Holes in the Floor of Heaven
Encyclopedia
"Holes in the Floor of Heaven" is a song co-written and recorded by country music
artist Steve Wariner
. It is the lead-off single from his 1998 album Burnin' the Roadhouse Down
, as well as his first single in four years. It peaked at #2 in both the United States and Canada.
In the case of the young man's wife (who died from pregnancy complications giving birth to their daughter), the point is driven home in the final verse of the song, which depicts his now 23 year old daughter's wedding day. At the end of the ceremony, it begins to rain, making the father of the bride very sad; the daughter picks up on this and comforts him by saying the rain is her late mother's tears of joy.
. It shows the singer in a living room, while shadows portray the song's storyline. Wariner is sitting the whole time. In the end, "holes in the floor of heaven" appear, each one giving off a blue light.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Steve Wariner
Steve Wariner
Steven Noel "Steve" Wariner is an American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist. He has released eighteen studio albums, including six on MCA Records, and three each on RCA Records, Arista Records and Capitol Records...
. It is the lead-off single from his 1998 album Burnin' the Roadhouse Down
Burnin' the Roadhouse Down
Burnin' the Roadhouse Down is the title of an album released in 1998 by American country music artist Steve Wariner. It was the first of three albums that he recorded for the Capitol Records Nashville label after having been dropped from Arista Records' roster in 1996. It was the second album of...
, as well as his first single in four years. It peaked at #2 in both the United States and Canada.
Content
Told in first-person, the main protagonist recalls the deaths of his grandmother ("One day shy of eight years old") and his young wife, and the sadness he felt upon each passing. Each time, the man recalls how a cold rain reminds him of his beloved descendants crying down from Heaven, wishing they could still be with him, experiencing and sharing various joys in his life ("There's holes in the floor of Heaven/and her tears are pouring down/That's how I know she's watching/wishing she could be here now").In the case of the young man's wife (who died from pregnancy complications giving birth to their daughter), the point is driven home in the final verse of the song, which depicts his now 23 year old daughter's wedding day. At the end of the ceremony, it begins to rain, making the father of the bride very sad; the daughter picks up on this and comforts him by saying the rain is her late mother's tears of joy.
Music video
The music video was directed by Michael SalomonMichael Salomon
Michael Salomon is a music video/film director, who has directed many music videos, including many of Toby Keith's music videos...
. It shows the singer in a living room, while shadows portray the song's storyline. Wariner is sitting the whole time. In the end, "holes in the floor of heaven" appear, each one giving off a blue light.
Chart performance
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 2 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart | 2 |