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.
That Changes Everything
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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I've been thinkin' I'd go down and work a spell
Oh you never can tell, it might suit me fine
Spend some time out on the bay
But then there's always cowboy work in Colorado
I was thinkin' that that just might be the thing
Make a little pocket change, I figure what the heck
Then she smiled at me
Looked awhile at me
[Chorus]
And that changes everything
That's a whole 'nother deal
That puts a brand new spin
On this ol' rollin' wheel
That's some powerful stuff
That's a girl in love
And that's the one thing
That changes everything
Well I suppose on second thought this ol' town ain't so bad
Wouldn't hurt me to unload this load of mine
And there's a for sale sign on a little house
I saw just about a mile or so from here
But I've always been the kind for pullin' up stakes
I ain't ever been like me to put down roots
But now I'm thinkin', shoot, who am I kiddin'
I ain't going anywhere
'Cause when she smiles at me
Looks awhile at me
[Chorus]
In John Michael Montgomery's song "That Changes Everything," the singer is contemplating leaving his current life and starting fresh in different locations. He mentions wanting to work on a shrimp boat in Galveston and do cowboy work in Colorado. However, when the woman he loves smiles at him and looks at him, he realizes that staying in his current location with her is what he truly wants. He understands that love has the power to change everything and make him reconsider his life choices.
The chorus emphasizes the significant impact that falling in love has had on the singer's life. The lyrics suggest that love is a powerful force that can change a person's perspective on everything, leading them to make different choices than they might have otherwise. The title of the song, "That Changes Everything," further underscores this idea.
Overall, the song tells a love story that is relatable to many people. The singer is trying to figure out what he wants in life and ultimately realizes that being with the person he loves is the most important thing. The song captures the feeling of falling in love and how it can make a person reconsider their entire life.
Line by Line Meaning
I said I know a shrimp-boat captain out of Galveston
I have an acquaintance who is a captain of a shrimp-boat in Galveston
I've been thinkin' I'd go down and work a spell
I am contemplating working for a short time there
Oh you never can tell, it might suit me fine
I am uncertain if it would suit me but it's a possibility
Spend some time out on the bay
I want to spend some time on the bay
But then there's always cowboy work in Colorado
I am aware that there is job opportunity for cowboys in Colorado
I was thinkin' that that just might be the thing
I am considering this as an option
Make a little pocket change, I figure what the heck
I want to make some extra money, so why not give it a try
Ain't nothin' standin' in my way
There is no obstacle in my path
Then she smiled at me
Then the lady smiled at me
Looked awhile at me
She gazed at me for some time
And that changes everything
Her smile changes everything
That's a whole 'nother deal
This is an entirely different situation now
That puts a brand new spin
This changes my perspective completely
On this ol' rollin' wheel
On this journey of life
That's some powerful stuff
The effect of her smile is strong
That's a girl in love
She is in love
And that's the one thing
This is the only thing
That changes everything
That truly changes everything
Well I suppose on second thought this ol' town ain't so bad
On second thought, this town is not a bad place to be
Wouldn't hurt me to unload this load of mine
It would be good for me to get rid of my load
And there's a for sale sign on a little house
I noticed a sign indicating a house is up for sale
I saw just about a mile or so from here
It is located approximately a mile from here
But I've always been the kind for pullin' up stakes
I have a history of moving around often
I ain't ever been like me to put down roots
I have never been one to stay in one place for too long
But now I'm thinkin', shoot, who am I kiddin'
But now I am realizing that I am not being truthful to myself
I ain't going anywhere
I have decided to stay
Cause when she smiles at me
Because her smile has a significant impact on me
Looks awhile at me
When she gazes at me for some time
And that changes everything
That makes all the difference
[Chorus]
The Chorus repeats the idea that the woman's love changes everything
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TONY LANE, DAVID LEE
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