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.
Sinkin' In
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Lost at love, because I wasn't ready
So it's safe to say I've got just what I need
Fallin' for you was so slow and steady
[Chorus]
Love is sinkin' in, bit by bit
Drop by drop, please don't stop
Can't help thinkin' this is the one
And from the way it's goin'
This time it's deeper than it's ever been
When two people care, and they just take their time
Love can be a whole lot more than magic
When you're in my arms, and you whisper
You're mine
I can't believe just how good I have it
[Chorus]
The first verse of John Michael Montgomery's Sinkin' In explains how the singer has had some bad experiences with love in the past. He has been blown away and swept off his feet, but it wasn't enough for him to keep the relationships going. However, with the person he is currently with, it's different. The love is not rushed, but rather slow and steady. The idea of falling in love has a new meaning for him now.
The chorus describes how his love is sinking in bit by bit, drop by drop. He wants it to keep pouring in until his heart is overflowing. The singer feels like this is the one and the love he has for this person is deeper than anything he has felt before. The second verse explains how love can be more than just magic when two people take their time to care for each other. It's not just about the excitement of the moment, but rather the comfort and warmth he feels when he is with them. The singer can't believe how happy he is to have found someone like this.
Overall, the song talks about how the singer has finally found a love that is more than just a passing feeling. He is willing to take his time with this person, let the love sink in, and make it a deep and meaningful relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been blown away; I've been swept off my feet
I have been completely overwhelmed and taken aback by the intensity of my emotions towards someone
Lost at love, because I wasn't ready
I failed at love previously because I wasn't prepared or emotionally available
So it's safe to say I've got just what I need
I am certain that I have found what I've been missing and required all this while
Fallin' for you was so slow and steady
I didn't rush into my emotions towards you, it was a gradual and steady process
Love is sinkin' in, bit by bit
My love for you is taking hold, growing and intensifying in small increments
Drop by drop, please don't stop
It's happening gradually, but please don't let it end or disappear
Till my heart is overflowing
I want my feelings to be immense and uncontainable
Can't help thinkin' this is the one
I can't help but believe that you are the one, the perfect match for me
And from the way it's goin'
Judging from how things are progressing
This time it's deeper than it's ever been
This time my feelings are more profound than anything I've felt before
When two people care, and they just take their time
When two people are invested and patient with each other
Love can be a whole lot more than magic
Love has the potential to be even more meaningful and special than just a magical feeling
When you're in my arms, and you whisper, You're mine
When we are together and you profess your love for me, it's an incredibly fulfilling experience
I can't believe just how good I have it
I am grateful for how amazing my life and relationship is currently
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE TEREN, STEVEN JONES, STEVEN DALE JONES
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