| "What Are Words" | ||||
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| Single by Chris Medina | ||||
| from the album What Are Words | ||||
| Released | February 25, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | February 21, 2011 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | Interscope, 19 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rodney Jerkins, Andre Lindal, Lauren Christy | |||
| Producer(s) | Rodney Jerkins, Andre Lindal | |||
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"What Are Words" is a song written by Rodney Jerkins, Andre Lindal and Lauren Christy, and performed by American singer Chris Medina. It was released on February 25, 2011, the day after his elimination on the reality TV show American Idol. The song is a tribute to his fiancée who suffered a brain injury as the result of a car wreck and is about promises, commitment and keeping your word.