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 Love It All
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Seems like I've been on it everyday for years now
Does it ever end
On my way to another show
Where I'll end up, I don't even know where I'm going
Or where I've been
Chorus
But I keep comin' back for more
It's my life, there's no doubt
Guess I'll never know for sure
But when I stand on that stage, and the curtain falls
I love it all
It's getting late, I think I'll lay it down
Then I'll wake up in some other town and I'll wander
To my hotel room
I'll walk around just a-wastin' time
Lookin' for a little peace of mind I bet I'll find it
On an ole barstool
Chorus
Don't know why, don't know how
But I keep comin' back for more
It's my life, there's no doubt
Guess I'll never know for sure
But when I stand on that stage and the curtain falls
And the crowd wants to stay for one more song
I love it all
Another night on this interstate
Seems like I've been on it everyday for years now
I hope it never ends
The lyrics of John Michael Montgomery's song "I Love It All" describe the life of a touring musician. The first paragraph talks about the monotony of life on the road, where every night feels like another night on the interstate. The artist has been on this journey for years, and he's not sure if it will ever end. Even though he doesn't know where he's going or where he has been, he continues to travel to another show.
In the chorus, the artist talks about his love for performing, despite not knowing why or how he keeps coming back for more. He acknowledges that this is his life, and he will never know for sure why he loves it so much. However, when he stands on the stage, and the curtain falls, he feels a rush of love for everything. He loves the applause from the crowd, and he revels in the feeling of giving his all.
The second paragraph describes the more personal aspect of touring life. The artist feels the weight of time and the restlessness that comes with being in a different city every night. Yet, he finds solace in going to his hotel room or sitting at a bar; these might be the only constants in his life. The final lines of the chorus highlight his love for performing, and when the audience demands an encore, he loves it all even more.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Love It All" capture the highs and lows of life as a touring musician. The artist is nostalgic for the past and unsure of the future. However, when he's on stage, he feels a sense of purpose and love for everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Another night on this interstate
I am spending another night traveling down the highway
Seems like I've been on it everyday for years now
I have been on this road for so long that it seems like an everyday routine
Does it ever end
I wonder if this continuous journey will ever come to a stop
On my way to another show
I am heading towards another performance
Where I'll end up, I don't even know where I'm going
I am unaware of my destination or where I will end up
Or where I've been
I have no idea about the places where I traveled in the past
Don't know why, don't know how
I am not sure why I am doing this or how long I will continue to do so
But I keep comin' back for more
Despite my uncertainty, I am continually returning to this lifestyle
It's my life, there's no doubt
This is my livelihood, and there is no disputing it
Guess I'll never know for sure
I may never find out for sure if this is what I want to do with my life
But when I stand on that stage, and the curtain falls
When I perform, and the show comes to an end
I love it all
I thoroughly enjoy the entire process of performing
It's getting late, I think I'll lay it down
Since it's getting late, I will rest now
Then I'll wake up in some other town and I'll wander
When I wake up, I will be in an unfamiliar place and continue traveling
To my hotel room
I will go to my hotel room
I'll walk around just a-wastin' time
I will stroll around without a purpose, simply passing the time
Lookin' for a little peace of mind I bet I'll find it
I hope to find tranquility, and I believe I will discover it
On an ole barstool
Perhaps I will find that peace of mind while sitting at a bar
And the crowd wants to stay for one more song
After my performance, the audience demands another song
I love it all
I cherish every aspect of being a performer
I hope it never ends
I don't want this lifestyle to end ever
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BLAIR DALY, JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY
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