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.
I Couldn't Dream
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Hear your heart beat
As you softly breathe lyin' here with me
Your skin's like a canvas
Being painted by the moonbeams
Truly a masterpiece
To you it comes naturally
Could never imagine such a kiss
Or the way your body feels in my arms
Old Mister Sandman I'll resist
Cause if I were to sleep look at all I'd miss
I couldn't dream a love better than this
It's getting late
But I don't want to close my eyes
I don't care about the time
Or the world outside
We're movin' to the music playin' in our minds
The mood's just right for staying up all night
I couldn't dream a love better than this
Could never imagine such a kiss
Or the way your body feels in my arms
Old Mister Sandman I'll resist
Cause if I were to sleep look at all I'd miss
I couldn't dream a love better than this
I've had my fantasies
But none compare to reality
I couldn't dream a love better than this
Could never imagine such a kiss
Or the way your body feels in my arms
Old Mister Sandman I'll resist
Cause if I were to sleep look at all I'd miss
I couldn't dream
I couldn't dream a love better than this
I can't get no sleep
I couldn't dream a love better than this
The song "I Couldn't Dream" by John Michael Montgomery is a sweet love song that expresses the singer's admiration for his lover. The lyrics beautifully describe the moments spent with his lover in a romantic setting. He says, "When we're this close I can almost hear your heartbeat, as you softly breathe lyin' here with me." The description is so vivid that the listener can almost feel the intimacy that the singer is experiencing. He compares her skin to a canvas being painted by the moonbeams and calls her a masterpiece. He admires her natural beauty and how she comes by it effortlessly.
The chorus, "I couldn't dream a love better than this, could never imagine such a kiss, or the way your body feels in my arms," emphasizes how much the singer is in love with his partner. He is so happy and fulfilled that he couldn't have dreamt of a love better than this. He doesn't want to sleep and miss out on even a moment spent with his lover. He feels that reality is far better than any fantasy that he may have had.
The song's lyrics are simple yet powerful, expressing the depth of love and happiness that the singer is feeling. The melody of the song complements the lyrics perfectly, with a slow and soothing beat that sets the tone for the romantic lyrics. John Michael Montgomery's voice is heartwarming and emotional, making the listener feel the emotions he is expressing.
Line by Line Meaning
When we're this close I can almost Hear your heart beat
I feel so close to you that I can hear your heart beating
As you softly breathe lyin' here with me
You breathing softly while lying here with me is a beautiful thing
Your skin's like a canvas Being painted by the moonbeams Truly a masterpiece To you it comes naturally
Your skin is beautiful and it feels like a masterpiece that is being naturally painted by the moonlight
I couldn't dream a love better than this Could never imagine such a kiss Or the way your body feels in my arms Old Mister Sandman I'll resist Cause if I were to sleep look at all I'd miss I couldn't dream a love better than this
I can't even imagine a love better than this, it's so amazing. If I were to sleep, I would miss out on all this amazingness
It's getting late But I don't want to close my eyes I don't care about the time Or the world outside We're movin' to the music playin' in our minds The mood's just right for staying up all night
Even though it's late, I don't want to stop enjoying the moment with you. The world outside doesn't matter, we're enjoying the music in our minds and the mood is perfect for staying up all night
I've had my fantasies But none compare to reality
I've had fantasies about love, but nothing compares to the reality of being with you
I can't get no sleep
I can't sleep because I'm so in love with you
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: FRANK SOLESBEE, MARK A RONE, RICHIE MCDONALD
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