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.
Four Wheel Drive
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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We pulled off the road to a place we'd never been
I had to stop the truck because it was getting muddy
We started kissing, then I put it in?
Four-wheel drive and we kept going
Man, what a ride, made me feel like a kid again
Slippin' and slidin', bouncin' around in the cab
Then I pulled it out back on the main road
I looked over at darlin', her face was all aglow
She said, "Honey, that was wonderful, can we do it again?"
So I leaned over toward her and put it back in?
Four-wheel drive and we kept going
Man, what a ride, made me feel like a kid again
Slippin' and slidin', bouncin' around in the cab
Bringin' back old memories of all the good times we've had
We were slippin' and slidin', bouncin' around in the cab
Bringin' back old memories of all the good times we've had
Yeah, darlin' loves it when I put it in four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
The lyrics of John Michael Montgomery's song "Four Wheel Drive" appear to be about a romantic encounter between the singer and his partner in their truck. The singer describes how they pulled off the road into an unknown spot and started to kiss. The truck gets stuck in the mud, but instead of stopping there, they continue to explore by engaging the four-wheel drive and adventuring through the tough terrain. The experience is reminiscent of their youth and brings back memories of all the good times they have had. The chorus repeats the phrase "Four-wheel drive and we kept going/Man, what a ride made me feel like a kid again/Slippin' and slidin', bouncin' around in the cab/ Bringin' back old memories of all the good times we've had." This ride is shown to be an incredibly positive and rejuvenating experience for the couple, and one that they wish to repeat.
Underneath the surface, the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for the couple's relationship. The truck can represent their partnership, with the four-wheel drive as a symbol for the persistence and resilience they both exhibit to make it through the hard times. Although issues may arise, the couple perseveres and is able to get through them by working together, experiencing a renewed sense of love and rejuvenation when they come out the other side. The steering wheel becomes the steering mechanism for the relationship, perhaps representing the shared decisions they make on their journey. "Four Wheel Drive" then becomes a testament to the power of enduring love, one that can survive even rough terrain as long as both parties are willing to push through.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night me and darlin' went exploring
My significant other and I decided to try something new last night
We pulled off the road to a place we'd never been
We found a new spot to spend time together outside of our normal routine
I had to stop the truck because it was getting muddy
The weather was not cooperating with our plans and we had to adjust our vehicle's traction
We started kissing, then I put it in?
Our physical attraction intensified and we decided to take things to the next level
Four-wheel drive and we kept going
With the help of our vehicle's capabilities, we continued our adventurous exploration
Man, what a ride, made me feel like a kid again
The new experience was exhilarating and brought back feelings from our younger, carefree days
Slippin' and slidin', bouncin' around in the cab
The rough terrain made our ride unpredictable but exciting
Bringin' back old memories of all the good times we've had
Our shared experience reminded us of past happy memories we have created together
Then I pulled it out back on the main road
We left our secluded spot to return to the public road
I looked over at darlin', her face was all aglow
I could see the joy on my partner's face after our exciting adventure
She said, 'Honey, that was wonderful, can we do it again?'
My significant other enjoyed the experience and wanted to try it again
So I leaned over toward her and put it back in?
I was happy to oblige and start the adventure again
We were slippin' and slidin', bouncin' around in the cab
Our second round was just as exciting as the first
Bringin' back old memories of all the good times we've had
We continued to reminisce on our past adventures while enjoying our new one
Yeah, darlin' loves it when I put it in four-wheel drive
My partner enjoys when I take charge and bring excitement to our relationship
Four-wheel drive
The use of our vehicle's four-wheel drive system was crucial to our adventure and enjoyment
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