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 Don't Want This Song to End
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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And I don't want to look at the clock on the wall
Let's lose track of time while we're dancing this close
And I don't really care if no one's around
We can just stay right here until the moon goes down
If it were left up to me, I would never let go
But if this is a dream then I don't want to wake up
As long as you're in my arms
I don't want this song to end
Let me look in your eyes and count the stars
Let me hold you tight next to my heart
And I'll whisper I love you for the rest of my life
Let's make believe the music plays
For just you and me could make the world go away
In perfect time you will always be mine
But if this is a dream then I don't want to wake up
And see the sun shine again
As long as you're in my arms
I don't want this song to end
Yeah if this is a dream then I don't want to wake up
And see the sun shining in
As long as you're in my arms
I don't want this song to end
Now if you're in my arms
I don't want this song to end
"I Don't Want This Song to End" is a romantic country song by John Michael Montgomery. The lyrics describe the feeling of being so in love that the couple wants to continue dancing and being in each other's arms even after the song ends. The singer doesn't want to hear the last call or look at the clock because he wants to stay in that moment forever. He wants to hold on tight to his partner and make believe that the music never stops. The song's message is about cherishing every moment with the person you love.
One interpretation of the song is that the singer is so deeply in love that he wants to freeze time and stay in that special moment with his partner. The lyric "If it were left up to me, I would never let go" emphasizes how much he treasures being with his partner. The song is also about the power of music, and how it can bring two people together to share a magical moment.
The chorus repeats the phrase "if this is a dream, then I don't want to wake up" to emphasize the singer's disbelief that this moment is real. The idea of wanting to stay in a dreamlike state is a common theme in romantic poetry and literature. The singer also refers to holding his partner tight next to his heart, which creates a sense of intimacy and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't want to hear last call
I want to continue the night without interruptions.
And I don't want to look at the clock on the wall
I don't want to be reminded of the time passing.
Let's lose track of time while we're dancing this close
Let's focus on each other and enjoy the moment.
And I don't really care if no one's around
The only thing that matters is being together.
We can just stay right here until the moon goes down
I want to prolong this feeling of joy and closeness.
If it were left up to me, I would never let go
I want this to last forever and never end.
But if this is a dream then I don't want to wake up
I want this moment to be real and everlasting.
And see the sun shine again
I don't want this moment to be replaced by reality.
As long as you're in my arms
You are the one source of happiness and comfort.
I don't want this song to end
I want this moment to last forever.
Let me look in your eyes and count the stars
I want to cherish every moment with you.
Let me hold you tight next to my heart
I want to keep you close and protect you.
And I'll whisper I love you for the rest of my life
I want to express my love and commitment to you forever.
Let's make believe the music plays
We can create our own little world together.
For just you and me could make the world go away
Our love for each other is so strong that nothing else matters.
In perfect time you will always be mine
You and I are meant to be together forever.
Now if you're in my arms
Being with you is all I need.
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