I see this song as a struggle that all men have to wrestle with all along their life. Either be a boy and have fun or the wisdom to carry forward and make sacrifices to help the ones he loves.
AstroKnott i agree he is the best voice in all of county music no one will ever come close to Randy travis i hate the music that they call country music today it's not even music today. Back in the good old days country music singers did sing to show off or because they thank that they look good or because it made them look cool they did it because of the love of the music and because there music touched people in a way that the music today whenever.
"There's a constant contradiction, what feels good and what feels right. Can you live with the decisions, that you make in your life? And what steers your direction is hard to understand." Still some of the best advice I've ever heard from anybody
This song brings back a memory of a very boyish spirit and a woman I once had. She loved me with everything she had, I loved her too but not enough to overcome my boyish spirit. I left her heartbroken and alone. Now, I am the one left heart broken and alone. She didn't deserve what I did. I think of her often.
The old country music could get you through hard times in life the ups and downs it could make you cry or make you laugh and feel better in a bad time in your life and would touch your heart. The what they call country music today just don't have that kind of power to it anymore the country music Industries have forgotten about the true meaning of county music today they need to get back to the heart and soul of true country music
timmy thomas I couldn't agree with you more! This song everytime I hear it I can't help but get chills down my spine because songs like these make you reflect on your life which I had to do and I'm only 21
Randy and his music are so painfully missed, I pray to God for him to bless Randy and his loved ones with the degree of recovery that Randy is seeking from Him. God bless
I guess you could say, I was that little boy... My biological father was drugged up and in no way could be a father.. which was good for me. The man I've called dad my whole life (who was even in the room when I was born) stepped up when he didn't have to. He was, has been and always will be my dad, by blood or not... He stepped up like a man to take care of us and raised me. I found this out when I was 25, I'm 33 now and my dad comes over weekly to play with my kids. God has blessed me and took care of me.
Love you Randy!👍😎👍 God richly bless you and your family, for your love and grace, through Our Jesus Christ! You helped touch our spirits and the joy and passion of your awesome music....remain in our hearts! Thank you Randy! Wayne Legault 1☆250☆797☆7659. "Say It In a Song!" Need more info? Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. Canada.
im only 12 but if i could do one thing before i die i would so run away from home to meet him. i would do anything to meet him. Randy travis is a god given soul. he's an angel god sent to entertain us. I love randy travis!!!! amzing singer. And theres no need to put mean comments. everyone makes mistakes..... and im one one of those people so is Mr. Travis. and one more thing... why do people put a dislike button if there watching video... anyways... Bye!!
As a whole I usually enjoy the old country but every once in a while an artist digs deep in their heart and pulls out something meaningful and that's what the heart of timeless country music is. Randy's roots were old school country and gospel and he stayed true to it till the day he could no longer perform regular.
I remember this song I always listen to this til this day 2023 almost 2024 and will always listen to randy travis one of my all time favorite country singers him and tim mcgraw. Life goes by way to fast miss the 80s and 90s
When I found out that my girlfriend at the time (she's now my wife) was pregnant. One of my good friends at the time. Told me to just walk away. There was no way in hell I was gonna do that. Needless to say we aren't friends anymore. He's the kind of boy that would have walked away. Listening to this song makes makes me even more grateful. That I don't have people like that in my life anymore.
yea but the point of the song is how the main character essentially sacrificed all his hopes and dreams on a fucking kid and in an attempt to recapture that lost youth, fucks a truck stop diner hostess. there is no allusion to the fact that raising a kid is fulfilling your friend was right. but i guess that won't dawn on you until after you contract VD from a lot lizard 30 years from now
The greatest voice of ever heard I remember the kids riding in the backseat and my mama was singing like a bird an i said who sings that Mom she said Randy Travis Usher love his voice BEEN MY FAVORITE SINCE I WAS 7 IM NOW 34
"What steers your direction is hard to understand." When Jesus is at the center of your life, it's not hard to understand at all. For those of us who center our lives on Christ - and are a temple of the Holy Spirit - we may sin at times when we give into our flesh, but ultimately there is no question as to the direction of our life.
