Kill Em With Kindness

Selena Gomez

About Kill Em With Kindness

"Kill Em with Kindness" is a song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez. It was serviced to contemporary hit radio on May 3, 2016, through Interscope Records as the fourth and final single from her second studio album Revival (2015). Gomez and Dave Audé wrote the song. It was produced by Rock Mafia and Benny Blanco, while R3drum contributed additional production. "Kill Em with Kindness" is a dance song with an electro house production, also incorporating elements of tropical house, eurodance, EDM and electro music. Lyrically, the track gives advice for dealing with critics and revolves around the theme of magnanimity. It was inspired by the fat-shaming Gomez endured from news outlets and social media users after pictures of the singer on a beach in Mexico surfaced online. "Kill Em with Kindness" garnered generally positive reviews from music critics, who highlighted its positive themes, sleek production, and hook, although some felt it lacked originality. It performed moderately well on international music charts; reaching number one in Poland, top ten in Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Hungary, and top twenty in Argentina, Canada, Finland, Latvia, Lebanon, Slovakia, and Switzerland. In the United States, it peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100. 


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2015
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The world can be a nasty place
You know it, I know it, yeah
We don’t have to fall from grace
Put down the weapons you fight with

Kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em, kill 'em, kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em with kindness
Go ahead, go ahead, go ahead now

We’re running out of time
Chasing our lies
Everyday a small piece of you dies
Always somebody
You’re willing to fight, to be right

Your lies are bullets
Your mouth's a gun
And no war and anger
Was ever won
Put out the fire before igniting
Next time you’re fighting

Kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em, kill 'em, kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em with kindness
Go ahead, go ahead, go ahead now

Go ahead, go ahead now
Go ahead, go ahead now

Your lies are bullets
Your mouth's a gun
No war and anger
Was ever won
Put out the fire before igniting
Next time you’re fighting

Kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em, kill 'em, kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em with kindness
Kill 'em with kindness
Go ahead, go ahead, go ahead now

Go ahead, go ahead now
Go ahead, go ahead now
Go ahead, go ahead now

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Selena Gomez

Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress and singer. She is known for portraying Alex Russo, the protagonist in the Emmy Award-winning television series Wizards of Waverly Place. She subsequently ventured into feature films and has starred in the television movies Another Cinderella Story, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, and Princess Protection Program. She made her starring theatrical film debut in Ramona and Beezus. And now Selena is coming back in Wizard of Waverly Place:the Wizards return. more »

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Written by: Antonina Armato, Benjamin Joseph Levin, David Aude, Selena Marie Gomez, Timothy James

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Kill Em With Kindness" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez from her second solo studio album, "Revival."
Creative Team
The song was written by Gomez, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, and its producers, Benny Blanco and Rock Mafia.
Song Meaning
The song promotes the message of standing strong and responding to negativity with kindness and positivity.
Chart Performance
It was the fourth single from the album and reached number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Commercial Success
Despite not reaching the top of the charts, the song was still commercially successful, achieving Platinum certification in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Remix Versions
The song has multiple remixes. One of the most popular ones is by Felix Cartal, a Canadian DJ.
Music Video
The music video for "Kill Em With Kindness" was directed by Emil Nava and was released on June 6, 2016. It features Gomez in various glamorous settings, embodying the song's message of responding to negativity with positivity.
Popular Culture
The song and its positive message have been highlighted in popular culture. For example, it was used in promos for ABC's drama series "How to Get Away with Murder."
Critical Reception
Music critics gave mixed reviews about "Kill Em With Kindness." Some praised its catchy beat and Gomez's sultry vocals, while others thought it was not as strong as other tracks on the album.
Live Performances
Selena Gomez performed "Kill Em With Kindness" live during her "Revival Tour" in 2016.
Lyrics Insight
The lyrics of the song convey the message of responding to hate and negativity with kindness. It is a reflection of a personal philosophy Gomez says she has adopted throughout her career in adulating and dealing with harsh criticisms.

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