This song always gets me in the heart. There's so much to unpack and love from it. It's a message of salvation for the hooker and things coming full circle as her son becoming the preacher telling the story in church which Randy Travis portrays brilliantly.
@@LucyGar23 yes they were at the Grand Ole Opore and sang Amazing grace. It was so sad to see this amazing singer lose his voice. He is not giving up though. Hugs from NC
He actually just released a new single called "Fool's Love Affair". Not sure if it's one he made before his stroke and just now decided to release or not but its great!
As a messed up kid, this song always gave me hope that I could change, that things could be okay for me in the end. I suffered a lot of depression, including self-harm, and was told by religious people that I was going to go to hell and suffer for my hurting myself, and my lack of faith, but I always tried to ignore them, and keep my hope. Another reason I always try to be kind, to live my life with compassion and honor. You can always be kind. It costs nothing, and gives others such hope, something to cling to when they are in a bad place. Be kind.
Blessings on your journey. I "kicked against the pricks" for many years. First I believed, then I was saved, but I fought the Holy Spirit for many years. Trust me when I tell you that when the Holy Spirit fills you it changes everything. EVERYTHING. I will be praying for you.
This song came out when Nashville was exploding with music and talent and most of all incredible songwriting. I'm a metalhead and this song goes into "I wish I would have wrote this" category.
God spared the hooker cuz He had a plan for her and her unborn child. 🙏 Beautiful story. Beautiful song. Thank you for paying close attention to lyrics. I've seen others not and then they miss out entirely.
You know, the very first time I heard this song played on the radio I cried buckets of tears and I still have that reaction today. Country music can be amazing and always tells a story. I love Randy Travis.
This is a beautiful song, and I think only a few great country singers could try to cover this, and I can't think of any currently working that fit just right for it. Randy had the perfect voice for this, and I can never hear this song and not cry at least a little. I'm also glad the bus driver survived. They don't get mentioned, but I'm glad the lady had someone to help her after the crash. And I know they survived because there were five people on that bus, and three crosses. The truck driver, I'm going to assume survived for the same reason.
"The song describes four passengers - a farmer on vacation, a teacher seeking higher education, a hooker and a preacher, both of whom were "searching for lost souls", on a mid-night bus traveling from the United States to Mexico. The bus is involved in a fatal accident due to the bus driver not seeing a stop sign only to be hit by an 18-wheeler which kills three of the four passengers; the lyrics ask why there are only three crosses and not four. (There is no mention of what happened to the drivers of either vehicle). The song mentions that the farmer and teacher were killed in the wreck, with the farmer leaving a harvest and a son who would follow in his footsteps, and the teacher leaving knowledge in the children she taught. It also mentions that the preacher lays his bloodstained Bible in the hands of the hooker, asking her if she could "see the Promised Land". The end of the song reveals that the story was being told by a preacher during Sunday church services. However, in a twist, it reveals that the hooker survived and had a son. The preacher telling the story is in fact the son of the hooker (holding up the bloodstained Bible as proof), who read the Bible that had been given to her by the dying preacher; in turn, her son eventually became a preacher himself."
Yes you are correct, but I have a theory on what happened to the bus driver. That theory goes is that bus driver was so distraught that he tried to save them but was I unable to do so, but the hooker he was able to save her and they bonded (this is going off the fact that the driver is possibly single) and eventually they fell in love and married and had a kid who is now the preacher
Randy Travis songs usually all have a really good message. This song is DEEP and packs a punch. I think you got the idea! Good job figuring it out. This is a song of hope, redemption, and most of all the Lord's love for all of us
I was driving on an interstate with my young daughter and we were listening to country music on the radio. They played this song and one of the times that he sang Three Wooden Crosses I looked over to the right side of the road and in the grass about six feet apart from each other were Three Wooden Crosses. It made quite an impression on my daughter and myself. I couldn't tell you where we were going or where we came from that day but we will always remember what we saw.
I remember when my mom wanted me to listen to this song before I had really gotten into country music. I loved Diggin up Bones, but wasn’t really interested in this song until a little later. I took the time to actually sit down and listen and I was blown away. I love this song
I'm sure you will love these other songs by Randy Travis 1. I told you so 2. The box 3. Whisper my name And my favourite 4. He walked on water Randy is a great musician and I love listening to him.
The bus driver and truck driver survived along with the hooker who was pregnant with a male child who became a preacher. Randy Travis is a great singer who has had a major stroke and recovered somewhat. You need to cover, "The Long Black Train" by Randy Travis. This song has a great meaning.
I don't think the hooker was pregnant during the time of the accident. I've always felt that she got her life together, married, then had a son who became the preacher.
Great Reactionn!! Not just a song but a life lesson! Makes you think about what you’re leavening behind!! Things change in a Heart beat! SOUL Searching Message for everyone!!! Randy sang so many songs.Checkout his Gospel Albums. Also listen to “I Told You So”!! Thanks for this!!