@Scott Lipe clearly you miss the point. Any teacher teach that alcohol is a sin is wrong. Go read Rome last 3 chaptwr chapter and Corinthian early chapters, Paul says everything was maded for good. But when you let anything take control over you is a sin. You suppose to take control on everything. So same goes to alcohol, food etc. About Jesus, he was sent here to be tempted to feel what we feel. His purpose is to live the lowest life here on earth to show us that he understand our struggle so those who questioning him to be quiet. Also to save us on the cross. You miss the point.
I think Randy Travis made a strong comeback in '98 with this CD. This song and the title track were big hits off this album. Great reflective coming-of-age song!!
+Zach Phelps i just found this comment, so i will leave one myself. i think in today's world there is not much songs that relate to MEN. I think in today's world with this transgender crap and Hillary Clinton probably going to be our next president. it seems like the world HATES men. just my opinion. Why do so many men want to be transgender. even if they are not comfortable in there body how-come they cannot accept it. This transgender is to politically correct. you just live the way you were born. be who you are is my philosophy.
+Devvan Butler maybe because in my generation and after there are very few actual men left in the world. I got pregnant but who I believe is my soul mate - and all he did was abuse and ignore me and my own son, kicked us out in the middle of winter on the street, and then while we were struggling to get on our feet in a homeless shelter tried to take custody of my son he previous couldn't give a rats ass about. it's monsters like that that make a lot of people unfairly hate the male gender. in older times men were men and loved who loved them and seen the forest for the trees. now a lot of males sleep with whatever has a receptive orifice and don't know what commitment, parenthood, and being a man really is
All I want to do is meet you. I love listening to you sing. I listen to your cds everyday. Never had a chance to see you live. Work had to come first . Had to make sure my son grew up right..
"There's a constant contradiction, what feels good and what feels right. You live with decisions that you make in your life. And what steers your direction, is hard to understand." - Randy Travis, 1998 Truer words were never spoken.
I see my grandpa,both of them man I miss them ,I see life through there eyes along with my father ,who I'm blessed to have still ,my step father who I'm blessed to have still,I see myself 20 years ago when my first born the Lord allowed me to have , blessed me with 4 all together 3 by one mother and 1 by another ,the Lords ways of life some don't understand ,give your self to him he will give u both spirit and wisdom ,along with blessings many want understand ,
This song makes me tear up every time I haven’t heard it in years and I heard it today and I can’t stop the tears. Randy is an amazing singer and I love his music
Randy Travis will always be my favorite country singer. All his music is relatable to real life and is felt in the heart. Couple that with his unique and amazing voice and you have not only a masterpiece but a legend. I hope you read these Randy. You're an amazing man that has touched the lives of so many through your music. If I send you my guitar will you sign it? I'll pay for it all. Never got to see you in concert but I have every song you have published in my RUclips music account. You're the Eagles of country music.
it feels good so you naturally think that its right. thats where wisdom comes in and you have to know in your spirit what is right and know that just because it feels good doesnt make it right and even if it feels wrong doesnt mean its wrong.it can feel wrong and be the right thing to do. let your spirit grow by reading the word of God and by doing so you will gain wisdom and your spirit will get strong enough to bring your physical body into subjection of your spirit and you know then that you did the right thing regardless of how it feels.
The story goes when my mother’s water broke, on the way to the way to the hospital this song came on. My dad instantly started crying and to this day after the divorce and losing me multiple times to foster care he still cry’s. He sends me this song almost every week and I listen to it and I cry myself.
Well said sir, I can't say it any better, growing up and even more now, country music always had a song for any situation I was going through or any feelings I was having. It always said the right things at the right time. I can always find something in that genre to help me. "Spirit of a boy, wisdom of a man" (I was 11) was the last Randy Travis song I remember before I didn't hear anything from him and he just dropped off the map. My mom used to grab me and make me line dance with her when whenever "Forever and ever amen" came on and she still uses that saying today.
Can we keep our faith? Because faith is what saves. And the source of saving is Christ & His work alone. By grace through faith. By God’s grace through Christ’s faith, Christ upholds my faith at all times… especially when I doubt, it is only in Christ.
