Introduction:
“Between the Devil and Me” is a song recorded by American country music singer Alan Jackson. It was released in October 1997 as the fifth single from his album Everything I Love. The song, written by Harley Allen and Carson Chamberlain, peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, behind Martina McBride’s “A Broken Wing”.
The song is a ballad about a man who is struggling with his faith. He is torn between his desire to believe in God and his fear of hell. He sings about the “devil on his shoulder” tempting him to sin, and he wonders if he will ever be able to overcome his doubts.
“Between the Devil and Me” is one of Jackson’s most popular and critically acclaimed songs. It has been certified Platinum by the RIAA, indicating sales of over one million copies. The song has also been covered by a number of other artists, including Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.