Cyanide
Bad Religion Lyrics
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Because I'm never really there
When shadows turns to light
And hope into despair
There was an only one
But the broody skies above
Brought down a shameful stain
Let me say
(Oh oh) well there's no place left to hide
(Oh oh) from the loneliness inside
The road to you is paved right through with bloody good intentions
And missin' you is like kissin'
Cyanide
Well in this world of things
One of them is lost
I've been it in my dreams
But not without a cost
Down a lonely street
It was our destiny to meet
Nobody asked you twice
We found purchase then with no requite (nothing nice)
(Oh oh) well there's no place left to hide
(Oh oh) from the loneliness inside
The road to you is paved right through with bloody good intentions
And missin' you is like kissin'
Cyanide
Would you believe in something good that's so wrong
And have you worshiped our invention
I've paid my debt in coin and sweat with trifling hesitation
Because the road to you is paved with good intentions
(Oh oh) well there's no place left to hide
(Oh oh) from the loneliness inside
The road to you is paved right through with bloody good intentions
And missin' you is like kissin'
Cyanide
Cyanide
Cyanide
Cyanide
Cyanide
Cyanide
Cyanide
Cyanide
The opening lines of the song Cyanide by Bad Religion convey a sense of detachment and distance from the world around the singer. He talks about bending someone's ear with a sense of urgency, perhaps suggesting that he is not often listened to or heard. The words "shadows turn to light and hope into despair" suggest a sense of loss or disappointment, as if the things that seemed bright and hopeful turned out differently than expected.
The next few lines suggest that something bad has happened, a "shameful stain" that cannot be cleaned. The rain, which is often seen as a purifying force, doesn't help. The singer seems to be talking about a relationship or a personal mistake that he regrets. The lines "there was an only one but the broody skies above" suggest that this was a unique or important person in his life. Perhaps the two of them met on a "lonely street" and ended up together, but it wasn't a happy ending.
The chorus is catchy and memorable, with a sense of desperation and yearning. The singer admits that he can't hide from his own loneliness, and that missing the person he is singing about is like "kissing cyanide." The metaphor suggests that being close to this person is lethal, but he still longs for their presence. The bridge of the song expresses some confusion, asking if something good can also be wrong, and if the singer's "worship" of this relationship was misguided. He appears to have paid some kind of price for his decisions or actions, but at the same time, he acknowledges that he has good intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
Well let me bend your ear
Please lend me your attention.
Because I'm never really there
I am physically here, but my mind is somewhere else.
When shadows turn to light, And hope into despair
Things can change quickly and unexpectedly, bringing about a reversal of fortunes.
There was an only one, But the broody skies above, Brought down a shameful stain, And not a single drop of cleaning rain
A single mistake or bad decision can have lasting and sometimes devastating consequences.
Let me say (Oh oh) well there's no place left to hide (Oh oh) from the loneliness inside The road to you is paved right through with bloody good intentions And missin' you is like kissin' Cyanide
Even though I have good intentions, the path to you is filled with hardships and loneliness that are as unpleasant as ingesting poison.
Well in this world of things, One of them is lost, I've been it in my dreams, But not without a cost
In life, not everything remains forever, and sometimes losing something or someone can be emotionally and mentally challenging.
Down a lonely street, It was our destiny to meet, Nobody asked you twice, We found purchase then with no requite (nothing nice)
Sometimes when we least expect it, we'll meet someone with whom we connect naturally, but this doesn't mean that our interaction with them will always be smooth or fulfilling.
Would you believe in something good that's so wrong, And have you worshipped our invention, I've paid my debt in coin and sweat with trifling hesitation Because the road to you is paved with good intentions
We often convince ourselves that something is good for us, even though it may turn out to be harmful or problematic. Furthermore, even when we realize it, we may be hesitant to acknowledge our mistakes or pay the price of our poor choices.
(Oh oh) well there's no place left to hide (Oh oh) from the loneliness inside
It is hard to hide from the loneliness we feel within ourselves.
The road to you is paved right through with bloody good intentions, And missin' you is like kissin' Cyanide Cyanide Cyanide Cyanide Cyanide Cyanide Cyanide Cyanide
Repeated chorus reinforces the point that trying to reach and missing someone can take a toll on us just like poison.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRETT W. GUREWITZ, GREG GRAFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Trevor Heaps
Bad Religion..Thank you for being,first heard you when i was 11,made me what i am today..will always and forever be my favorite band
Lucca Prado
Bad Religion has several of awesome songs but this one hits different, idk it has such nice vibe singing along
jsh020
i felt like a total ass when i went to the show in baltimore a few months back and only knew a couple of songs from these guys, i was so set on seeing rise against instead i ended up underestimating how amazing these legends are,
Jake Palmer
Can't blame you Rise Against us fucking amazing too
Dan
theres nothing wrong with not being raw or aggressive. its great some of the time but this is still melodic and has good lyrics. if it sounds good and has good lyrics, why complain? i mean, ill agree suffer and no control are better albums for sure, but its still great.
Kettlebell Drums
Just how I feel about my ex. Missing her is like kissing cyanide. I'm glad I found someone better
Bidenflation victim
Great song for how I feel about my father
PrinceOpana
This might sound weird, but now that they've released the brilliantly solid True North, I can enjoy the poppier albums like this a lot more. True North was the reassurance that BR can still kick fucking ass.
punkhippe
PrinceOpana i agree 100 percent. Im glad they are more deverse. Im not buying three more of this kinda album though. Still dig this song.
Boognish
PrinceOpana - I like this album a lot more than true north, but both are good for sure. Brooks is a wizard