Absolutely agree one of the greatest voices in country music Wish Randy Travis all the best always and glad to hear there has been music released from the vault.
You know that's the best music you've every heard when an entire lifetime can fit in 3:52 and be so true it makes you cry now that is the stuff off legend God bless him
I see this song as a struggle that all men have to wrestle with all along their life. Either be a boy and have fun or the wisdom to carry forward and make sacrifices to help the ones he loves.
Choices by George Jones is broader, but more blunt.
Spot on
Well said! It's true!
Amen!
Still listening to Randy
July3rd-2024
God is the reason Randy is still here, Abd the reason he will sing again. God will see to it.
He just came out with a new song!
I was going to go to trade school but found out I was going to be a dad. Went to work and we are still together 28 years later.
And still in love. Remember your first love always.
One of the greatest voices in not only country music, but music in general
Couldn’t be more correct
Truth b told
AstroKnott i agree he is the best voice in all of county music no one will ever come close to Randy travis i hate the music that they call country music today it's not even music today. Back in the good old days country music singers did sing to show off or because they thank that they look good or because it made them look cool they did it because of the love of the music and because there music touched people in a way that the music today whenever.
Randy was and is a great unique voice of country music, for sure.
AstroKnott Oh I agree so much! Love this man!
Randy Travis is one of the best traditional country singers of all time.
Country music like this raised me.
Rocking Rachelle same here
Its raising me now! I'm 14 and love old country and hat everything else like rap and that
Same here!
Then you are a beautiful badass country princess ,,show your kids the way
The1990 Randy travis albums are cool
this older county music will always have more of a meaning to it than this new stuff
REALTREE _036 so true
I like this
The new stuff isn't country,it's hillbilly pop (garbage)
amen brother
REALTREE _036
Yes, modern country is rock n roll with a southern accent.
wisdom is a gift from God; often children have more wisdom than us adults! Purity is the key=the more pure the heart=the more wisdom God can pour in!
oh my I can't believe I've not heard this one before! I love it!! I've listened to Randy for over 10 years - how did I miss this??!!!
"There's a constant contradiction, what feels good and what feels right. Can you live with the decisions, that you make in your life? And what steers your direction is hard to understand." Still some of the best advice I've ever heard from anybody
so true well said darling
Its because we know whats right, is why we're so confused.
constant contradiction what feels good and what feels right
Kindlegolas So much depth. Love your profile picture as well
Kindlegolas your right my friend I really love this song
Such a great song! I should record it
Back when country music was county music.
When you grow up in a small town and work hard for a living this is the great music you appreciate.
country radio has totally forgotten this song... i wish they still played it
call in and ask for it
They just need to go back to tradition of country
country radio has forgotten what real country music is
drawnmap96: Country Radio has forgotten the lessons from Randy Travis about what Real Country Music is!
I prefer traditional country music non of this auto tuned junk...🤔🤔
This song brings back a memory of a very boyish spirit and a woman I once had. She loved me with everything she had, I loved her too but not enough to overcome my boyish spirit. I left her heartbroken and alone. Now, I am the one left heart broken and alone. She didn't deserve what I did. I think of her often.
The old country music could get you through hard times in life the ups and downs it could make you cry or make you laugh and feel better in a bad time in your life and would touch your heart. The what they call country music today just don't have that kind of power to it anymore the country music Industries have forgotten about the true meaning of county music today they need to get back to the heart and soul of true country music
timmy thomas I couldn't agree with you more! This song everytime I hear it I can't help but get chills down my spine because songs like these make you reflect on your life which I had to do and I'm only 21
Amen
Randy and his music are so painfully missed, I pray to God for him to bless Randy and his loved ones with the degree of recovery that Randy is seeking from Him. God bless
Amen and Amen
I guess you could say, I was that little boy... My biological father was drugged up and in no way could be a father.. which was good for me. The man I've called dad my whole life (who was even in the room when I was born) stepped up when he didn't have to. He was, has been and always will be my dad, by blood or not... He stepped up like a man to take care of us and raised me. I found this out when I was 25, I'm 33 now and my dad comes over weekly to play with my kids. God has blessed me and took care of me.
