About the Song
Settle in, friends, and let’s take a journey back to a simpler time, where hearts beat true and love ran deeper than the hollers themselves. Today, we’re revisiting a song that etched itself onto the soul of country music, a ballad spun from moonlight and whispered promises: Randy Travis’ “Deeper Than The Holler.”
Released in 1988, this wasn’t just another tune. It was a heartfelt serenade, sung by a voice as smooth as honey and as steady as a mountain oak. Travis, with his signature baritone, poured his whole being into every word, painting a picture of love as vast and enduring as the land itself.
Remember those front porch swings, creaking gently in the twilight? Remember the fireflies dancing in the summer dusk, and the way the air hummed with crickets’ chirps? “Deeper Than The Holler” captures that feeling perfectly. It’s a song about a love that’s weathered storms, stood the test of time, and grown stronger with every passing year.
The lyrics, penned by the masterful duo of Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, are as timeless as the hills. They speak of a love that’s “deeper than the holler, wider than the sky,” a love that transcends the everyday and touches the very core of our being. It’s a love that whispers in the rustling leaves, sings in the babbling brook, and shines brighter than any star in the night.
So, close your eyes, dear friends, and let Travis’ voice wash over you. Let the melody carry you back to those simpler times, to the warmth of a loved one’s embrace, and the unshakeable certainty that true love knows no bounds. “Deeper Than The Holler” is more than just a song; it’s a reminder that even in the darkest hollers, the light of love can always find its way through.
Now, without further ado, let the music begin. Let Randy Travis take you on a journey to the heart of love, where the echoes of his song will resonate long after the final note fades away.