The Hole
Randy Travis
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A friend of mine bought himself a shovel Said I'm gonna tunnel me a line He set out to be a rich man Happiness is what he thought he'd find got in too deep to see the diamonds Down to dark to see the gold Now he won't let go of the shovel And he can't dig out of the hole [Chorus] Deeper and deeper he's goin' down Drivin' his future right into the ground He thinks he's closer The further he goes But he's still on the bottom And he can't dig out of the hole I tried to throw the man a lifeline I tried to send him down a rope I don't think he hears me callin' But every day I pray and i hope Somehow he finally gets the message Every spade of dirt he throws Only gets him closer to the devil And he can't dig out of the hole [Chorus] Maybe we could learn a little lesson Maybe this could shine a little light there's no healthy way to mess with The line between a wrong and a right Use the one chance you've been given Cause once you're in the ground and cold Its too late to start livin' See you can't dig out of the hole [Chorus]
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Written by: DONALD EWING II, JAMES DEAN HICKS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"The Hole" is a song by American country music artist Randy Travis, featured in his seventh studio album "Full Circle," released in 1996.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, it still managed to reach No. 69 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, demonstrating its popularity among the fans and the strength of Travis's reputation.
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Album Success"Full Circle," the album in which "The Hole" is included, hit No. 9 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and No. 64 on the Billboard 200. It attained the Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Song Theme"The Hole" highlights Randy Travis's signature storytelling style. It's a compelling narrative of a man struggling with individual flaws and the struggle of trying to find a way out.
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Writer Connection"The Hole" was written by Skip Ewing and James Dean Hicks, two prominent songwriters in the country music industry who have penned numerous hits for many artists.
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Stylistic ApproachTravis is known for his traditional style of country music, and "The Hole" fits perfectly within that tradition, featuring a slow, mournful melody that complements the introspective lyrics.
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Cover VersionA cover version of "The Hole" was recorded by Diamond Rio for the tribute album "Inspirational Journey: A Tribute to Randy Travis," reflecting the song’s continuing impact on the country music genre.
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Unique Song Arrangement"The Hole" stands out because of its unconventional arrangement. It starts with a chilling a cappella introduction, followed by the mournful sound of the steel guitar weaving in and out of the track, which adds depth to the overall experience.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised "The Hole" for its raw and insightful take on personal struggle, cementing its status as one of Randy Travis's timeless songs.
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Influence"The Hole", like many other Randy Travis songs, has been instrumental in the resurgence of traditional country music, appealing to both old and new generations of country music fans.
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