The man he did not have to be that's real love peace be with you
Best song everr
He's a story teller to music....life lessons written to music...
Mr. Randy Travis is a country music legend. Love you Randy and your amazing music!
thank you GOD for making Randy
Love you Randy!👍😎👍 God richly bless you and your family, for your love and grace, through Our Jesus Christ! You helped touch our spirits and the joy and passion of your awesome music....remain in our hearts!
Thank you Randy!
Wayne Legault
1☆250☆797☆7659.
"Say It In a Song!"
Need more info?
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island.
Canada.
Tac , friend & boss said same thing bouts Merle.
Thank you Randy for sharing your gift with us.
im only 12 but if i could do one thing before i die i would so run away from home to meet him. i would do anything to meet him. Randy travis is a god given soul. he's an angel god sent to entertain us. I love randy travis!!!! amzing singer. And theres no need to put mean comments. everyone makes mistakes..... and im one one of those people so is Mr. Travis. and one more thing... why do people put a dislike button if there watching video... anyways... Bye!!
There is always a constant struggle between what is right and what feels good
Happy 135 birthday to my great great grandfather Frances eager troutman in haven
As a whole I usually enjoy the old country but every once in a while an artist digs deep in their heart and pulls out something meaningful and that's what the heart of timeless country music is.
Randy's roots were old school country and gospel and he stayed true to it till the day he could no longer perform regular.
Garth Brooks said at Randys Award Ceremony, Randy is the man who brought the old country back to life, long live Randy Travis
I remember this song I always listen to this til this day 2023 almost 2024 and will always listen to randy travis one of my all time favorite country singers him and tim mcgraw.
Life goes by way to fast miss the 80s and 90s
This man is the voice of my childhood. This was windshield music for me and my mom riding down the road
This song is full of wisdom...its 2019 i hope Randy is good now God bless him
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When I found out that my girlfriend at the time (she's now my wife) was pregnant. One of my good friends at the time. Told me to just walk away. There was no way in hell I was gonna do that. Needless to say we aren't friends anymore. He's the kind of boy that would have walked away. Listening to this song makes makes me even more grateful. That I don't have people like that in my life anymore.
So now you want the medal of honor because you didnt leave your girl that was pregnant with your own blood? Your still a boy
@@einefragederehre7777 what are u?
@@einefragederehre7777 No doubt you would have walked away leaving her to face it all alone.
yea but the point of the song is how the main character essentially sacrificed all his hopes and dreams on a fucking kid and in an attempt to recapture that lost youth, fucks a truck stop diner hostess. there is no allusion to the fact that raising a kid is fulfilling
your friend was right. but i guess that won't dawn on you until after you contract VD from a lot lizard 30 years from now
Randy Travis, I love your music
RANDY IS ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS FOR ME
Randy Travis' voice brings a tear to my eye. He's got such passion and depth.
We all pray for Randy to get well, all we have is God from above. Gods speed my friend. Once you get better, look me up I play a mean mouth harp.
The greatest voice of ever heard I remember the kids riding in the backseat and my mama was singing like a bird an i said who sings that Mom she said Randy Travis Usher love his voice BEEN MY FAVORITE SINCE I WAS 7 IM NOW 34
Wisdom of a man, keep your family together.
A tribute song sprit of boy wisdom of man to my great grandfather would have been 134 years old on August 10 th 2021
"What steers your direction is hard to understand."
When Jesus is at the center of your life, it's not hard to understand at all. For those of us who center our lives on Christ - and are a temple of the Holy Spirit - we may sin at times when we give into our flesh, but ultimately there is no question as to the direction of our life.
@Scott Lipe clearly you miss the point. Any teacher teach that alcohol is a sin is wrong. Go read Rome last 3 chaptwr chapter and Corinthian early chapters, Paul says everything was maded for good. But when you let anything take control over you is a sin. You suppose to take control on everything. So same goes to alcohol, food etc.
