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.
Holdin' An Amazing Love
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Clockin in and out again, I guess I'm just
An average man, but these calloused hands
Are holding an amazing love
I have seen treasured dreams turn to dust
That fade away like yesterday that I'll never touch
But fortune's been kind cuz these arms of mine
So just hold me closer and tell me you love
And that everything's alright
For the weight of the world rolls off my shoulders
Whenever I look in your eyes
Just another guy rolling in the drive in a rush
Standin at the door, is what he's livin for and needs so much
Just an average man, but these calloused hands
Are holding an amazing love
I'm just an average man, but these calloused hands
Are holding an amazing love
In John Michael Montgomery's song Holdin' An Amazing Love, the singer reflects on the simple and seemingly ordinary aspects of his life. He describes himself as just another guy in line, an average man with calloused hands who clocks in and out every day. However, despite not having much material wealth or success, he realizes that he is blessed to be holding onto something truly special - an amazing love. This love is a source of comfort and stability for him, especially when the weight of the world seems too heavy to bear.
The lyrics in this song are a powerful reminder that sometimes the most meaningful things in life aren't the ones that are flashy or expensive. Rather, they are the quiet moments of love and connection that sustain us during difficult times. By emphasizing the importance of his relationship and the love he shares with his partner, the singer invites listeners to reflect on what truly matters in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Another guy in line on highway 9 in a rush
There are many people racing through life in a hurry, like the man on the highway, never taking the time to appreciate the precious things in life.
Clockin in and out again, I guess I'm just
Living the routine of daily life, John Michael Montgomery feels that he's just another average guy striving to make ends meet.
An average man, but these calloused hands
John Michael Montgomery considers himself ordinary, but he's proud of his rough and resilient hands that symbolize his hard work and perseverance.
Are holding an amazing love
Despite having an average life, he cherishes the incredible love that he shares with someone special.
I have seen treasured dreams turn to dust
John Michael Montgomery has experienced heartbreaking disappointments and obstacles that have left him feeling helpless and a sense of despair.
That fade away like yesterday that I'll never touch
The memories of these lost dreams are haunting him like echoes from the past, making him painfully aware of all that he's lost and can never recover.
But fortune's been kind cuz these arms of mine
Despite the heartaches, John Michael Montgomery feels blessed that he's still capable of holding things that matter, like his amazing love, thanks to some good fortune in his life.
So just hold me closer and tell me you love
The only thing that can make him realize that everything is okay is being held tightly by his lover and hearing those beautiful words 'I love you'.
And that everything's alright
He seeks reassurance that even though the world can seem overwhelming, everything will be alright because he has someone to rely on.
For the weight of the world rolls off my shoulders
When he looks into her eyes and feels her embrace, the heavy burden of responsibility that he carries with him every day is lifted and he can finally feel the relief that comes from being loved.
Whenever I look in your eyes
Being cherished and loved fills him with hope and joy that he finds only in her eyes.
Just another guy rolling in the drive in a rush
The guy in the drive-in is like all the other people in the world, hurriedly chasing something they don't realize is in front of them every day.
Standin at the door, is what he's livin for and needs so much
The man places his hopes and dreams on something fleeting, like food or entertainment; John Michael Montgomery recognizes the value of the long-lasting love that he has.
I'm just an average man, but these calloused hands
Even though he's just like that other guy, John Michael Montgomery feels that his scars and hard work make him extraordinary--an average man with a heart full of love.
Are holding an amazing love
Despite his many troubles and faults, John Michael Montgomery is blessed to be holding onto someone special that makes every day worth living.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY STEFAN HARRISON, SHANE TEETERS
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