Ships That Don’t Come In – Toby Keith

Phần này chứa: Ships That Don’t Come In (featuring Joe Diffie, Toby Keith, Luke Combs) (Official Studio Video)

Introduction:

“Ships That Don’t Come In” is a poignant country ballad written by Dave Gibson and Paul Nelson. Initially popularized by Joe Diffie in 1992, the song is a reflection on life’s missed opportunities, personal struggles, and the wisdom that comes with adversity. It explores the themes of gratitude and resilience, narrated through a conversation between two characters in a bar—a veteran and a younger man—who contemplate life’s unfulfilled dreams.

This track gained renewed attention when it was re-recorded by Toby Keith and Luke Combs for HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE, a project dedicated to honoring Joe Diffie’s legacy. The recording marked an especially significant moment as it was Toby Keith’s final studio recording before his passing in early 2024. Keith’s and Combs’ vocal styles brought a fresh emotional depth to the piece, making their version a heartfelt tribute to the original artist and the song’s enduring message.

The song is celebrated for its lyrical depth and evocative storytelling, resonating with listeners by reminding them of the importance of cherishing life and finding strength in challenges. Both Diffie’s original rendition and the later collaboration between Keith and Combs highlight the enduring appeal of the song’s universal themes, making it a timeless piece in country music history.

Video:

https://youtu.be/L-qc4f94T8E?si=kUuYuHv60s6uaG9F

Ships That Don’t Come In (feat. Joe Diffie, Toby Keith, Luke Combs) (Official Studio Video) (https://youtu.be/L-qc4f94T8E?si=kUuYuHv60s6uaG9F)

Lyrics:

Ships That Don’t Come In – Toby Keith

I could tell he’d had a tough lifeBy the way he sat and staredAnd me, I’d come to push and shoveSo I pulled up a chair

We talked of roads untraveledWe talked of love untrueOf strings that come unraveledWe were kings and kindred foolsAnd just when I’d hit bottomThat old man raised his glassSaid at least we’ve had our chancesThere’s those who never have

So here’s to all the soldiersWho have ever died in vainThe insane locked up in themselvesAnd the homeless down on MainTo those who stand on empty shoresAnd spit against the windAnd those who wait foreverFor ships that don’t come in

He said it’s only life’s illusionsThat bring us to this barTo pick up these old crutchesAnd compare each other’s scars‘Cause the things we’re calling heartachesHell, they’re hardly worth our timeWe bitch about a dollarWhen there’s those without a dime

As he ordered one last roundHe said, I guess we can’t complain‘Cause God made life a gambleAnd we’re still in the game

So here’s to all the soldiersWho have ever died in vainThe insane locked up in themselvesThe homeless down on MainTo those who stand on empty shoresAnd spit against the windAnd those who wait foreverFor ships that don’t come inAnd those who wait foreverFor ships that don’t come in

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