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.
Real Love
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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My tongue don't get tied when you walk in a room
Every single minute of every day
You don't dream about me, I don't think of you
I'm not sayin' it can't happen that way
Our life ain't no cliche
We got real love
You weren't lookin' for a man
Funny how your independence really turned me on
Just the opposite of what we planned
Everything that's so right was supposed to be wrong
In all likelihood we shouldn't be together
But now it's forever
We got real love
We fuss and fight
Make love so right
We're up all night
We got real love
This ain't no Hollywood movie scene, romance novelty
Based on a story 'bout you and me, no
We got real love
We fuss and fight
Make love so right
We're up all night
We got real love
We got real love
In John Michael Montgomery's song "Real Love," the singer presents a refreshing perspective on love. The opening lines of the song suggest that their relationship is not the fairytale type that most people dream about; instead, it's a real-life relationship where they don't take each other's breath away, and their tongues don't tie when they're around each other. This relationship is not the one that makes you feel like you've been struck by an arrow of love at first sight. However, the singer makes a remarkable claim that even though their love story isn't a typical one, they have "real love."
The song goes on to highlight that the couple wasn't looking for each other, and their personalities were opposites of what they thought they wanted in a relationship. The singer doesn't sugarcoat their relationship and says that they fuss and fight like any other couple. However, despite their differences and problems, they make love right, and it's a real love story. The song emphasizes that this love story is not the Hollywood kind but rather the sort that lasts a lifetime.
"Real Love" by John Michael Montgomery is a beautiful love song that emphasizes the idea that real love is the one that lasts a lifetime, not necessarily the one that feels like a fairytale. The song is a tribute to "real love" that exists in the real world. It emphasizes the importance of love that involves struggles, fights, and a willingness to compromise. The song suggests that even though their love might seem ordinary, it's real, and it lasts forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't take your breath away
I may not leave you breathless with my physical appearance, but my love for you is still strong.
My tongue don't get tied when you walk in a room
Your presence doesn't intimidate me. I can express myself freely around you.
Every single minute of every day
My love for you never gets old or fades away, it stays with me all the time.
You don't dream about me, I don't think of you
We don't constantly think of each other, but our love remains strong and real.
I'm not sayin' it can't happen that way
Although Hollywood loves to depict certain love stories a certain way, it doesn't mean real love can't happen in a different way.
Our life ain't no cliche
Our love and life together is not like a typical romance novel or movie storyline.
You weren't lookin' for a man
You didn't need a man to feel complete, but somehow we found each other and fell in love.
Funny how your independence really turned me on
Your independence and strength as a woman was attractive and made me fall for you even more.
Just the opposite of what we planned
Our love and our story together wasn't what we expected, but it turned out to be better than what we planned.
Everything that's so right was supposed to be wrong
What we thought was wrong about our relationship turned out to be exactly what was right for us.
In all likelihood we shouldn't be together
On paper, it may not seem like we would work or be compatible, but in reality we are perfect for each other.
But now it's forever
Our love and commitment to each other is forever and nothing can come between us.
We fuss and fight
We may argue and have our disagreements, but it never affects our love for each other.
Make love so right
Our intimate moments together are full of passion and love.
We're up all night
Our love and connection keeps us up all night, talking and enjoying each other's company.
This ain't no Hollywood movie scene, romance novelty
Our love story is not a fictional plotline that writers come up with, it's real and authentic.
Based on a story 'bout you and me, no
Our love story is based on us, our personalities, our experiences, and how we make it work.
We got real love
Overall, our love is real, strong, and lasting no matter what happens.
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Written by: Kent E Blazy, Neil Thrasher
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