Montgomery Gentry was a country music duo, founded in the 1990s, consisting… Read Full Bio ↴Montgomery Gentry was a country music duo, founded in the 1990s, consisting of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry. Eddie Montgomery is the older brother of John Michael Montgomery. Some sources say that Troy Gentry is the son of Bobbie Gentry, which is untrue. Troy's parents are Lloyd and Pat Gentry. Eddie, Troy, and John were in a band called Early Tymz. Eddie and Troy continued to perform after John left to pursue a solo career. The duo went through several name changes before they decided to call themselves Montgomery Gentry. Eddie Montgomery is bald and seemingly always wears a hat. Eddie also has a habit of twirling his microphone on stage, which has become somewhat of a signature.
The band has released five CDs including "Some People Change" which was released in 2006.
Troy Gentry died on September 8th in a helicopter crash near a New Jersey airport, thus disbanding the duo. He was 50.

I'm a Lucky Man
Montgomery Gentry Lyrics

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I have days where I hate my job
This little town, and the whole world too
Last Sunday when the Bengals lost
Lord, it put me in a bad mood

I have moments when I curse the rain
Then complain when the sun's too hot
I look around at what everyone has

And I forget about all I've got

But I know I'm a lucky man
God's given me a pretty fair hand
Got a house and a piece of land
A few dollars in a coffee can
My old truck's still running good
My ticker's ticking like they say it should
I got supper in the oven, a good woman's loving
And one more day to be my little kid's dad
Lord, knows I'm a lucky man

Got some friends who would be here fast
I could call 'em any time of day
Got a brother who's got my back
Got a mama who I swear's a saint
Got a brand new rod and reel
Got a full week off this year
Dad had a close call last spring
It's a miracle he's still here

But I know I'm a lucky man
God's given me a pretty fair hand
Got a house and a piece of land
A few dollars in a coffee can
My old truck's still running good
My ticker's ticking like they say it should
I got supper in the oven, a good woman's loving
And one more day to be my little kid's dad
Lord, knows I'm a lucky man

My old truck's still running good
My ticker's ticking like they say it should
I got supper in the oven, a good woman's loving
And even my bad days ain't that bad

Yeah, I'm a lucky man
I'm a lucky lucky man

Overall Meaning

In Montgomery Gentry's song "Lucky Man," the singer acknowledges that he has moments where he hates his job, his small town, and the world in general. He even admits that losing a sports game can put him in a bad mood. However, despite these occasional negative thoughts, he realizes that he is truly blessed. He lists several things he has to be thankful for, including a house, land, and some savings. He also reflects on the fact that his truck is still functioning, and he has good health, with "his ticker ticking like they say it should." Moreover, he has a supportive family and some friends who would come to his aid in times of need. Despite any struggles or hardships, he is acutely aware that he is a "lucky man," and he cherishes each day he has to be a father to his children.

The song highlights the importance of gratitude and appreciating what one has in life. It is easy to get caught up in negativity and complain about one's problems, but it is essential to take a step back and recognize the good in life. The singer acknowledges that life is not perfect, but he chooses to focus on the positive aspects rather than dwell on the negative ones. Ultimately, the message of the song is to be thankful for what one has, even if it may not seem like much, and to cherish every moment and every relationship in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I have days where I hate my job
Sometimes I feel down about my job

This little town, and the whole world too
Even the whole world seems small and boring

Last Sunday when the Bengals lost
The Bengals losing last Sunday dampened my spirit

Lord, it put me in a bad mood
It ruined my mood for the day

I have moments when I curse the rain
Sometimes I complain about the rain

Then complain when the sun's too hot
Other times I complain about the heat

I look around at what everyone has
I compare myself to others

And I forget about all I've got
And sometimes forget how much I have

But I know I'm a lucky man
Despite my complaints, I know I have much to be grateful for

God's given me a pretty fair hand
I have been given a lot of blessings

Got a house and a piece of land
I have a home and land to call my own

A few dollars in a coffee can
I have some savings to fall back on

My old truck's still running good
My truck is still in good condition

My ticker's ticking like they say it should
My heart is healthy and beating normally

I got supper in the oven, a good woman's loving
My wife is a good cook and loves me

And one more day to be my little kid's dad
I get to be a dad for at least one more day

Lord, knows I'm a lucky man
I am truly blessed

Got some friends who would be here fast
I have friends who would be there for me

I could call 'em any time of day
I know I can rely on them

Got a brother who's got my back
My brother would stand up for me

Got a mama who I swear's a saint
My mother is amazing

Got a brand new rod and reel
I have a new fishing set

Got a full week off this year
I have a good amount of vacation time

Dad had a close call last spring
My dad had a near-death experience last spring

It's a miracle he's still here
It's amazing that he survived

And even my bad days ain't that bad
Even my worst days aren't really that bad

Yeah, I'm a lucky man
I am really blessed

I'm a lucky lucky man
I am even luckier than I realize

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Lee, Dave Turnbull

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