On one hand, I count the reasons I could stay with you
And hold you close to me all night long
So many lover's games I'd love to play with you
On that hand there's no reason why it's wrong

But 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 hand

In your arms, I feel the passions 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' else

But 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 hand

Yeah, the reason I must go is on the other hand


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On The Other Hand Lyrics as written by Paul Overstreet Don Schlitz

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    Pretty straightforward, its about a married man who is having an affair.
    Stoneyon April 08, 2005   Link
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    this song is kinda disturbing to me b/c my dad used to sing it to me while i sat in his lap although im sure he didnt mean nething by it.....
    prettyevilon April 12, 2007   Link
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    Marriage is a continual battle between the two hands.
    Stefanem20904on July 06, 2007   Link
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    i think his marraige has started gettin to the point where it's dead. and he's having this affair that's makin all the good things come back. but in the back of his head he know's he married and can't do it. prettty amazin song (: i <3333 Randy Travis.
    brandi03on August 08, 2010   Link

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