No Time to Kill

Clint Black

About No Time to Kill

"No Time to Kill" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Clint Black. It was released in August 1993 as the second single and the title track from his album No Time to Kill. The song peaked at number 3 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was written by Black and Hayden Nicholas.


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There's no time to kill between the cradle and the grave
Father Time still takes a toll on every minute that you save
Legal tender's never gonna change the number on your days
The highest cost of livin's dyin', that's one everybody pays
So have it spent before you get the bill, there's no time to kill

If we'd known ten years ago today would be ten years from now
Would we spend tomorrow's yesterdays and make it last somehow
Or lead the cheers in someone else's game and never learn to play
And see the rules of thumb are all the same that measure every day
The grass is green on both sides of the hill, there's no time to kill

No time to kill, even I've said it, and probably always will
But I can look ahead and see that time ain't standin' still
No time to kill but time to change the kind of hurry I've been in
And quit this work and worry lookin' back at where I've been
If you don't look ahead nobody will, there's no time to kill

If we had an hour glass to watch each one go by
Or a bell to mark each one to pass, we'd see just how they fly
Would we escalate the value to be worth its weight in gold
Or would we never know the fortunes that we had 'til we grow old
And do we just keep killin' time until there's no time to kill

No time to kill, even I've said it and probably always will
But I can look ahead and see that time ain't standin' still
No time to kill but time to change the kind of hurry I've been in
And quit this work and worry lookin' back at where I've been
If you don't look ahead nobody will, there's no time to kill

No time to kill, even I've said it and probably always will
But I can look ahead and see that time ain't standin' still
No time to kill but time to change the kind of hurry I've been in
And quit this work and worry lookin' back at where I've been
If you don't look ahead nobody will, there's no time to kill

No time to kill
No time to kill
No time to kill

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Clint Black

Clinton Patrick "Clint" Black (born February 4, 1962) is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor. Signed to RCA Records in 1989, Black made his debut with his Killin' Time album, which produced four straight number one singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Although his momentum gradually slowed throughout the 1990s, Black consistently charted hit songs into the 2000s. He has amassed more than 30 singles on the US Billboard country charts (of which 13 have reached number one), in addition to releasing nine studio albums and several compilation albums. In 2003, Black founded his own record label, Equity Music Group. Black has also ventured into acting, having made a … more »

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Written by: CLINT PATRICK BLACK, HAYDEN NICHOLAS

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Year
"No Time to Kill" by Clint Black was released in 1993 as a part of his album of the same name.
Album's Success
The album "No Time to Kill," including the titular song, peaked at number three on the Top Country Albums Billboard chart.
Song Inspiration
The song "No Time to Kill" explores the theme of time and its value. Clint Black, in an interview, stated the song speaks about the need to make the most of the limited time we have.
Collaborative Effort
The song was co-written by Clint Black and his longtime collaborator, Hayden Nicholas.
Album Performance
The "No Time to Kill" album, which hosts this song, was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America(RIAA), selling over a million copies.
Single Performance
As a single, "No Time to Kill" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Sequel Song
It's considered a sequel of sorts to his 1989 song, "Killin' Time," given the similar exploration of the passage of time.
Music Style
The song "No Time to Kill," like much of Clint Black's music, embraces a neo-traditional country style.
Music Video
The music video for "No Time to Kill" was directed by Sherman Halsey, a renowned country music video director.
Expansion of Themes
"No Time to Kill" is different from Clint Black's earlier pieces because it expands beyond the usual themes of love and heartbreak in country music, making it uniquely philosophical.
Award Nominations
The album including this song earned Clint Black several award nominations, including the Country Music Award (CMA) for Album of the Year in 1994.

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