Kill a Word

Eric Church

About Kill a Word

"Kill a Word" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eric Church as a duet with American musician Rhiannon Giddens. It was released in August 2016 as the third single from Church's 2015 album Mr. Misunderstood. Church wrote this song with Luke Dick and Jeff Hyde.


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2015
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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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Eric Church

Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, his debut album Sinners Like Me produced four singles on the Billboard country chart, including the Top 20 hits "How 'Bout You," "Two Pink Lines," and "Guys Like Me." His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first Top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart." 2011's Chief, his first No. 1 album, includes the singles "Homeboy," "Drink in My Hand," which became his first No. 1 single in January 2012, and "Springsteen," which became his second No. 1 single in June 2012. more »

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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".
Composition
The 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.
Chart Performance
Its 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.
Song Meaning
The 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.
Features
The 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.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Concert Performance
The 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.
Inspiration
The 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.
Nomination
The song was nominated for the Country Music Association’s Musical Event of the Year in 2017.

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