Poison
Allen Stone Lyrics


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Here comes the minister,
His three-piece seems sinister,
And I'm just a visitor,
But I still know when I see a prisoner,

I thought we all knew a tree and its fruit,
Are only just as good as the soil nourishing that root,
And here comes the senator,
And his high-class, bitch-ass lobbyist eventsters,
I'm just a messenger,
Oh, but I still know when I see a prisoner, yeah,

I thought we all knew a tree and its fruit,
Are only just as good as the soil nourishing that root,

I thought it was obvious when you worship the fund,
The root of your evil is what your heart becomes,
The fruit that you bear may be beautiful to some,
But it's poison, it's poison, it's poison,
It's poison,

Here comes the singer and his self-righteous demeanor,
But look at these clothes--it shows,
Everybody knows I am just a prisoner,

I thought we all knew a tree and its fruit,
Are only just as good as the soil nourishing that root,

I thought it was obvious when you worship the fund,
The root of your evil is what your heart becomes,
The fruit that you bear may be beautiful to some,




But it's poison, it's poison, it's poison,
It's poison.

Overall Meaning

The song "Poison" by Allen Stone is a powerful commentary on the corrupt nature of politics and the negative impact it has on society. Through his lyrics, Stone paints a vivid picture of the politicians and other figures who are exploiting their power for selfish gain. In particular, he calls out the minister, senator, and singer who all contribute to the problem in their own ways.


Stone uses the metaphor of a tree and its fruit to emphasize that one's actions are only as good as the values and intentions that drive them. He suggests that those who focus solely on acquiring wealth and power will only produce poisonous results in the end. Furthermore, the line "when you worship the fund, the root of your evil is what your heart becomes" is a poignant reminder of the dangers of idolizing material wealth and the pursuit of personal gain.


The song's overall message is a call to action for individuals to break free from the cycle of corruption and take a stand against those who perpetuate it. Stone urges listeners to recognize the importance of nurturing positive values and acting with integrity, rather than becoming prisoners of their own greed and desire for power.


Line by Line Meaning

Here comes the minister,
The singer is observing the arrival of a person who holds a position of authority and power.


His three-piece seems sinister,
The outfit of the authority figure appears threatening and ominous.


And I'm just a visitor,
The singer is present in a space that is not their typical environment.


But I still know when I see a prisoner,
Despite not being a detainee themselves, the artist is able to recognize those who feel trapped by oppressive systems.


I thought we all knew a tree and its fruit,
The artist believes that people understand that what is produced is a direct result of what is being nurtured and supported.


Are only just as good as the soil nourishing that root,
The quality of the end product is dependent on the health and strength of the foundation it is built upon.


And here comes the senator,
Another figure of authority and power arrives on the scene.


And his high-class, bitch-ass lobbyist eventsters,
The senator is accompanied by people who represent big businesses and prioritize their own financial gain over the common good.


I'm just a messenger,
The artist is simply relaying observations they have made.


Oh, but I still know when I see a prisoner, yeah,
Once again, the artist recognizes situations where individuals are being held back or constrained in some way.


I thought it was obvious when you worship the fund,
The singer believes that those who prioritize making money above all else are likely to cause harm to themselves and others.


The root of your evil is what your heart becomes,
Constantly seeking financial gain can lead one to act in immoral or unethical ways.


The fruit that you bear may be beautiful to some,
The outcomes of such behavior may appear positive or beneficial in certain contexts.


But it's poison, it's poison, it's poison,
The singer sees these seemingly positive outcomes as ultimately harmful and damaging to society.


Here comes the singer and his self-righteous demeanor,
Another public figure is on display, and the singer finds their attitude off-putting.


But look at these clothes--it shows,
The artist is observing the performer's attire with skepticism.


Everybody knows I am just a prisoner,
The artist feels trapped in a society where they are surrounded by individuals who prioritize money and status above ethical behavior.


It's poison, it's poison, it's poison,
The singer sees a pervasive toxicity in society caused by those who act purely for their own gain.


It's poison.
The song concludes with a simple and stark statement that encapsulates the message of the lyrics.




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