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.
Oh How She Shines
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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I ran into an old flame today
You wouldn't like the way our conversation
Turned to how we let each other slip away
I was reminded of a half forgotten feeling
One I shared with her so long ago
Since honesty is one thing we believe in
Let me tell you something you should know
Oh how she shines
Shines a light on you
And in that light I see
Just how much you mean to me
Oh how she shines
There was a time when she was all that mattered
Long before I gave my heart to you
But standing there only inches from her
She touched my hand and suddenly I knew
If there was a time I ever doubted
What I'd do if she walked through my door
Could I turn around and leave without her
With all my heart now I can say for sure
Oh how she shines
Shines a light on you
And in that light I see
Just how much you mean to me
Oh how she shines
Oh how she shines
In John Michael Montgomery's song "Oh How She Shines," the singer confesses to his significant other that he ran into an old flame and had a conversation about their past relationship. He acknowledges that he felt a half-forgotten feeling while talking to her and it made him realize how much he meant to his current partner. The singer goes on to explain how he was once deeply in love with the old flame, but now he can confidently say that he loves his current significant other with all his heart.
The lyrics explore the struggle of nostalgia and the temptation to dwell on the past. Even though the singer is committed to his current relationship, seeing his old flame allows him to reflect on how their paths diverged and how his choices led him to where he is today. However, the singer ultimately recognizes the importance of his current partner and understands that she is the one who truly shines a light on him.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of honesty and open communication in a relationship. By telling his significant other about his encounter with his old flame, the singer is able to reinforce the strength of their current relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling I have a true confession
I need to be honest with you
I ran into an old flame today
I met a person I used to have a romantic relationship with
You wouldn't like the way our conversation
Our discussion may make you uncomfortable
Turned to how we let each other slip away
We talked about how we lost each other
I was reminded of a half forgotten feeling
I felt a familiar emotion that I almost forgot
One I shared with her so long ago
It was a feeling that I shared with my ex some time back
Since honesty is one thing we believe in
We value honesty in our relationship
Let me tell you something you should know
I want to share something important with you
Oh how she shines
She is very attractive
Shines a light on you
She reminds me of how much I love you
And in that light I see
I realize
Just how much you mean to me
How much I love you
There was a time when she was all that mattered
When I was with my ex, she was my priority
Long before I gave my heart to you
I was with my ex before I fell in love with you
But standing there only inches from her
When I was close to her
She touched my hand and suddenly I knew
I had an epiphany when she touched me
If there was a time I ever doubted
If I ever had any doubts
What I'd do if she walked through my door
If my ex came back into my life
Could I turn around and leave without her
Would I be able to walk away from her
With all my heart now I can say for sure
Now I know for certain
Oh how she shines
My ex is attractive
Shines a light on you
Meeting with my ex made me realize how much I love you
And in that light I see
I realized that
Just how much you mean to me
How strongly I feel about your importance to me
Oh how she shines
My ex still has an appeal
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAT BUNCH, DOUGLAS M. JOHNSON
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