Letters from Home
John Michael Montgomery
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My Dearest son, it's almost June I hope this letter catches up with you And finds you well It's been dry But they're callin' for rain And everything's the same old same In Johnsonville Your stubborn old daddy Ain't said too much But I'm sure you know He sends his love And she goes on In a letter from home I hold it up and show my buddies Like we ain't scared And our boots ain't muddy And they all laugh Like there's something funny 'Bout the way I talk When I say, "Mamma sends her best, y'all" I fold it up and put it in my shirt Pick up my gun and get back to work And it keeps me drivin' on Waitin' on letters from home My dearest love, it's almost dawn I've been lyin' here all night long Wonderin' where you might be I saw your mamma And I showed her the ring Man on the television Said something So I couldn't sleep But I'll be alright, I'm just missin' you And this is me kissin' you X's and O's in a letter from home I hold it up and show my buddies Like we ain't scared And our boots ain't muddy And they all laugh 'Cause she calls me honey, But they take it hard 'Cause I don't read the good parts I fold it up and put it in my shirt Pick up my gun and get back to work And it keeps me drivin' on Waitin' on letters from home Dear son, I know I ain't written I'm Sittin' here tonight alone in the kitchen It occurs to me I might not have said it So I'll say it now "Son, You make me proud" I hold it up and show my buddies Like we ain't scared And our boots ain't muddy But no one laughs 'Cause there's ain't nothin' funny When a soldier cries And I just wipe my eyes I fold it up and put it in my shirt Pick up my gun and get back to work And it keeps me drivin' on Waitin' on letters from home
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Written by: David Cory Lee, Tony Mac Lane
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Letters from Home" is classified as a country music song.
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ArtistIt was performed by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery.
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ReleasedThe song was released as a single in February 2004.
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Album"Letters from Home" is the title track from Montgomery's 2004 album of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Tony Lane and David Lee.
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DurationThe total running time of the song is around four minutes and 49 seconds.
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Special ThemeIt is unique for its patriotic theme, it sheds light on the experiences of American soldiers overseas through the lens of letters from family members.
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Military RecognitionThe song has been used in various tributes to the military.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Letters from Home" highlighted the life of soldiers stationed overseas and featured Montgomery singing in a train station and a military post.
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ImpactDespite its patriotic theme, the song is not directly political, choosing instead to focus on the human story of the soldiers in a way that resonates with listeners regardless of political affiliation.
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Awards"Letters from Home" was nominated for the Academy of Country Music's 2005 Single of the Year award.
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ReactionIt touched the hearts of many veterans and active-duty members of the military, gaining praise and appreciation for its heartfelt depiction of life as a soldier.
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Controversial MomentWhile the song was widely successful, it was also flagged by some for the line "and P.S. I love you," which critics claimed trivialized the serious subject matter.
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Live PerformancesJohn Michael Montgomery often performed this song for military gatherings.
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