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.
If You've Got Love
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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And you believe in what you're living for
You can stand your ground when the devil's at your door
And a little hope can help you when the road is getting rough
But there's nothing quite like life if you've got love
If you've got love you can move a mountain
A little bit further down the line
You can turn an ordinary picture into a priceless work of art
It's what you can do if you've got love in your heart
Now there's nothing like a real good friend
To tell your troubles to
But there's just so much a real good friend can do
'Cause it takes another's touch to chase the darkest blues away
If you've got love you've got what it takes
If you've got love you can move a mountain
A little bit further down the line
You can do it all at once or one rock at a time
You can turn an ordinary picture into a priceless work of art
It's what you can do if you've got love in your heart
If you've got love you can move a mountain
A little bit further down the line
You can do it all at once or one rock at a time
You can turn an ordinary picture into a priceless work of art
It's what you can do if you've got love in your heart
It's what you can do if you've got love in your heart
(If you've got love) you can move a mountain
Further down the line
You can do it all at once or one rock at a time
You can turn a picture into a priceless work of art...
The lyrics of John Michael Montgomery's song, "If You've Got Love," convey the idea that love is a powerful force, and if one has it, they can overcome any obstacle. The song encourages listeners to have faith, believe in what they're living for, and stand their ground when faced with adversity. A little hope helps when the going gets tough, but love is the ultimate key to a fulfilling life. With love in the heart, one can move mountains, turn an ordinary picture into a priceless work of art, and banish the darkest blues away. One's world will be transformed with love, and anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
If you've got faith
If you possess unwavering belief in something or someone
And you believe in what you're living for
And you have conviction in the purpose or meaning behind your existence
You can stand your ground when the devil's at your door
You can remain resolute in the face of adversity and challenge
And a little hope can help you when the road is getting rough
And even a small measure of optimism can provide solace when the path ahead seems difficult
But there's nothing quite like life if you've got love
But the presence of love in your life is unparalleled in its ability to enrich and fulfill you
If you've got love you can move a mountain
If you have love in your heart, you possess the strength and drive to tackle seemingly insurmountable obstacles
A little bit further down the line
Gradually and incrementally, over time
You can do it all at once or one rock at a time
You can either tackle the challenge in a single monumental effort, or through persistent, steady effort over time
You can turn an ordinary picture into a priceless work of art
The transformative power of love can elevate the mundane into something truly extraordinary
Now there's nothing like a real good friend
There is no substitute for a truly close and dependable companion
To tell your troubles to
With whom you can confide your problems and worries
But there's just so much a real good friend can do
However, even the best of friends have limits to the extent to which they can assist you
'Cause it takes another's touch to chase the darkest blues away
It requires the affection and tenderness of another to dispel the deepest feelings of sadness and despair
If you've got love you've got what it takes
If you have love in your life, you are equipped with the emotional resources and stamina to overcome whatever life throws your way
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Written by: STEVE SESKIN, MARK SANDERS
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