The Poison
Bullet for My Valentine Lyrics


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Now is your time to die
We've gathered here to say goodbye
No more you'll cry
No reason left for you to fight
Feel pain no more
Emotions never felt before
Where do we go, we go, she'll never know
Holding on to you
To keep from falling
Your eyes are closing now
Another chapter's ending

Hard times, we always saw
There's nothing left of you no more
Fear has no place, no place
Cover her face

Holding on to you
To keep from falling
Your eyes are closing now
Another chapter's ending
This is our last goodbye (goodbye)

This is our time tonight

Holding on to you
Cover up her face

Holding on to you, to keep from falling
Your eyes are closing now
Another chapter's ending
This is our last goodbye (goodbye)
This is our time tonight (goodbye)





This is our last goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Poison" by Bullet for My Valentine tell the story of someone or a group of people gathering to say their final goodbyes to someone who has passed away. The singer acknowledges that it is time for the person to die and that there is no more reason for them to fight. The emotion in the room is intense as the group experiences emotions they have never felt before. The singer asks a question: "Where do we go, she'll never know," which suggests that the person who has passed on will never know what happens next.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Holding on to you" several times, which could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could mean that the group is holding onto the memory of the person who has passed and trying not to forget them. It could be taken more literally, as the group is holding onto the person's body as they are lowered into a grave. The sense of finality is emphasized in the line "This is our last goodbye," which could be interpreted as the group saying goodbye to the deceased person but also acknowledging that they are saying goodbye to a part of themselves.


Overall, the lyrics of "The Poison" are emotional and intense, dealing with themes of death, loss, and grief.


Line by Line Meaning

Now is your time to die
It's your turn to pass, this is the end of the line for you.


We've gathered here to say goodbye
We've come together to bid you farewell.


No more you'll cry
Your tears have been shed for the last time.


No reason left for you to fight
There's no more reason for you to struggle or resist.


Feel pain no more
There will be no more suffering or anguish.


Emotions never felt before
You'll experience a range of feelings you never have before.


Where do we go, we go, she'll never know
We don't know where we're headed and it's likely she won't know either.


Holding on to you
We're trying to keep you from slipping away.


To keep from falling
We don't want you to leave without us having a chance to say goodbye.


Your eyes are closing now
You're slipping away and closing your eyes for the last time.


Another chapter's ending
Your story has reached its final page.


Hard times, we always saw
We knew the hardships you faced throughout your life.


There's nothing left of you no more
You've faded away and there's nothing left of you here.


Fear has no place, no place
There's no place for fear in this moment.


Cover her face
We're respectfully shrouding you from sight.


This is our last goodbye (goodbye)
This farewell is final.


This is our time tonight (goodbye)
This is our time to say goodbye and let you go.


This is our last goodbye
We're saying farewell for the last time.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matthew Tuck, Jason James, Michael Kieron Paget, Michael David Thomas

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