Poison
Dennis Brown & Brian & Tony Gold Lyrics

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Give me black poison in the morning; give it to me at night
The cops chase me on my left; they chase me off to my right
I've got to get up so I can get out if it's the last thing I do
I'm shoving hot money in my pocket, so I can bring it all to you
There's no escape from the mess that I'm in - I'm in over my head
If you don't see me tomorrow, it's because I am dead
The cops wanna put me in prison and throw away the key
But I ain't letting no bald-headed bleep make a monkey out of me

The cops wanna put me in prison and throw away the key
But I ain't letting no big-bleeping man make a monkey out of me

So give me black poison in the morning; give it to me at night
Cause I will die before I go to jail, and you can bet that's right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dennis Brown Feat. Brian & Tony Gold's song "Poison" are a depiction of a man who is caught up in the wrong crowd and in the midst of trying to escape the consequences of his actions. The phrase "give me black poison" could be interpreted as a drug or substance that helps him feel invigorated and have the energy to run away from the cops who are chasing him. It can be seen as a metaphor for the toxic environment he's in, that he needs to escape from.

The two lines "I've got to get up so I can get out if it's the last thing I do, I'm shoving hot money in my pocket so I can bring it all to you" imply that the character is doing everything in his power to get out of the situation he's in and, likely, to set someone else up for success. The mention of shoving hot money in his pocket indicates that he might be involved in some illegal activity that the cops are after him for. The line "If you don't see me tomorrow, it's because I am dead" paints a picture of the severity of the situation he's in, and the potential danger he's in.

The last line of the song, "cause I will die before I go to jail, and you can bet that's right" suggests that the man would rather risk his life than to face the possibility of imprisonment. It emphasizes how desperate he is to avoid the consequences of his actions and highlights the hopelessness of his situation.

Line by Line Meaning

Give me black poison in the morning; give it to me at night
I need a quick escape from my problems, no matter the consequences or risks involved.

The cops chase me on my left; they chase me off to my right
I'm being pursued intensely, with no respite from those who want to capture or punish me.

I've got to get up so I can get out if it's the last thing I do
My need to escape is dire, and I will do whatever it takes to ensure that I am free from harm or prosecution.

I'm shoving hot money in my pocket, so I can bring it all to you
I'm risking everything to provide for someone I care about, despite the danger this puts me in.

There's no escape from the mess that I'm in - I'm in over my head
My problems are too overwhelming to handle on my own, and I'm close to giving up on finding a way out.

If you don't see me tomorrow, it's because I am dead
I'm aware of the risks I'm taking, and I'm prepared to die if it means avoiding capture or imprisonment.

The cops wanna put me in prison and throw away the key
The authorities are determined to punish me severely for my actions, with no chance of parole or suspension of sentence.

But I ain't letting no bald-headed bleep make a monkey out of me
I'm refusing to be humiliated or demeaned by those in power, even if it means risking my life to fight back against injustice.

But I ain't letting no big-bleeping man make a monkey out of me
I'm asserting my dignity and independence, no matter how intimidating or overwhelming my adversaries may seem.

So give me black poison in the morning; give it to me at night
My desperation for escape is all-consuming, and I'm willing to accept any consequences that come from my actions.

Cause I will die before I go to jail, and you can bet that's right
I'm prepared to risk everything in order to stay free, and I'll never submit to anyone who tries to take away my freedom or dignity.

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Written by: BRIAN ROGERS

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