About the song
“Deeper Than the Holler” is a poignant country ballad recorded by Randy Travis, penned by the talented songwriting duo Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. Released in November 1988, this song served as the second single from Travis’s acclaimed album *Old 8×10*. Its heartfelt lyrics and sincere delivery helped the track become Travis’s eighth Number One hit, marking his sixth consecutive chart-topping single.
The song opens with a reflective tone, where the narrator expresses his profound love for his partner. He contrasts his feelings with the many love songs already written, suggesting that his emotions are deeper and more genuine than any of them. The narrator then uses metaphors and vivid imagery to convey the depth of his love, insisting that it surpasses even the grandest expressions found in popular love songs.
“Deeper Than the Holler” is characterized by its mid-tempo rhythm and emotional depth. The song’s chorus emphasizes the narrator’s commitment and the boundless nature of his affection, resonating with listeners who appreciate a sincere declaration of love.
The song’s success on the charts was remarkable. It debuted at number 42 on the Hot Country Songs chart on November 19, 1988, and quickly ascended, reaching the Top 30 the following week. By January 28, 1989, it had claimed the Number One spot, securing its place as one of Travis’s most successful singles. The track spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart, reinforcing Randy Travis’s status as a leading figure in country music.
In addition to its success in the United States, “Deeper Than the Holler” was also released in Germany as a 3″ CD single, featuring the same cover as the song “I Told You So.” This single included additional tracks like “I Told You So,” “1982,” and “No Place Like Home,” further showcasing Travis’s versatility and appeal.
In summary, “Deeper Than the Holler” remains a cherished classic in Randy Travis’s discography. Its powerful expression of love and its successful chart performance underscore the song’s enduring impact on country music.
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Lyrics
Well, I’ve heard those city singers
Singing ’bout how they can love
Deeper than the oceans
Higher than the stars above
But I come from the country
And I know I ain’t seen it all
But I heard that ocean’s salty
And the stars, they sometimes fall
And that would not do justice
To the way I feel for you
So I had to sing this song
About all the things I knew
My love is deeper than the holler
Stronger than the river
Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill
My love is purer than the snowflakes
That fall in late December
And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill
And longer than the song of a whippoorwill
From the back roads to the Broadway shows
With a million miles between
There’s at least a million love songs
That people love to sing
And every one is different
And every one’s the same
And this is just another way
Of saying the same thing
My love is deeper than the holler
Stronger than the river
Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill
My love is purer than the snowflakes
That fall in late December
And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill
And longer than the song of a whippoorwill
My love is deeper than the holler
Stronger than the river
Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill
My love is purer than the snowflakes
That fall in late December
And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill
And longer than the song of a whippoorwill
A whippoorwill