Between the Devil and Me
Alan Jackson
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This world can take you by the hand And tempt the soul of any man You can choose your path There's two roads you can take One way is right and one is wrong The flesh is weak But love is strong She's all I see between the Devil and me The gates of Hell swing open wide Inviting me to step inside I'll be your friend Because again I know it's him The flames are spreading everywhere Through the smoke I see you there She's all I see between the Devil and me I hold her in my arms at night So safe and warm I close my eyes And a cool breeze blows 'cross our bodies in the dark Outside her reach is my concern Somewhere I know the fire burns She's all I see between the Devil and me The gates of Hell swing open wide Inviting me to step inside I'll be your friend Because again I know it's him The flames are spreading everywhere Through the smoke I see you there She's all I see between the Devil and me The gates of Hell swing open wide Inviting me to step inside She's all I see between the Devil and me
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Written by: Carson Chamberlain, Harley Allen
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Songwriter InformationThe song "Between the Devil and Me" was co-written by Alan Jackson and Harley Allen. Harley Allen was a renowned American bluegrass and country singer, while Alan Jackson is an iconic name in country music, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds.
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Album Details"Between the Devil and Me" appears on Alan Jackson's 1997 album "Everything I Love," which also features hit singles like "Little Bitty" and "Who's Cheatin' Who."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number two on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 1998, marking it as one of his many successful hits in his career.
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Song Theme"Between the Devil and Me" is a classic country song dealing with themes of temptation and regret. In this song, the protagonist struggles as he is torn between his love for his partner and his temptation for another woman, symbolizing the classic 'devil and me' struggle.
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RecognitionEven though "Between the Devil and Me" did not make it to the number one spot, it still remains a fan favorite for the emotional depth and traditional country sound found in Alan Jackson's music.
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Role of Harley AllenHarley Allen, who co-wrote the song, was a significant contributor to the Nashville bluegrass community and has written for many prominent figures in country music.
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Artist LegacyAlan Jackson, to date, has been one of the most influential figures in country music with his decades-long career. "Between the Devil and Me" is representative of his successful career, showcasing his prowess as a singer and a songwriter.
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