Killin' Time
Clint Black
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You were the first thing that I thought of When I thought I drank you off my mind When I get lost in the liquor You're the only one I find And if I did the things I oughta You still would not be mine So I'll keep a tight grip on the bottle Gettin' loose and killin' time This killin' time is killin' me Drinking myself blind thinkin' I won't see Not if I cross that line and they bury me Well I just might find I'll be killin' time for eternity I don't know nothin' 'bout tomorrow I've been lost in yesterday I've spent all my life just dying For a love that passed away There's an end to all my sorrow This is the only price I'll pay I'll be a happy man when I go And I can't wait another day This killin' time is killin' me Drinking myself blind thinkin' I won't see Not if I cross that line and they bury me Well I just might find I'll be killin' time for eternity Yes, I just might find I'll be killin' time for eternity
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Written by: Clint Patrick Black, James Hayden Nicholas
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12 facts about this song
GENRE"Killin' Time" is a country song, a music genre known for its unique blend of various American music styles such as folk music, gospel, pop, blues, and rock.
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ARTISTThe song is performed by Clint Black, an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and actor.
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DEBUT ALBUMThe song "Killin' Time" is the title track from Clint Black's debut studio album, which was released in 1989.
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BILLBOARD CHARTSUpon its release, "Killin' Time" reached the number one spot on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, establishing Clint Black as a major force in the country music scene in the late '80s.
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SONGWRITERS"Killin' Time" was co-written by Clint Black and Hayden Nicholas. Black and Nicholas have written many songs together throughout their careers.
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AWARDSThe album "Killin' Time" won the Academy of Country Music award for Album of the Year in 1990, while the song won Single of the Year.
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CERTIFIED PLATINUMThe "Killin' Time" album was certified platinum three times by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over three million copies sold.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video for "Killin' Time" was directed by Bill Young and helped further broaden Black's exposure to fans.
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LYRICAL THEMEThe song's lyrics depict a man coping with his heartbreak by avoiding sober moments where he could dwell on his loneliness and pain. This emotional honesty resonated with listeners and contributed to the song's success.
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CULTURAL INFLUENCE"Killin' Time" helped usher in a new wave of traditionalist revival in country music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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RANKINGIn 2003, CMT ranked "Killin' Time" at number 45 in their list of the 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music.
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INFLUENCE ON BLACK'S CAREER"Killin' Time" played a crucial role in establishing Clint Black's career, making him one of the first country artists to make a big impression in a decade that was full of new, upcoming artists.
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