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.

If You Wanna Keep An Angel
Montgomery Gentry Lyrics

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There's one thing that I've learned in this life
The only thing sweeter than the laughter of friends
Is the smile of a woman when you do a little something
To please her now and then

I like the nightlife but I don't wanna be
One of those slouched over in the corner guys
Looking for the game that don't come here no more

Sleeping alone at night

I look a little rough but I got faith
That I still can change

But I'm no angel
Just lucky that I found one
And I never wanna see her
Slowly flying outta sight
Now I'm not trying to preach it
But buddy I believe it
If you wanna keep an angel
You gotta learn to fly right

Oh, it goes without saying
That I've never been the kinda fella who'd walk away
Fom a good time bar fight
Late night party at a stranger's place

Thing is that a woman walked into my life shining
Maybe I'm just bathing in her light
Yeah, I know she deserves someone better than me
And I'm trying to be that guy
Truth is this is all new to me
I guess it outta be

But I'm no angel
Just lucky that I found one
And I never wanna see her
Slowly flying outta sight
Now I'm not trying to preach it
But buddy I believe it
If you wanna keep an angel
You gotta learn to fly right
If you wanna keep an angel
You gotta learn to fly

You gotta learn to fly right
Learn to fly right

Overall Meaning

Montgomery Gentry's song "If You Wanna Keep An Angel" is a personal reflection on the importance of treating women with respect, and maintaining a healthy and loving relationship. The song acknowledges the fact that the singer has not always been the best partner or friend, but he is trying to improve himself in order to be a better person for the woman he loves. The lyrics capture the feeling of being lucky to have found a good partner, and understanding that it is important to put in the effort to maintain the relationship.

The song puts an emphasis on the value of female companionship and how it is important to make your significant other feel special. The lyrics serve as a call to action to all men to treat their partners with respect, and recognize that it takes effort to keep an "angel" in one's life. The song also serves as a reminder that nobody is perfect, and that we should always strive to improve ourselves as individuals, in order to better the relationships we have with others.

Overall, Montgomery Gentry's "If You Wanna Keep An Angel" is a powerful message about personal growth and progress, and its importance in maintaining a healthy and loving relationship with a significant other.

Line by Line Meaning

There's one thing that I've learned in this life
I have gained knowledge and experience through living

The only thing sweeter than the laughter of friends
Sharing moments of joy with friends is one of life's greatest pleasures

Is the smile of a woman when you do a little something
Making a woman happy can bring great joy

To please her now and then
It is important to show love and affection to your significant other

I like the nightlife but I don't wanna be
I enjoy the party scene but don't want it to consume my life

One of those slouched over in the corner guys
I don't want to be the type of person who is always drunk and slumped over in a corner

Looking for the game that don't come here no more
I don't want to be stuck in the past, searching for something that no longer exists

Sleeping alone at night
I don't want to be lonely

I look a little rough but I got faith
I may not look perfect, but I believe in myself and my ability to change

That I still can change
I believe that I am capable of growth and improvement

But I'm no angel
I am not a perfect person

Just lucky that I found one
I am grateful to have found a wonderful woman in my life

And I never wanna see her
I don't want to lose her

Slowly flying outta sight
I don't want her to drift away from me

Now I'm not trying to preach it
I'm not trying to lecture anyone

But buddy I believe it
But I truly believe it

If you wanna keep an angel
If you want to maintain a relationship with a wonderful woman

You gotta learn to fly right
You need to make good choices and treat her right

Oh, it goes without saying
It is obvious

That I've never been the kinda fella who'd walk away
I am not the type of person who would abandon a good thing

From a good time bar fight
Even if there is an opportunity for fun, I won't risk jeopardizing my relationship

Late night party at a stranger's place
I won't put myself in compromising situations that could harm my relationship

Thing is that a woman walked into my life shining
A special woman came into my life, and she is amazing

Maybe I'm just bathing in her light
I feel like her presence has illuminated my life

Yeah, I know she deserves someone better than me
I recognize that she is amazing and I want to be the best partner I can be for her

And I'm trying to be that guy
I am working on becoming the best version of myself for her

Truth is this is all new to me
This is a new experience for me

I guess it outta be
It's not surprising

If you wanna keep an angel
If you want to maintain a relationship with a wonderful woman

You gotta learn to fly right
You need to make good choices and treat her right

If you wanna keep an angel
If you want to maintain a relationship with a wonderful woman

You gotta learn to fly
You need to become a better person

You gotta learn to fly right
You need to make good choices and treat her right

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TROY GENTRY, RIVERS RUTHERFORD, TOM SHAPIRO

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