The Poison Apple
Bury Your Dead Lyrics
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Was she worth it
You gave us all up and for what
I draw a line in the sand
And I hope that you take a stand
Isn't that perfect
And now you can smile and why not
If you consider the cost
It's just some fucking friends you lost
Some friend I lost
I just wanted to be sure
Things are good between you and me..
Well I may not know how to say they're not
But if you saw the things that I see
So let's begin
I know you lie
And the distant zip code
Doesn't apply
To your bed or your edge and
So tell me why
You made your fucking choice
And so have I
I consider this matter closed
I may not run this place
But it seems like what I say goes
You should know
And I'm sorry but that's you
This is her love spilled for you
Because she'd never give up on you
Be the man she wants you to be
Be the you we know that you can be
The Poison Apple by Bury Your Dead is a song that speaks to the betrayal of a friend or loved one. The opening lyrics "I know you lie" sets the tone for the rest of the song, which questions the motivations and actions of the person in question. The singer asks if the person was worth giving up their friends and loved ones for and draws a line in the sand, hoping the person will take a stand.
The second verse is a conversation between the singer and the person they are confronting. The singer admits they may not know how to articulate their concerns, but they can see that something is wrong. The chorus is an indictment of the person's actions, asking them to explain why they made the choice they did and declaring that the singer has also made their own choice.
The bridge of the song is a plea to the person to be the kind of person they are capable of being. The final verse is a reminder of the love and support that has been given to the person and a plea for them to live up to that love and not betray it.
Overall, The Poison Apple is a powerful song about betrayal and the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you lie
I am aware that you are not truthful.
Was she worth it
Did your actions have any real value?
You gave us all up and for what
You abandoned everyone, and for what reason?
I draw a line in the sand
I establish a clear boundary that I will not allow you to cross.
And I hope that you take a stand
I hope that you have the courage to stand up for yourself and face the situation.
Isn't that perfect
Isn't it ironic that things turned out this way?
And now you can smile and why not
You can be happy now, but why shouldn't you be?
If you consider the cost
If you think about what you lost.
It's just some fucking friends you lost
You only lost some friends, but it's not a big deal to you.
Some friend I lost
I lost a friend because of your actions.
I just wanted to be sure
I wanted to be certain of our relationship.
Things are good between you and me..
Our relationship seems to be fine.
Well I may not know how to say they're not
I may have difficulty expressing the problems between us.
But if you saw the things that I see
If you witnessed what I have witnessed.
So let's begin
Let's start addressing the issue.
And the distant zip code
Despite the distance between us.
Doesn't apply
Is not relevant.
To your bed or your edge and
To your personal life or innermost thoughts.
So tell me why
Explain to me why.
You made your fucking choice
You made a decision, and there were consequences.
And so have I
And I have made my decision as well.
I consider this matter closed
I believe we have discussed and resolved this issue.
I may not run this place
I may not have authority over this situation.
But it seems like what I say goes
But it appears that my input carries weight.
You should know
You need to be aware of the consequences of your actions.
And I'm sorry but that's you
I apologize, but this situation is your fault.
This is her love spilled for you
This is the love that she has given you.
Because she'd never give up on you
Because she would never abandon you.
Be the man she wants you to be
Be the person that she desires you to be.
Be the you we know that you can be
Be the best version of yourself that we believe is possible.
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.