Coretta Scott is a modern Indie / Post Hardcore band from Spokane, Washingt… Read Full Bio ↴Coretta Scott is a modern Indie / Post Hardcore band from Spokane, Washington.

It is also the maiden name of Mrs Martin Luther King.

Originally known as "The Widow Jenkins", the five-member band formed in 2004 and signed to Rise Records. The band claims to be a "mix of Mötley Crüe with the youth of The Used".

Their debut record, Scream and Shout, was released in August 2005.

Seth Woodward recently left the band to pursue an acoustic solo career. His band is called Paper Mache.

Poison Apple
Coretta Scott Lyrics

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I'm so on top You look in control I've never conquered mountains
With strides to go I never fear and never sin the worst of you is the best of them
Did you ever judge or speak in vain Only the steps I took where in the lord's name
Never was about what's right or wrong

This is all a lie cigarettes and coffee couldn't hide I need something stronger
I see it in your face Poison apple in my fairy tale, take me away
The kiss needed to drive me from sleep

Self Medicate to try and match the feeling Anything to feel as beautiful
Means justified by the reason Love more. Lesser I'm loved And start to let go

These are the words daddy couldn't understand at all My son's no faggot
Meetings with boys in unmentionable places who will carry on this family name
What will the neighbors think the drugs don't work, but neither do we
Keep shuffling the problems just changes the order
These are the words momma couldn't understand at all My daughter's no slut
Starring at the party as a sure fire bet once that keg blows the boys come calling

Don't you feel so beautiful the drugs don't work but neither do we
Keep shuffling the problems just changes the order

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Coretta Scott's song "Poison Apple" touch on themes of control, addiction, and societal expectations. It begins with a comparison between the singer and someone who appears to have it all together, but the singer reveals that this is a lie they tell themselves and others. They turn to stronger substances to cope with their inner struggles and seek escape through the metaphor of a poisoned apple in a fairy tale. The line "the kiss needed to drive me from sleep" implies a desire for release from their troubles.

The second verse switches to a narrative about two parents who struggle to understand their children's behaviors. One father rejects his son's sexuality and the other mother judges her daughter's promiscuity. The repeated phrase "the drugs don't work, but neither do we" reinforces the theme that everyone is struggling in their own way and not finding effective solutions. The final line "keep shuffling the problems just changes the order" suggests that without true understanding and change, the same issues will continue to plague society.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm so on top
I am in a position of power and control.

You look in control
You appear to be in control and confident.

I've never conquered mountains
I have never accomplished any great feat or overcome significant challenges.

With strides to go
I still have a lot of progress to make in my journey.

I never fear and never sin
I do not experience fear and I do not commit sins.

the worst of you is the best of them
Even in your worst moments, you are still better than many others.

Did you ever judge or speak in vain
Have you ever made unfair judgments or spoken without purpose?

Only the steps I took where in the lord's name
I only do things that align with my religious beliefs.

Never was about what's right or wrong
My actions were never based on the concepts of right and wrong.

This is all a lie cigarettes and coffee couldn't hide
I have been putting on a façade with the help of cigarettes and coffee, but it is not real.

I need something stronger
I need something more potent to numb my pain.

I see it in your face
I can tell from your expression.

Poison apple in my fairy tale, take me away
I am seeking an escape from my current reality, even if it is a toxic one.

The kiss needed to drive me from sleep
I need a strong stimulus to wake me up and make me feel alive.

Self Medicate to try and match the feeling
I am taking drugs to try to replicate a positive feeling.

Anything to feel as beautiful
I will do anything to feel attractive and desired.

Means justified by the reason
I believe my actions are acceptable because of my justification.

Love more. Lesser I'm loved
If I love more, I will receive less love in return.

And start to let go
I am beginning to release my grip on control and allow things to unfold organically.

These are the words daddy couldn't understand at all My son's no faggot
My father was unable to accept that my son is gay.

Meetings with boys in unmentionable places who will carry on this family name
My son is having secret meetings with other boys, who may continue our family line.

What will the neighbors think the drugs don't work, but neither do we
I am worried about what others will think, even though drugs do not solve our problems.

Keep shuffling the problems just changes the order
Continuing to move around our issues will only create different problems in a new arrangement.

These are the words momma couldn't understand at all My daughter's no slut
My mother could not accept the fact that I am not promiscuous.

Starring at the party as a sure fire bet once that keg blows the boys come calling
Despite not being promiscuous, I am seen as an easy target for male attention at parties.

Don't you feel so beautiful the drugs don't work but neither do we
Even though drugs do not provide a lasting sense of beauty, I am convinced of my attractiveness.

Keep shuffling the problems just changes the order
Continuing to move around our issues will only create different problems in a new arrangement.

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