About Jesus, he was sent here to be tempted to feel what we feel. His purpose is to live the lowest life here on earth to show us that he understand our struggle so those who questioning him to be quiet. Also to save us on the cross. You miss the point.
beautiful said
I'm in to the old Randy travis albums
He is a legend, love you Randy
I love this is song the truth about this person
I think Randy Travis made a strong comeback in '98 with this CD. This song and the title track were big hits off this album. Great reflective coming-of-age song!!
Randy is one of a kind, no one can replace him, he is so unique. Got to love him.
This song is sad.. but true.. makes you want to drink a stiff glass of bourbon, and cry.. every man faces this in life..
Indeed, any man can relate to this song
I agree totally
+Zach Phelps i just found this comment, so i will leave one myself. i think in today's world there is not much songs that relate to MEN. I think in today's world with this transgender crap and Hillary Clinton probably going to be our next president. it seems like the world HATES men. just my opinion. Why do so many men want to be transgender. even if they are not comfortable in there body how-come they cannot accept it. This transgender is to politically correct. you just live the way you were born. be who you are is my philosophy.
+Devvan Butler maybe because in my generation and after there are very few actual men left in the world. I got pregnant but who I believe is my soul mate - and all he did was abuse and ignore me and my own son, kicked us out in the middle of winter on the street, and then while we were struggling to get on our feet in a homeless shelter tried to take custody of my son he previous couldn't give a rats ass about. it's monsters like that that make a lot of people unfairly hate the male gender. in older times men were men and loved who loved them and seen the forest for the trees. now a lot of males sleep with whatever has a receptive orifice and don't know what commitment, parenthood, and being a man really is
Devvan Butler Donald motherfucking Trump
best country singer ever
Thank you for the memories
I Love this song, "Another good man "Thanks Randy "
You are a strong blue eyed man, I love you and always will. Your voice is something I listen to every day on utube.
RANDY TRAVIS. THE BEAUTIFUL VOICE OF COUNTRY MUSIC.
2019 we ain't forgot about you in Kentucky Randy we love n miss you
classic country by one of the icons.
Love Randy travis my darling
I decided to love you for who you are. Love you Randy.
Randy Travis has that kind of voice that just melts your heart but lifts your spirits at the same time!!
Hello 👏 Gallen Norris how are you doing today?
What a beautiful song, such an amazing voice
He had such an amazing voice. All his songs are amazing
You got to live with the decisions you make in this life
All I want to do is meet you. I love listening to you sing. I listen to your cds everyday. Never had a chance to see you live. Work had to come first . Had to make sure my son grew up right..
"There's a constant contradiction, what feels good and what feels right. You live with decisions that you make in your life. And what steers your direction, is hard to understand."
- Randy Travis, 1998
Truer words were never spoken.
Great song Randy
Hello 👏 Patricia wagstaff how are you doing today?
Randy, you are a bad ass singer love your music
This country singer has the best voice ever my favorite vocalist.
as a 20 year truck driver i tear up listening to this ole goodie
Randy is the best country singer I will keep his music alive for generation to come as long as I can.
This is what real country sounds like.
I see my grandpa,both of them man I miss them ,I see life through there eyes along with my father ,who I'm blessed to have still ,my step father who I'm blessed to have still,I see myself 20 years ago when my first born the Lord allowed me to have , blessed me with 4 all together 3 by one mother and 1 by another ,the Lords ways of life some don't understand ,give your self to him he will give u both spirit and wisdom ,along with blessings many want understand ,
Thanks you for your kind words and thank you for choosing my music how long have you been listening to my music
The more I hear Randy's music the more I believe him to be a country great.
Thanks Randy can't beat this old style country music.
Hello 👏 Josephine Oliver how are you doing today?
@@davidmacos5357 I'm ok thanks..how are you?
@@josephineoliver9499 I'm pretty good
@@josephineoliver9499 Nice to hear from you 😊
@@josephineoliver9499 So where are originally from?
Beautiful. Not much else to say. Beautiful.
Good Lord I'm a huge Randy Travis fan as a matter of fact he's the one that got me listening to country music in this new music thank you
When Randy passes one day, I will cry like I never felt this sadness in my life , but we all know his Spirit is just fine.
