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.
Got You To Thank For That
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Seein' it all in a different light.
An' I've opened my eyes.
I'm learnin' to gaze up at the stars:
See 'em for more than what they are.
And I think I know why.
The change in me is plain to see.
And I know that I've got you to thank for:
Makin' this world of mine slow down.
Puttin' my feet back on the ground.
Showin' me what life's all about.
I got you to thank for that.
'Bout takin' the time to talk.
Slowin' my run down to a walk.
And I'm happy where I'm at.
I got you to thank for that.
I get a little more sleep at might these days,
Left behind my restless ways,
And it's easy 'cause you're with me.
I'm takin' in stride what I can't change,
Findin' some good in everything.
And it calms me, it soothes me,
To know that I can be this way.
Without a doubt, I got you to thank for..........
Makin' this world of mine slow down.
Puttin' my feet back on the ground.
Showin' me what life's all about.
I got you to thank for that.
'Bout takin' the time to talk.
Slowin' my run down to a walk.
And I'm happy where I'm at.
I got you to thank for that.
I feel this change in me and it's plain to see,
Baby, I know I've got you to thank for......
Makin' this world of mine slow down.
Puttin' my feet back on the ground.
Showin' me what life's all about.
I got you to thank for that.
'Bout takin' the time to talk.
Slowin' my run down to a walk.
And I'm happy where I'm at.
I got you to thank for that.
Makin' this w
orld of mine slow down. Puttin' my feet back on the ground. Showin' me what life's all about. I got you to thank for that.
In "Got You To Thank For That," John Michael Montgomery sings about how his perspective on life has shifted thanks to the person he's with. He states that he's started to notice things in his life through a different lens, learning to gaze up at the stars and see them for more than what they are. The change in him is plain to see, and he knows that he has the person he's with to thank for it.
He also sings about how this person has influenced his life in other ways, such as slowing him down and showing him what life is all about. He gets more sleep at night, has left behind his restless ways, and is finding some good in everything. Knowing that he can be this way soothes him, and he attributes it all to the person who has helped him see life in a new light.
The song speaks to the power of love and how it can change a person's perspective and way of life. It's a reminder of the importance of slowing down and taking the time to appreciate the world around us, and how having someone to share that with can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm startin' to notice things in my life.
I am beginning to pay attention to details in my life.
Seein' it all in a different light.
Looking at everything from a different perspective.
An' I've opened my eyes.
I have become more aware of what is happening around me.
I'm learnin' to gaze up at the stars:
I am starting to appreciate the beauty of nature.
See 'em for more than what they are.
Seeing beyond the physical aspect and finding deeper meaning.
And I think I know why.
I realize the reason for this change in me.
The change in me is plain to see.
It is evident that I have gone through a transformation.
And I know that I've got you to thank for:
I credit this positive change in my life to you.
Makin' this world of mine slow down.
You have helped me slow down and appreciate life more.
Puttin' my feet back on the ground.
You have helped me become more grounded and stable.
Showin' me what life's all about.
You have taught me the true meaning and value of life.
I got you to thank for that.
I am grateful to you for all of these positive changes.
'Bout takin' the time to talk.
You have shown me the importance of communication.
Slowin' my run down to a walk.
You have helped me take things at a slower, more manageable pace.
And I'm happy where I'm at.
I am content with where I am in life right now.
I got you to thank for that.
And I owe it all to you.
I get a little more sleep at might these days,
I am able to sleep better now.
Left behind my restless ways,
I have left behind my anxious and unsettled behavior.
And it's easy 'cause you're with me.
It is easier to face life's challenges when I have you by my side.
I'm takin' in stride what I can't change,
I am learning to accept things that are beyond my control.
Findin' some good in everything.
You have helped me find the positive in every situation.
And it calms me, it soothes me,
This mindset has brought me peace and comfort.
To know that I can be this way.
I am grateful to have discovered this new way of thinking.
Without a doubt, I got you to thank for.........
There is no doubt in my mind that you are responsible for this positive change in me.
I feel this change in me and it's plain to see,
I can feel the difference in myself and others can see it too.
Baby, I know I've got you to thank for......
And I know that you are the reason behind this change in me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, SONG SOURCE INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BYRON HILL, DANNY ORTON
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