If Looks Could Kill
Rodney Crowell
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If today weren't just like any day, perhaps I'd try To shed this worn out skin so thick and learn to fly But I came home to face your ice and steel If looks could kill I would be gone today There's a fire that's burning in your eyes, not in your heart And I can fan the flames but I can't make a spark And I don't like the way I make you feel If looks could kill I would be long since gone And if looks could kill then I'd be pushing up your daisies If looks could kill then I would not be going crazy There's a stool that I've been glued to for so many nights And a bar to pour my heart out on and make it right And I don't have to tell myself it's real If looks could kill my heart would beat no more And if looks could kill then I'd be deep in peaceful slumber If looks could kill then I would not be going under There's a gun out in the hallway covered up in dust That works well enough to turn this heartache into dust So go on and let your lawyer make a deal If looks could kill, if looks could kill I would be long since gone
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Written by: RODNEY CROWELL
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"If Looks Could Kill" is a song by American country music artist Rodney Crowell, showcasing his high-quality musical craftsmanship.
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Album InformationIt belongs to his fifth studio album, "Life is Messy," which was released in May 1992.
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Director CreditThe music video for this song was directed by acclaimed American video/film/music video director Jim Shea.
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Chart PerformanceIn the United States, "If Looks Could Kill" reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Songwriting CreditRodney Crowell himself is credited as the songwriter for "If Looks Could Kill," showcasing his ability as a singer-songwriter.
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Music ThemesThe song does a beautiful job encapsulating the feelings of love, longing, and betrayal.
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Release YearThe song "If Looks Could Kill" was released in 1992, in the era when country music was undergoing a significant wave of change, with a blend of pop sounds entering traditional country music.
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Critically AcclaimedAlthough not one of his standards such as "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried" or "After All This Time," "If Looks Could Kill" is widely appreciated for its compelling lyrics and musicality by fans and critics alike.
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Song LengthThe running time of the song "If Looks Could Kill" is approximately three minutes and fifty-three seconds (3:53).
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Grammy-Nominated ArtistRodney Crowell, the artist who performed "If Looks Could Kill," is a Grammy award-winning musician, showcasing the caliber of the artist behind this track.
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Artist's Discography"If Looks Could Kill" forms an essential part of Rodney Crowell's extensive discography, which spans several decades in the country music industry.
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Personal Life InfluenceLike many of Crowell's songs, "If Looks Could Kill" contains heartfelt emotions that are made more potent by personal life experiences, particularly his tumultuous relationship with fellow country star, Rosanne Cash.
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