Randy, please keep your dreams, you will sing again, love you.
To my son who i dnt get to see ' becouse of your mother ' the day will come my boi and i love u with all my hart ' FINLEY 💙
Why is it so hard to meet people like you?
I'm sorry for all that you are going through, Randy, but you are truly one of the all-tine country greats. My hat's off to you, sir.
need more traditional country music on the radio
The world will always Love you Mr Travis.
Fair winds on your journey home Sir.
Randy would hit #2 with this on 1-30-99.
Kelton King This Song Would Also Hit #2 In The US Country Charts And #1 On The Canadian Country Charts On 1-30-99
Thats the day I was born!! Always did love this song
Randy Travis u will always be a country music legend brother this is real country music
It's been said a million times now, but this was when country was country, and Randy is a great gift........................
Randy travis how is going this is from I am fan of your music I like all of your album s
This song makes me tear up every time I haven’t heard it in years and I heard it today and I can’t stop the tears. Randy is an amazing singer and I love his music
Randy Travis will always be my favorite country singer. All his music is relatable to real life and is felt in the heart. Couple that with his unique and amazing voice and you have not only a masterpiece but a legend. I hope you read these Randy. You're an amazing man that has touched the lives of so many through your music. If I send you my guitar will you sign it? I'll pay for it all. Never got to see you in concert but I have every song you have published in my RUclips music account. You're the Eagles of country music.
it feels good so you naturally think that its right. thats where wisdom comes in and you have to know in your spirit what is right and know that just because it feels good doesnt make it right and even if it feels wrong doesnt mean its wrong.it can feel wrong and be the right thing to do. let your spirit grow by reading the word of God and by doing so you will gain wisdom and your spirit will get strong enough to bring your physical body into subjection of your spirit and you know then that you did the right thing regardless of how it feels.
It breaks my heart that you are so far away, want to meet the man who made me love country
Music .
Pure country gold
Yes, thanks Lord for Randy Travis love his music.
Nick jordan how are you doing today?
Incredible song. Real country
another great one love randy travis so much.. wen words, people, n life fail... good ole randy travis song always PREVAILS ❤️
The story goes when my mother’s water broke, on the way to the way to the hospital this song came on. My dad instantly started crying and to this day after the divorce and losing me multiple times to foster care he still cry’s. He sends me this song almost every week and I listen to it and I cry myself.
Well said sir, I can't say it any better, growing up and even more now, country music always had a song for any situation I was going through or any feelings I was having. It always said the right things at the right time. I can always find something in that genre to help me. "Spirit of a boy, wisdom of a man" (I was 11) was the last Randy Travis song I remember before I didn't hear anything from him and he just dropped off the map. My mom used to grab me and make me line dance with her when whenever "Forever and ever amen" came on and she still uses that saying today.
Every time i think I’ve heard all of Randy’s best songs...I come across another great musical masterpiece
If he keeps his faith in God, he will sing again.
Can we keep our faith? Because faith is what saves. And the source of saving is Christ & His work alone. By grace through faith. By God’s grace through Christ’s faith, Christ upholds my faith at all times… especially when I doubt, it is only in Christ.
Watching videos of Randy makes me cry. But God has other things in store for him. .
I'll always love country and I'll always love Randy travis he so amazing and a beautiful person inside and out
Hello 👏 Linda patterson how are you doing today?
Absolutely agree one of the greatest voices in country music
Wish Randy Travis all the best always and glad to hear there has been music released from the vault.
Hello 👏 Jennifer Wilhelm how are you doing today?
I sang Travis songs as a boy now I’m grown this damn man makes me cry too fkn much
I miss Randy Travis, sorry for what happened to him. Remember Randy you will always be my favorite country singer. This songs makes me cry.
Hello 👏 Jessica how are you doing today?
You know that's the best music you've every heard when an entire lifetime can fit in 3:52 and be so true it makes you cry now that is the stuff off legend God bless him
A song of living life and given hearts. I know" because I too was that little boy. It made me cry. Miss you Dad.....