Kill a Word
Eric Church
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If I could kill a word and watch it die I'd poison never, shoot goodbye Beat regret when I felt I had the nerve Yeah, I'd pound fear to a pile of sand Choke lonely out with my bare hands I'd hang hate so that it can't be heard If I could only kill a word I'd take brokenness out back And break heartbreak, stand there and laugh Right in its face while shootin' it the bird I'd put upset down in its place I'd squeeze the life out of disgrace Lay over under six cold feet of dirt If I could only kill a word Give me sticks, give stones Bend my body, break my bones Use staff and rod to turn me black and blue 'Cause you can't unhear, you can't unsay But if were up to me to change I'd turn lies and hate to love and truth If I could only kill a word I'd knock out temptation's teeth I'd sever evil, let it bleed Then light up wicked, stand and watch it burn I'd take vice and I'd take vile And tie 'em up there with hostile Hang 'em high and leave 'em for the birds If I could only kill a word So give me sticks, give stones Bend my body, break my bones Use staff and rod to turn me black and blue 'Cause you can't unhear, you can't unsay But if were up to me to change I'd turn lies and hate to love and truth If I could only kill a word If I could only kill a word
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Written by: Charles Lucas Ian Dick, Eric Church, Jeff Hyde
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
General Information"Kill A Word" is a song by American country music singer Eric Church.
- It was released in August 2016 as the third single from his fifth studio album, "Mr. Misunderstood".
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CompositionThe song was written by Eric Church, Luke Dick, and Jeff Hyde.
- It contains meaningful, poetic lyrics about the power of words and the desire to eliminate negative language.
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Chart PerformanceIts peak position was No. 6 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs chart.
- It additionally reached No. 49 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Song MeaningThe song is written as Church's reaction against hateful language and rhetoric.
- It advocates for banishing negative words, promoting a society built on positivity and mutual respect.
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FeaturesThe studio version of the song features Americana singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens.
- She provides additional vocals which add a touch of folk presence to the song.
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Critical Reception"Kill A Word" was applauded for its potent lyrics and its unique blend of country, folk, and bluegrass music.
- Critics have praised Church's ability to infuse a timeless message with a modern country sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Kill A Word" was directed by Reid Long and John Peets.
- It features Eric Church performing the song against various backgrounds, with words from the lyrics appearing on screen.
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Concert PerformanceThe song became a centerpiece of Church's "Holdin' My Own Tour."
- During live performances, he often lets the audience sing the chorus, creating a communal atmosphere.
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InspirationThe idea for the song came when songwriter Luke Dick heard someone use the phrase "I'd like to kill a word" in a conversation.
- From there, Dick, Hyde, and Church took the concept and crafted it into a compelling song about eradicating negative communication.
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NominationThe song was nominated for the Country Music Association’s Musical Event of the Year in 2017.
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