope
Have all gone up in smoke
She hides her disappointment out of love
And if I laid the whole world at her feet
It wouldn't be enough
She's the rock I lean on through it all
Every time I stumble
Every time I fall
And though she's never shown it
I've known it from the start
Every time I fall it breaks her heart
Every time I fall
It breaks her heart
Now let me tell you about the million silent tears
I've found hidden on her pillow
In the mornings through the years
Somehow I'm still a hero in her eyes
But to tell the truth
I can't give you one good reason why
She's the rock I lean on through it all
Every time I stumble
Every time I fall
And though she's never shown it
I've known it from the start
Every time I fall it breaks her heart
Every time I fall
It breaks her heart
The song "Everytime I Fall" by John Michael Montgomery is a tribute to a woman who stood beside him through thick and thin, never once complaining about their life together. The lyrics describe how even when everything seemed to go wrong, his partner remained hopeful and supportive. She never showed any sign of disappointment, and instead used her love to hide it all. The singer sings about how he knows that every time he falls it breaks her heart, but she continues to be the rock that he leans on through it all. Despite his flaws and failures, she continues to see him as a hero.
The song is a heartfelt ballad that showcases the deep appreciation that Montgomery has for his partner. He acknowledges her unwavering support and love, even in the midst of hardships. The lyrics can be interpreted as a testament to the power of love and the importance of having someone to lean on during difficult times. The phrase "every time I fall it breaks her heart" is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the pain that comes with seeing a loved one struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you 'bout a lady that I know
I want to introduce you to a woman I know
Who stood tall and proud beside me
She was always strong and supportive of me
Down many a dead end road
Through many difficult times and situations
Never asking more than I could give
She never demanded anything from me beyond my capabilities
And never once complaining
She never expressed dissatisfaction or unhappiness
About the way we had to live
About our life's circumstances
Well she never showed a sign of losing hope
She never seemed to give up or lose faith
Though a million dreams and promises
Even though so many of our hopes and plans didn't materialize
Have all gone up in smoke
Ended up as failures or disappointments
She hides her disappointment out of love
She keeps her own sadness hidden because of her love for me
And if I laid the whole world at her feet
Even if I did everything and anything for her
It wouldn't be enough
It still wouldn't adequately repay all she's done for me
She's the rock I lean on through it all
She's always been my support system
Every time I stumble
Every time I'm in trouble or need help
Every time I fall
Every time I make a mistake or fail
And though she's never shown it
Even though she's never revealed it on the outside
I've known it from the start
I've always been aware of it
Every time I fall it breaks her heart
My failures or mistakes cause her great pain and sadness
Now let me tell you about the million silent tears
I want to share with you a hidden hurt she experiences
I've found hidden on her pillow
Tears she cries in solitude
In the mornings through the years
During uncertain or difficult times over the years
Somehow I'm still a hero in her eyes
She still looks up to me as a hero even with my failures
But to tell the truth
Honestly speaking
I can't give you one good reason why
I'm unable to explain why she still sees me that way
Every time I fall it breaks her heart
My mistakes or failures hurt her deeply
Every time I fall
Every time I stumble or slip up
It breaks her heart
It causes her emotional pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY MACRAE, STEVE CLARK
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