Cain's Blood

4 Runner

About Cain's Blood

"Cain's Blood" is a song written by Michael Johnson and Jack Sundrud, and recorded by American country music group 4 Runner. It was released in February 1995 as the first single from the album 4 Runner. The song reached number 26 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Johnson himself also recorded the song on his 1995 album Departure.


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Half of my blood is Cain's blood
Half of my blood is Abel's
One eye looks to Heaven
One eye looks for trouble

Sweet mother, she sang in the Sunday choir
On her head was a halo, she spoke brimstone and fire
Daddy lived by the bottle, Daddy died by the barn
Well, he froze one night, Mama said "Serves him right"
"The devil can keep him warm"

Half of my blood is Cain's blood
Half of my blood is Abel's
One eye looks to Heaven
One eye looks for trouble
Guess I always saw myself as a simple man
But there's a man in the mirror I don't understand
Every day I fight it, but I know down deep
It's the secrets I've been keeping
Rising from their sleep

Half of my blood is Cain's blood
Half of my blood is Abel's
One eye looks to Heaven
One eye looks for trouble

There's an angel and a devil playing tug of war with my soul
The battle rages on each and every day
It's all I can do just to try to maintain control
My one and only hope is get on my knees and pray

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4 Runner

4 Runner was an American country music vocal group founded in the late 1980s by lead singer Craig Morris, baritone Billy Crittenden, tenor Lee Hilliard, and bass Jim Chapman. Signed to Polydor Records Nashville, the quartet released its self-titled debut album in 1995, led off by the single "Cain's Blood." 4 Runner released three singles from this album, and recorded a second, unreleased album for A&M Records before disbanding. Chapman, Hilliard and Morris reunited with new baritone singer Michael Lusk to release its next album, One for the Ages, on the Fresh label. more »

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Written by: JACK SUNDRUD, MICHAEL JOHNSON

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12 facts about this song

Song Description
"Cain's Blood" is a country music song by American country music group 4 Runner and singer-songwriter Michael Johnson.
Multiple Versions
The song was recorded by both Michael Johnson on his album "Then & Now" and later by 4 Runner on its self-titled debut album.
Songwriters
"Cain's Blood" was written by Pat Bunch and Doug Johnson.
Chart Performance
4 Runner's version peaked at number 26 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 1995.
Genre
Both versions of "Cain's Blood" belong to the Country music genre.
Length of Song
The length of "Cain's Blood" varies slightly in both the versions, with Michael Johnson's version being 4 minutes and 41 seconds while 4 Runner's rendition is approximately 4 minutes long.
Release Year
Michael Johnson first released his version in 1995, and 4 Runner also released their version the same year.
Music Video
A music video for 4 Runner's version was directed by Deaton Flanigen and premiered in mid-1995.
Legacy
Despite not achieving major chart success, "Cain's Blood" has been noted for its haunting lyrics and standout musical composition.
Storytelling Approach
Using the biblical characters of Cain and Abel as symbols, the song addresses the theme of childhood, sibling rivalry, and violence, showing the power and depth of country music storytelling.
Original Label
The song "Cain's Blood" by 4 Runner was originally released under the record label Polydor Nashville.
Adaptations in Popular Culture
The song "Cain's Blood" was played in the TV series "The X-Files" in the episode 'Home', accentuating its lasting impact and timeless appeal.

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