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.
Kick It Up
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Waiting all week for Saturday night
Going out to neon heaven
Punch the clock on party time
Jamming this old pickup across the county line
Ain't it good to be alive
Kick it up
Play it hot 'cause i came in here to dance
Kick it up
Give that country girl a whirl
My boots are gonna lose the blues when they turn those guitars up
Kick it up
Got my paycheck in my pocket
Darling we'll spend every dime
And when this bar starts rocking
We'll show them all just how to unwind
Don't worry bout your troubles
Leave 'em at the door
And I'll meet you out on the floor
Kick it up
Tell the boys in the band
Make it smoke 'cause she came in here to dance
Kick it up
Give that country girl a whirl
My boots are gonna lose the blues when they turn those guitars up
Kick it up
Kick it up
When the boss man gets you down
Kick it up
If you're tired of the runaround
Kick it up
Yeah we know Monday morning will be here before too long
So until the night is gone
Kick it up
Tell the boys in the band
Play it hot make it smoke 'cause we came here to dance
Kick it up
Give that country girl a whirl
My boots are gonna lose the blues when they turn those guitars up
Kick it up
Oh kick it up
Kick it up (kick it up)
Kick it up (kick it up)
Kick it up
Kick it up (kick it up)
Kick it up
Kick it up
The lyrics to John Michael Montgomery's song Kick It Up are about the enjoyment and excitement that the singer feels when he goes out to "neon heaven" on a Saturday night to dance and let loose. He works hard all week and looks forward to letting go of his problems and enjoying the music. The song encourages the band to "kick it up" and play exciting and fun music that will draw him and others to the dance floor. The lyrics also talk about how the singer plans to spend all of his paycheck to make the night a wild and fun one. He is ready to leave behind his worries and problems and focus on enjoying the moment. The song encourages others who might be feeling down or discouraged to "kick it up" and enjoy the moment as well.
Overall, the song is about enjoying the moment, letting loose, and having fun. It encourages people to forget about their troubles and focus on the present. The catchy tune and upbeat lyrics make it a great song to dance to and lift your spirits.
Line by Line Meaning
Well i work six days out of seven
I work almost every day of the week.
Waiting all week for Saturday night
I am patiently waiting for Saturday night to come as it is my relaxation time.
Going out to neon heaven
I am going to a place with a lot of light and music, where I feel alive and free.
Punch the clock on party time
It's time to have fun and forget about work or any other obligations.
Jamming this old pickup across the county line
I am driving to another place in my old pickup truck, excited for what's waiting for me there.
Ain't it good to be alive
I am feeling happy to be alive and enjoying myself.
Kick it up
Let's take things to the next level, and have the best time we can have.
Tell the boys in the band
Ask the band to play music that gets people moving and excited.
Play it hot 'cause i came in here to dance
I need music that will get me dancing and feeling good.
Give that country girl a whirl
Ask that girl to dance with me and show me how she can move to music.
My boots are gonna lose the blues when they turn those guitars up
This music is going to make me forget any worries or negative emotions and just enjoy the moment.
Got my paycheck in my pocket
I have money to spend and nothing to worry about tonight.
Darling we'll spend every dime
I am ready to spend all my money tonight to have some fun with my loved one.
And when this bar starts rocking
When the music gets louder and more people start dancing, the energy in the place will be amazing.
We'll show them all just how to unwind
We are going to be the example of how to have a great time and relieve stress.
Don't worry bout your troubles
Let's forget about any problems or stress, and just enjoy the moment.
Leave 'em at the door
We don't need negative energy inside this place, so let's leave our troubles outside.
And I'll meet you out on the floor
Let's go and dance together, and create some amazing memories.
When the boss man gets you down
When work or any other obligations bring you down or make you feel sad.
If you're tired of the runaround
If you are tired of the daily routine and the same things that happen every day.
Yeah we know Monday morning will be here before too long
We are aware that tomorrow will come soon and bring us back to our daily lives, but for now let's just enjoy.
So until the night is gone
Let's have fun and party all night long.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES ANDERSON (ANDY) BYRD, JAMES EUGENE ROBINSON
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