About the song
On the Other Hand is a country song written by Randy Travis and Paul Overstreet. It was released in 1986 as the second single from Travis’s album Storms of Life. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song is about a man who is trying to convince a woman to give him a second chance. He sings about how he has made mistakes in the past, but he has learned from them and is now a better man. He promises that he will never hurt her again and that he will love her forever.
The song is a classic example of Randy Travis’s smooth, soulful vocals. His voice is perfectly suited for the song’s message of love and forgiveness. The song’s lyrics are simple but effective, and they tell a story that is relatable to many people.
“On the Other Hand” is a beautiful and moving song that has stood the test of time. It is a song about love, loss, and redemption, and it is a song that will continue to resonate with listeners for many years to come.
Randy Travis is one of the most successful country music artists of all time. He has released 20 studio albums, 10 greatest hits albums, and three live albums. He has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and 11 Country Music Association Awards.
Travis was born in Marshville, North Carolina, in 1959. He began singing in church at a young age and started playing guitar when he was 10 years old. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1982 to pursue a career in music.
Travis’s debut album, Storms of Life, was released in 1986. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it spawned the hit singles “On the Other Hand” and “1982”. Travis’s second album, Always & Forever, was released in 1987. The album was even more successful than his debut, and it featured the hit singles “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “I Told You So”.
Travis continued to release successful albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Some of his most popular albums include Old 8×10 (1988), No Holdin’ Back (1989), Heroes & Friends (1990), and This Is Me (1994).
Travis has also starred in several films, including The Rainmaker (1997) and Black Dog (1998). He was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1998 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016.
In 2013, Travis suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and unable to speak. He has since undergone extensive rehabilitation and has made a remarkable recovery. He has returned to recording and touring, and he continues to be one of the most popular country music artists in the world.
“On the Other Hand” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a song about love, loss, and redemption, and it is a song that will continue to resonate with listeners for many years to come. The song’s lyrics are simple but effective, and they tell a story that is relatable to many people. Randy Travis’s smooth, soulful vocals are perfectly suited for the song’s message of love and forgiveness.
Video
Lyrics
“On The Other Hand”
On one hand I count the reasons I could stay with you
And hold you close to me all night long
So many lovers’ games I’d love to play with you
On that hand there’s no reason why it’s wrongBut on the other hand, there’s a golden band
To remind me of someone who would not understand
On one hand I could stay and be your lovin’ man
But the reason I must go is on the other handIn your arms I feel the passion, I thought, had died
When I looked into your eyes, I found myself
And when I first kissed your lips, I felt so alive
I’ve got to hand it to you, girl, you’re somethin’ elseBut on the other hand, there’s a golden band
To remind me of someone who would not understand
On one hand I could stay and be your lovin’ man
But the reason I must go is on the other handYeah the reason I must go is on the other hand