Introduction:
“The Back of Your Hand” is a song by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam. It was released in June 2003 as the first single from his album Population Me. The song was written by Yoakam and his longtime collaborator, Pete Anderson.
The song is a mid-tempo ballad about a failed relationship. The lyrics describe a man who is trying to move on from a woman who has broken his heart. He knows that she is not good for him, but he still loves her. He sings about how he knows her “like the back of [his] hand,” but he also knows that she will never change.
The song was a critical and commercial success. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies.
“The Back of Your Hand” is one of Yoakam’s most popular songs. It has been featured in several films and television shows, including Sweet Home Alabama and CSI: Miami. The song has also been covered by a number of other artists, including LeAnn Rimes and Reba McEntire.