About the song
“‘The Box’ is a poignant and deeply evocative song by Randy Travis, showcasing the artist’s remarkable ability to convey powerful emotions through his music. Released in 1990, this track is part of Travis’s album No Holdin’ Back, which further solidified his position as a leading figure in contemporary country music.
Written by the talented songwriter and producer Paul Overstreet, ‘The Box’ reflects Overstreet’s gift for crafting compelling narratives. The song’s lyrics tell a touching story about a father’s legacy and the sentimental value of a simple, yet meaningful, keepsake. Overstreet’s songwriting combines heartfelt emotion with a sense of nostalgia, making ‘The Box’ a memorable and relatable piece for many listeners.
‘The Box’ reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, demonstrating its widespread appeal and the strong connection it made with country music fans. This success contributed to the overall impact of the No Holdin’ Back album, which reached number 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and further cemented Randy Travis’s status as a prominent artist in the genre.
Randy Travis’s interpretation of ‘The Box’ is marked by his deep, resonant voice and his ability to bring out the song’s emotional depth. His performance captures the essence of the lyrics, making the song a standout track on the album and a cherished part of his musical legacy.
Through its touching lyrics and Travis’s heartfelt delivery, ‘The Box’ continues to be a beloved song among fans, highlighting his exceptional talent for storytelling and his enduring impact on country music. The song remains a testament to the power of music to evoke memories and emotions, resonating deeply with those who listen.”
Video
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Lyrics
On the top shelf in the closetIn the workshop where he spent his extra timeWas a dusty wooden box that I had never noticed ’til that nightThen we set on the table and carefully we opened up the topAnd stared into the memories daddy kept inside the boxThere was a letter from mama, when she went out to RenoTo help her sister out in ’62And a flower from Hawaii, when they went on vacationIt was the first time that my daddy ever flewAnd the pocket knife I gave to him on Fathers dayYears ago, I thought it had been lostWe all thought his heart was made of solid rockBut that was long before we found the boxI guess we always knew it but “I love you” was hard for him to saySome men show it easily and some just never seem to find the wayBut that night I began to see a softer side of some I had lostI saw the love he kept inside the first time when we opened up the boxThere was a picture that was taken when he and mom were datin’Standing by his 1940 FordAnd a faded leather Bible he got when he was baptizedI guess no one understood him like the LordAnd the poem that he had written all about his wife and childrenThe tender words he wrote were quite a shockWe all thought his heart was made of solid rockBut that was long before we found the boxWe all thought his heart was made of solid rockBut that was long before we found the boxDịch sang Tiếng Việt