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 the Way You Love Me
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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And I like the sound of your sweet gentle kiss
The way that your fingers run through my hair
And how your scent lingers even when your not there
And I like the way your eyes dance when you laugh
And how you enjoy your two hour bath
And how you convinced me to dance in the rain
But I love the way you love me
Strong and wild
Slow and easy
Heart and soul
So completely
I love the way you love me
I like to imitate old Jerry Lee
And watch you roll your eyes when I'm slightly off key
And I like the innocent way that you cry
At sappy old movies you've seen hundreds of times
But I love the way you love me
Strong and wild
Slow and easy
Heart and soul
So completely
I love the way you love me
And I could list a million things
I love to like about you
But they all come down to one reason
I could never live without you
I love the way you love me
Strong and wild
Slow and easy
Heart and soul
So completely
I love the way you love me
Oh baby I love the way you love me
The lyrics of John Michael Montgomery's song "I Love the Way You Love Me" express a deep appreciation and admiration for his partner. His words reveal the many aspects of her personality and the things that he loves about her. The opening lines of the song say, "I like the feel of your name on my lips and I like the sound of your sweet gentle kiss." This illustrates his great fondness for her and how just the mention of her name and a kiss from her brings him joy.
In the following lines, Montgomery sings about the way his partner's fingers run through his hair and how her scent lingers even when she is not around. He then sings about her eyes dancing when she laughs and how she enjoys a two-hour bath. Later in the song, Montgomery describes how his love convinced him to dance in the rain, almost as if she has a carefree, adventurous spirit that he deeply admires.
Towards the end of the song, Montgomery acknowledges that he could list a million things that he loves about his partner, but they all come down to one simple reason: he could never live without her. This passionate declaration of love is a testament to the deep connection he has with his partner and his immense appreciation for her.
Overall, the lyrics in "I Love the Way You Love Me" convey a powerful message about the beauty and complexity of love. Through the many images and scenarios described in the song, Montgomery captures the essence of what it means to truly be in love with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the feel of your name on my lips
I enjoy saying your name out loud and feeling it roll off my tongue
And I like the sound of your sweet gentle kiss
I appreciate the way you kiss me softly and sweetly
The way that your fingers run through my hair
I am enchanted by the way you touch me, especially when you run your fingers through my hair
And how your scent lingers even when your not there
Your scent stays with me even after you have left, and it reminds me of you
And I like the way your eyes dance when you laugh
I take great pleasure in seeing how your eyes sparkle and dance when you laugh
And how you enjoy your two hour bath
I find it endearing that you take lengthy baths, and I am happy when you do things that make you happy
And how you convinced me to dance in the rain
I admire how you convinced me to let loose and have fun, even when others might have thought we were foolish
With everyone watching like we were insane
Despite the fact that others were watching and judging, we were unafraid to be in the moment and enjoy ourselves
But I love the way you love me
Your love for me is special and unique, and I cherish it deeply
Strong and wild
Your love is powerful and passionate, like a wild fire that burns within me
Slow and easy
Your love is also gentle and calming, like a serene and peaceful river that flows within me
Heart and soul
Your love comes from the very depths of your being, and it touches me profoundly
So completely
Your love for me is all-encompassing, and it fills my life with joy and happiness
I like to imitate old Jerry Lee
I enjoy performing and being playful around you, even if it means taking on a silly persona like Jerry Lee Lewis
And watch you roll your eyes when I'm slightly off key
I find it sweet when you smile and roll your eyes when I do things that are not perfect, like singing off key
And I like the innocent way that you cry
I find it touching how your emotions are genuine and pure, making your tears even more special to me
At sappy old movies you've seen hundreds of times
I appreciate how you still get emotional and teary-eyed watching movies you may have seen countless times before
And I could list a million things
There are countless things I could mention about what I like and appreciate about you
I love to like about you
I am grateful for all those things and more because they make you who you are and that's what I cherish most
But they all come down to one reason
Despite any specific thing I could point out, they are all part of one bigger reason that I love you
I could never live without you
I know you are the one for me, and my life would not be complete without you
Oh baby I love the way you love me
Your love for me is unmatched and unending, and it is one of the best things that has ever happened to me
Lyrics © TASTE AUCTION MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHUCK CANNON, VICTORIA LYNN N SHAW
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