Poison
EXIL Lyrics


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A red sun glows
As the abstinence kicks in
And you shudder
Hot and cold

The day just drags
On and on
And you are forced
On your knees

The poison as cure
Balance is restored
As you chug
More and more

You've got the hang of
The balance of life and pain
It's under
Under control

Just enough a perfect dose of poison
Torn between weighting down
Sick euphoria, sickness and euphoria
Never feeling just the one
Sick euphoria, sickness and euphoria

Slow decline as your senses fail
Sinking down in a frenzied state
Wild desire shaking your core




Shed denial
You know what this is

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Poison" by EXIL paints a picture of someone who has become reliant on a substance, possibly drugs, to find balance in their life. The red sun could represent a sunset or sunrise, indicating that the person has been using the substance for a long time, causing their sense of time to be distorted. As the effects kick in, the person shudders and experiences both hot and cold sensations. The day seems to be endless, and the person is forced to get down on their knees, begging for the substance that has now become their cure.


The lyrics suggest that the person has found a way to balance their life and pain through the substance, as they have discovered the perfect dose that keeps them in control. However, they are still torn between the sickness and euphoria caused by the substance. The person experiences a slow decline as their senses fail, and they start sinking into a frenzied state. Despite the denial, they know what the substance is doing to them.


The lyrics of "Poison" capture the intense experience of addiction, as the person becomes a slave to the substance. The song brings to light how substance abuse can provide temporary relief but ultimately leads to damaging consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

A red sun glows
At the beginning of the song, the setting is identified as sunset where the sun appears to be red.


As the abstinence kicks in
The singer is dealing with the after-effects of abstinence, which is starting to be felt.


And you shudder
The physical effects of abstinence are taking hold of the singer and causing them to shake.


Hot and cold
The physical symptoms of abstinence are causing the artist to feel both hot and cold at the same time.


The day just drags
The passing of time feels incredibly slow and monotonous for the artist.


On and on
The singer emphasizes how prolonged and unending the day feels.


And you are forced
The singer implies that something or someone is making them do something they don't want to do.


On your knees
The artist is being figurative, conveying a sense of submissiveness or feeling helpless.


The poison as cure
The artist refers to a substance that is harmful in large amounts but can be beneficial in small amounts.


Balance is restored
The substance is making the artist feel better, and they feel that their equilibrium has been restored.


As you chug
The singer is consuming the substance in large gulps, suggesting that they are struggling with a significant issue.


More and more
The more the artist drinks, the more they feel the benefits of the substance.


You've got the hang of
The singer has become used to the effects of the substance and is familiar with its effects in small amounts.


The balance of life and pain
The singer has learned to balance pain with the healing or soothing effects of the substance to maintain a balance in life.


It's under
The singer has the solution under control and is able to manage its influence.


Under control
The artist has achieved equilibrium or balance and doesn't feel as helpless as before.


Just enough a perfect dose of poison
The artist has learned that the substance, though harmful in large quantities, is beneficial in moderation and has found the perfect balance.


Torn between weighting down
The singer is battling feelings that are both good and bad and is having difficulty choosing between the two.


Sick euphoria, sickness and euphoria
The singer is experiencing relief and pleasure from the substance, as well as its negative side effects, such as sickness or nausea.


Never feeling just the one
The artist doesn't just feel one thing; they are feeling a range of mixed emotions due to the effects of the substance.


Slow decline as your senses fail
The artist's senses are beginning to dull and weaken as the substance continues to take effect.


Sinking down in a frenzied state
The artist is becoming more frenzied and excited as they continue to consume the substance.


Wild desire shaking your core
The singer is overwhelmed by a desire or craving that is causing them to feel shaken at their core.


Shed denial
The artist is realizing that they have a problem and must face it rather than deny it.


You know what this is
The singer acknowledges what they are feeling and what's causing those feelings.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: André Sandström, Christoffer Röstlund Jonsson, Kristofer Jankarls, Torbjörn Rolandsson

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