About the song
**Holding Her and Loving You** is a timeless country ballad that showcases Earl Thomas Conley’s distinctive vocal style and heartfelt storytelling. Released in 1987, this track became a major hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Conley’s resonant voice, combined with the song’s poignant lyrics, creates a deeply emotional experience for listeners.
The song’s narrative revolves around a man grappling with his conflicting feelings of love and loss. He finds himself torn between his devotion to his current partner and his lingering memories of a past love. The lyrics explore themes of regret, longing, and the complexities of human relationships.
Conley’s delivery is both vulnerable and powerful, conveying the character’s internal struggle with authenticity. His ability to express the nuances of emotion through his voice makes the song particularly relatable to listeners. The production is simple yet effective, allowing Conley’s vocals to take center stage.
**Holding Her and Loving You** is a testament to Conley’s enduring appeal as a country music artist. Its timeless melody, heartfelt lyrics, and powerful vocal performance have solidified its place in the genre’s canon. This song continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, serving as a reminder of the enduring power of love, loss, and the human spirit.
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Lyrics
It’s the third-hardest thing I’ll ever do
Leavin’ here without you
And the second-hardest thing I’ll ever do
Is tellin’ her about you
She’s been good to me when things were goin’ rough
How can I tell her now, good ain’t good enough
Oh, the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do
Is holding her, and loving you
If she’d give me one good reason, I’d be gone
She ain’t done one thing wrong
So don’t expect me just to walk out of the door
I still love her, but I love you more
She’s been good to me when things weren’t goin’ right
She made my days long before you made my nights
So the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do
Is holding her, and loving you
Yeah, the hardest thing I’ve ever have to do
Is holding her, and loving you
Girl, the hardest thing I’ve ever have to do
Is holding her, and loving you