In the south it's very common for families to put crosses or floral memorials beside the highway where their family members die in an auto accident. I don't know if it's regional or nation wide, but the South it's very prominent.
I love this song. Randy Travis has the most amazing voice and his storytelling is the best. Aww, your face. That was exactly how I felt the first time I heard this song.
I love Randy Travis! I love singers and song writers that tell stories. They draw you in and you end up putting yourself in their position. Randy Travis seems to have a lot of those. I love your reviews. Great job!
I feel like the story he tells was straight forward and very touching but I also tried to analyze the placement of each person in the story. I think he symbolized Christianity through his song. You grow in faith and teach the word to others so you leave them with the word and wisdom to do the same. That's just what took from it but it's such a great song.
Clint black randy Travis George strait and brad paisley are some of the few that can paint a picture as clear as a movie. Randy was such an impact on my life “it’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it’s what you leave behind you when you go” was my graduation quote in the yearbook. One of my top 3 favorites
Amazingly put together and I'm with you on this one. It actually draws you in and makes the listener play the song lyrics out in their minds. A classic masterpiece to say the least. Darius Rucker also done a song about an auto accident that does the same but I can't remember what the song was. I do remember that it was on his first country released album after his leaving hootie and the blowfish. Thank you for this reaction.
I love how much attention you paid to the lyrics. The farmer is on the bus for vacation. The teacher for education. The preacher and hooker are searching for lost souls, one to save'em, the other to use'em. After the accident the preacher is dyin' but leaves his Bible to the hooker. She, in turn, reads it to her son who grows up to be a preacher himself (and the one telling the story).
I live close to a piece a property next to the road that has 3 wooden crosses next to the road and I grew up on this song I was blessed enough to hear Randy in concert before his stroke tgis song has ALEAYS made me cry even when I was 5 and it came out
Play He walked on water. Randy Travis has some amazing songs. Three wooden crosses really tells a fantastic story. I loved your reaction. I could tell you were feeling it. Who couldn't?
Ray Charles & Willie Nelson singing Seven Spanish Angel's. I enjoy music and all your REACTIONs. Thanks so much for the memories of great music. A new follower.
This makes me think of an episode of Touched by an Angel. A woman mechanic refuses to help Tess get to her birthday party, until Tess offers to give her the car in return for fixing her car and driving her there. The woman said that her father tried to save a baby's life from a house fire,and, they both died,so, helping strangers doesn't do any good. Meanwhile, the three regular angels,and, one from the records office, are waiting in the reserved party room. The two arrive just as the next scheduled event begins, an awards show for businessman of the year. The recording angel hears the woman's story, and exclaims that he'd just been reviewing that case. The baby boy lived! The young man being honored told the story about how a stranger had saved his life as a baby,and, turned his head so that the burn scars down the side of his face were visible.
Hi India I came across your video when I was adding songs to my Country Playlist and I'm glad you are enjoying Randy Travis's music. I have been a fan of RT since I was 7 (41) currently and he has tons of great songs I think you might enjoy. I'll only name a few don't want to bore you. These are some of my favorites beside Diggin Up Bones, On the Other Hand etc but these songs you rarely hear from him. Heart of Hearts, A Little Talk With Jesus, The Truth Is Lyin Next To You, 1982 and Good Intentions I hope these songs will enhance your love for Randy a bit more.
Only 3 min in & I love the fact that you stop to figure things out , so you get the whole message....loved the video & the reaction♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤠🤠🤠
THE HOLE, OH DEATH, REASONS I CHEAT! GOOD INTENTIONS, & WHERE DO I SURRENDER. You gotta hear them all even without reactions!!!!!!!! He is the GOAT of western country music
You would LOVE Randy Travis' "It's Just a Matter of Time" and Trisha Yearwood's "The Song Remembers When" two of my all-time favorites. Listen and add them to your list !!!!
Do 1982! Randy Travis is such a good storyteller. His songs touch on things that are intimate to the human experience. He's truly a beautiful soul. It's not about what we earn in life or what we physically accomplish. The goal of life is to have a positive impact on our fellow man and leave behind beauty in this world, even if that beauty comes out of struggle or strife. Touching other people and affecting them in a way that promotes love and growth is the best we can aspire to in this world ♥️
Another song that touched my heart was The Little Girl by Michael Montgomery. It makes you more aware of things that set off an alarm to be aware of things happening.
I played this song for my Chinese niece. She asked for a copy of the song, but asked me what the song was about. I told her it was about the life contributions of three different people who were killed in a vehicle accident and about the one who wasn't.
U can't get a bad song from Randy Travis. His career was at the top of it's game. Then he had, a stroke I believe. Couldn't talk let alone sing. They brought him to the awards the last couple times & he barely got the words Thank you out. Sooo sad!! Especially with hit after hit that was phenomenal!! :'(
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