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Introduction
Joey + Rory’s “The Gift” is more than just a song—it’s a poignant testament to the power of love, faith, and the beauty of life’s simplest blessings. Known for their authentic storytelling and heartfelt performances, the husband-and-wife duo crafted this track as a warm embrace to listeners, reminding us of the intangible treasures life offers.
The song unfolds like a gentle conversation, layered with Joey’s angelic vocals and Rory’s grounded harmony, creating a sound that feels both tender and timeless. “The Gift” is as much about gratitude as it is about reflection, offering listeners a chance to pause and consider the people and moments that truly matter.
Joey Feek, with her unmistakable grace and sincerity, delivers the lyrics with a sense of vulnerability that strikes a chord deep within the heart. Whether it’s a quiet moment spent with family or the beauty of unconditional love, the song feels like a personal reminder from Joey and Rory to cherish what we often take for granted.
Released during a time when their music was already resonating with fans for its honesty, “The Gift” stands out as an ode to the simplicity and beauty of life. The acoustic arrangement, paired with their signature blend of country and gospel influences, wraps the listener in a sense of warmth and peace.
This song isn’t just about faith or family—it’s about the universal truths that bind us all. It invites listeners to look inward, count their blessings, and find joy in the little things that make life rich. “The Gift” isn’t flashy or overproduced; its beauty lies in its quiet, soulful authenticity.
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Lyrics
A poor orphan girl named Maria
Was walking to market one day
She stopped for the rest by the roadside
Where a bird with a broken wing lay
A few moments passed ’til she saw it
For its feathers were covered with sand
But soon clean and wrapped, it was travelling
In the warmth of Maria’s small hand
She happily spent her last peso
On a cage made of rushes and twine
She fed it loose corn from the market
And watched it grow stronger with time
Now the Christmas Eve service was coming
And the church shone with tinsel and light
And all of the town folk brought presents
To lay by the manger that night
There were diamonds, and incense, and perfumes
In packages fit for a king
But for one ragged bird in a small cage
Maria had nothing to bring
She waited till just before midnight
So no one would see her go in
And crying she knelt by the manger
For her gift was unworthy of Him
Then a voice spoke to her through the darkness
Maria, what brings you to me
If the bird in the cage is your offering
Then open the door, let me see
Though she trembled, she did as He asked her
And out of the cage, the bird flew
Soaring up into the rafters
On a wing that had healed just as new
Just then the midnight bells rang out
And the little bird started to sing
A song that no words could recapture
Whose beauty was fit for a king
Now Maria felt blessed just to listen
To that cascade of notes, sweet and long
As her offering was lifted to heaven
By the very first nightingale’s song