The Poison
Alkaline Trio Lyrics
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A pain in my back
That lasts on my face
My face every night on the poison that took my lungs
Keeps me from feeling warm
But I could've rooftoped you in London
You're just the same as one in Brooklyn
Nothing is safe but now but now I fight with the words
And I can't see so good
And there's gotta be more
Much more than this
I got pages of dreams covered in piss
And a poison that took my soul
It keeps me from feeling anything
And I could've rooftoped you in London
You're just the same as one in Brooklyn
Nothing is safe but now but now I fight with the words
And I can't see so good
And now I fight with the words
And now I fight with the words
And now I fight with the words
But I could've rooftoped you in London
You're just the same as one in Brooklyn
Nothing is safe but now but now I fight with the words
And I can't see so good
And I can't see so good (I can't see so good)
And I can't see so good (I can't see so good)
And I can't see so good
The lyrics of Alkaline Trio's song, "The Poison," express the profound agony of addiction. The "pain in my back" may indicate physical discomfort, but it is likely a metaphor for the emotional burden that comes with addiction. The singer is tormented by the addiction's aftermath, which "lasts on my face my face every night" and consumes his lungs, heart, and soul, leaving him feeling cold and numb. The use of the phrase "roof-topped you in London" suggests potential violent tendencies in the singer, perhaps as a coping mechanism to quell his pain. The contrast between London and Brooklyn suggests a universalization of these types of behaviors, regardless of place or circumstance. The use of the phrase "nothing is safe" suggests that the singer perceives the world as a dangerous place with no respite from his agony.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not just a pain
The feeling is not only physical
A pain in my back
I have been carrying this feeling for a while
That lasts on my face
It's visible to others
My face every night on the poison that took my lungs
The effects of the toxic substance I consumed are visible on my face every night
Keeps me from feeling warm
I can no longer feel warmth or comfort
But I could've rooftoped you in London
I was in a different place mentally where I would've done something drastic
You're just the same as one in Brooklyn
People who hurt me are all the same to me now, regardless of location
Nothing is safe but now but now I fight with the words
I don't feel safe, but I use my words to fight back
And I can't see so good
I am struggling and can't see a way out
And there's gotta be more
I believe there is more to life than this pain
Much more than this
This is not all there is to life
I got pages of dreams covered in piss
My dreams have been tainted and ruined
And a poison that took my soul
The toxic substance not only affected my lungs, but also my spirit and essence
It keeps me from feeling anything
The poison has stripped me of all emotions
And now I fight with the words
I continue to use my words to fight back
And now I fight with the words
My only weapon is the power of my words
And now I fight with the words
Even though I can't see a way out, I keep fighting with my words
And I can't see so good
I am still struggling and can't see a way out
And I can't see so good (I can't see so good)
I am still struggling and can't see a way out
And I can't see so good (I can't see so good)
I am still struggling and can't see a way out
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Written by: DANIEL MICHAEL ANDRIANO, DEREK R. GRANT, MATTHEW THOMAS SKIBA
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