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.
My Christmas Wish
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Lights are on the tree
Presents wrapped in ribbons
But something is missing here for me
I'm sentimental and it's regrettable
When I look outside
'Cause I get the blues
Oh, we need some snow
Southern nights are too warm
Give me a storm where the cold wind blows
Get stuck for awhile in front of a fire
Where we warm our toes
Heaven knows, this holiday doesn't feel right
A blanket of white is my Christmas wish tonight
Oh, we need some snow
'Cause it would be nice to skate on the ice
Snowflakes on our nose
What could be better than spinning together
And falling making angel wings under the moonlight
A blanket of white is my Christmas wish tonight
Nothing like bad weather
Old man winter plays his part
To bring us close together
And warm each other's heart
Falling, snowflakes falling, make this holiday sure feel right
A blanket of white is my Christmas wish tonight
A blanket of white is my Christmas wish tonight
In John Michael Montgomery's song "My Christmas Wish", the singer is reflecting on the festivities of the holiday season, but feels that something is missing. The candles are lit, the lights on the tree are glowing, and there are presents wrapped in ribbons, but there is a sense of longing for a traditional white Christmas. The singer is sentimental and looks outside to see that the southern nights are too warm, making it impossible for there to be snow. This lack of snow makes the holiday feel incomplete.
The lyrics express the singer's desire for a cold storm with snowflakes falling, giving them the chance to skate on the ice and create snow angels under the moonlight. The snow is viewed as a unifying force that brings loved ones closer together and warms their hearts. The singer believes that nothing compares to bad weather and falling snowflakes during the holiday season, providing a wintry acceptance for comfort and joy.
The song highlights how certain elements can make the holiday season feel complete, festive and full of wonder. It also showcases the importance of simple pleasures of being with loved ones and making the most of the holiday season, even if a blanket of snow is not present.
Line by Line Meaning
Candles in the window
The house is decorated with Christmas lights and candles.
Lights are on the tree
A Christmas tree is decorated with lights.
Presents wrapped in ribbons
Gifts are wrapped in ribbons and placed under the tree.
But something is missing here for me
The singer feels like something is lacking in the holiday atmosphere.
I'm sentimental and it's regrettable
The singer's emotions are overwhelming and he feels it is unfortunate.
When I look outside
The singer is looking through a window.
'Cause I get the blues
The singer feels sad.
When it's not white
The singer prefers snow for the holiday season.
Oh, we need some snow
The singer believes that snow is needed to create a Christmas ambiance.
Southern nights are too warm
The weather is too warm in the Southern United States to feel like Christmas.
Give me a storm where the cold wind blows
The singer wants a winter storm with cold winds.
Get stuck for awhile in front of a fire
The singer wants to enjoy the warmth of a fire.
Where we warm our toes
The singer wants to warm his feet in front of the fire.
Heaven knows, this holiday doesn't feel right
The singer feels that the holiday season does not feel right without snow.
A blanket of white is my Christmas wish tonight
The singer's Christmas wish is for snow to cover everything in white.
'Cause it would be nice to skate on the ice
The singer wants to be able to ice skate.
Snowflakes on our nose
The singer wants to feel the snow and enjoy the winter weather.
What could be better than spinning together
The singer thinks that there is nothing better than spinning with someone else.
And falling making angel wings under the moonlight
The singer wants to make snow angels under the moonlight.
Nothing like bad weather
The singer believes that bad weather brings people closer together.
Old man winter plays his part
The singer believes that winter weather is essential to Christmas.
To bring us close together
The singer believes that winter weather brings people closer.
And warm each other's heart
The singer believes that people warm each other's hearts during the holiday season.
Falling, snowflakes falling, make this holiday sure feel right
The singer believes that the falling snowflakes make the holiday feel just right.
A blanket of white is my Christmas wish tonight
The singer's Christmas wish is for snow to cover everything in white.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sally Jill Barris, Steven Sheehan
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