A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)
Ty Herndon
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Two young lovers with their bodies on fire Aching to swim that river of desire Leaving innocence there on the bank by their clothes A man holding on to a woman letting go. There's a man with a bottle on the other side of town Swimming with a memory that he can't drown Lord, it ain't sunk in that she ain't coming home Oh, a man holding on to a woman letting go. His heart is telling him to hang on for dear life Cause deep down he knows she's letting go for good this time. There's a daddy walking his daughter down the aisle Fighting back tears and forcing a smile Oh, For 22 years he's watched her grow A man holding on to a woman letting go In the Hill Valley Home there's a feeble old man And he's holding on to a fragile old hand And the angels are coming to carry her home Now he's a man holding on to a woman letting go His heart is telling him to hang on for dear life Cause deep down he knows she's letting go for good this time. Two young lovers with their bodies on fire Aching to swim that river of desire Leaving innocence there on the bank by their clothes Oh, a man holding on to a woman letting go. A man holding on to a woman, a woman letting go.
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Written by: BOBBY TAYLOR, GENE DOBBINS, JOHN KNOTT RAMEY
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10 facts about this song
Singer Classification"A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)" is a song by American country music artist Ty Herndon.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number five on Billboard's U.S. country singles chart in 1998, making it one of Ty Herndon's top ten hits.
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SongwritersIt was written by Bobby Taylor, Doug Johnson, and Kim Williams, prolific songwriters in the country music industry.
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ThemeThe song tells a story about different stages of life where a man is 'holding on' while a woman is 'letting go', such as a father teaching his daughter to swim, a wedding, and an elderly couple.
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Album"A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)" is part of Ty Herndon's album "Big Hopes", his third studio album.
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VersatilityThe song showcases Herndon's versatility as a vocalist, featuring both up-tempo sections and moments of tender balladry.
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Release Date"A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)" was released on March 14, 1998.
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Video RepresentationThe music video for the song, directed by Jon Small, adds more depth and emotion to the storytelling of the song.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics, often praised for its relatable storytelling and Herndon's emotional delivery.
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Song LegacyMore than twenty years after its release, "A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)" remains one of Herndon's most beloved songs, often played at live performances and on country radio.
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