Words (The Christians song)


"Words" is a 1989 song recorded by the English band The Christians. It was the first single from their second album, Colour. Released in December 1989 in Ireland and UK and in the first months of 1990 in other European countries, the song was the first major international hit for the band.

Song information

The group adapted a famous refrain of Irish folk heritage, known as "Mná na hÉireann", written by Seán Ó Riada, which translates as "Women of Ireland". It has been recorded by The Chieftains and Kate Bush among many others.
According to expert of French charts Elia Habib, the song has a "sweet both melody and performance".
The song's lyrics are written on the cover of the CD maxi and the vinyl.
This single had great success in France, although the group was not really known to the general public. The song achieved lesser success in the UK where it reached number 18 and was a failure in Germany.
In France, "Words" debuted at the bottom of the chart on March 10, 1990, but very quickly reached number 1, topping the chart for two weeks in May but managed to stay in the Top 10 for 11 weeks. It fell off the chart after its 19th week. Thus it was the best-selling single of the band in France. The song was also a big hit in Ireland and the Netherlands, reaching the Top 10 there.

Music video

The song's music video is notable for stunning landscape, and features Port Isaac, Doyden Castle, and Boscastle in Cornwall, England.

Track listings

  1. "Words" – 7:17
  2. "Long Gone" – 3:22
  3. "Funny Money" – 3:35

  1. "Words" – 5:26
  2. "Long Gone" – 3:22

    Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts