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.
Fly On
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Then you flew away from me
Winds whisper your name
Cause through the skies of my memory
Fly on, fly on, sweet angel
Fly on and I will set you free
Fly on, fly on, sweet angel
It wasn't me that held you down
Just the voices in your soul
Now that you are freedom bound
I have no choice but to let you go
So fly on, fly on, sweet angel
Fly on and I will set you free
Fly on, fly on, sweet angel
Oh, and then you may fly back to me, fly on
Fly on, fly on, sweet angel
Fly on and I will set you free
Fly on, fly on, sweet angel
Oh, and then you may fly back to me
Fly on, fly on sweet angel
Fly on and you may fly back to me
So fly on
The lyrics of John Michael Montgomery's song "Fly On" speak to the heartache of letting go of a loved one who has found their independence. The singer addresses this loved one, who has "found [their] wings" and flown away from them. The winds "whisper [their] name" as a reminder of the memories they shared together. The singer recognizes that it was not them who held the loved one back, but the "voices in [their] soul" that called them to move forward. Despite their own pain, the singer sets the loved one free to continue on their path. They encourage them to "fly on, and [they] will set [them] free" while holding onto the hope that they may one day return.
The song captures the bittersweet emotions of letting go of someone you care for deeply. The singer acknowledges the love they have for the loved one and the pain of seeing them go. However, they recognize the importance of allowing the loved one to find their own way, even if it means they may never come back. The line, "It wasn't me that held you down, just the voices in your soul" shows a deep understanding of the challenges and struggles that we all face when seeking to find our own identity and carve out our place in the world. Ultimately, the song is a message of hope and resilience, reminding us that even in loss, there is the potential for growth and new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
You found your wings
You found your freedom and independence.
Then you flew away from me
You left me behind to pursue your own desires and dreams.
Winds whisper your name
Even though you are gone, the memory of you still lingers in my mind.
Cause through the skies of my memory
My memories of you are like clouds in the sky, ever-present and constantly changing.
Fly on, fly on, sweet angel
Continue on your journey, and may you find peace and happiness wherever you go.
Fly on and I will set you free
I release you from any hold that I may have had over you, and allow you to live your life as you see fit.
Oh, and then you may fly back to me, fly on
If your journey leads you back to me, then I will be here waiting for you with open arms.
It wasn't me that held you down
I didn't try to keep you from leaving, it was your own internal conflicts that caused you to go.
Just the voices in your soul
You had conflicting desires or pressures within yourself that made it difficult to stay.
Now that you are freedom bound
Now that you've found your own path, you are free to create your own destiny.
I have no choice but to let you go
Even though it may be hard, I must let you go and let your decisions be your own.
Fly on sweet angel
Continue on your journey and may you find happiness and freedom in all that you do.
Fly on and you may fly back to me
If your journey brings you back to me, I will welcome you back with open arms.
So fly on
Keep moving forward and pursuing your dreams, and may life bring you all that you hope for.
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