Kharbouch released his debut mixtape in 2007 and had his first breakthrough with the single "Choppa Choppa Down" in 2010. He released his debut studio album Excuse My French in May 2013, which was met with generally mixed reviews despite commercial success from its lead single, "Pop That" (featuring Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne). In July 2017, he released his second studio album Jungle Rules, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.
Poison
French Montana Lyrics
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Let me talk to you, darling
Your love is poison
Every time I talk to you, darling
It's like you shoot me glaciers
Let me talk to you, darling
Your love is poison
Let me talk to you, darling
Gotta make them choices, I'm a new
Whatever works, feel your soul nahmean?
I'm a new
Gotta pick your poison, gotta choose
Gotta make them choices, I'm a new
Whatever works, feel your soul nahmean?
I'm a new
[Verse 1:]
Smokin' that poison, drinkin' that poison
Had to call them shots, had to make them choices
Had to hit that block, had to slang that poison
Had to hit that pot, couldn't sleep at night, I was hearin' them voices
Back to the wind, they ain't give me no choices
Left home with a dollar, drove back in a Royce
Your love is poison, made me do it
Thought if I stayed broke, you were blue
Just tryna make you stay, just tryna make your day
But the whole time you was poison
Trips to Vegas, with the ladies
Crib, the neighbors, they know you're poison, baby
[Hook]
[Verse 2:]
Ain't no poison can kill positive
Ain't no medicine can fix the negative
That envy fatal, pills and anger
Dust and poison, cross the line if you's a stranger
Woke up this morning, sometime
Woke up this morning with the Sun
I woke up this morning, sometime
[Outro:]
You know what they say, ain't no mothafuckin' poison can kill a positive thing.
There ain't no medicine that can cure a negative mothafucka. Thank you. Coke Boyz. Mac & Cheese, Appetizer
The song Poison by French Montana is an emotional and evocative take on the idea of love being like a poison. In the hook and both verses, French Montana makes reference to the toxicity of love and relationships- comparing it to poison not once, but throughout the song. The love described is not healthy- it's 'fatal envy', a 'negative motherfucker' that erodes the soul, making one feel like they are being shot with glaciers. In the second verse, French Montana speaks about the importance of avoiding negative people and situations, noting that 'ain't no medicine that can fix the negative.'
Throughout the song, there's an air of sadness and desperation as if French Montana is trying to work his way through a difficult situation, but ultimately seeing no light at the end of the tunnel. The lines, 'your love is poison, made me do it, thought if I stayed broke, you were blue' encapsulates this idea perfectly- despite feeling trapped in a destructive relationship, French Montana still feels powerless to walk away.
Overall, Poison is a song that speaks to the complexities of love and the sometimes overwhelming emotions that come with it. It's a story about trying and failing to make it work, and coming to the realization that sometimes, love just can't conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me talk to you, darling
I need to have a conversation with you
Your love is poison
Your love is toxic to me
Every time I talk to you, darling
Every time I talk to you
It's like you shoot me glaciers
It feels like I'm being hit with icy criticism
Gotta pick your poison, gotta choose
You have to choose what's best for you
Gotta make them choices, I'm a new
You have to make those choices even if you're inexperienced
Whatever works, feel your soul nahmean?
Do what feels right for you
Smokin' that poison, drinkin' that poison
Using drugs and alcohol to cope
Had to call them shots, had to make them choices
Had to take control of the situation
Had to hit that block, had to slang that poison
Had to sell drugs to survive
Had to hit that pot, couldn't sleep at night, I was hearin' them voices
Had to use drugs to help with mental health issues
Back to the wind, they ain't give me no choices
There were no other options
Left home with a dollar, drove back in a Royce
Went from being poor to being successful
Your love is poison, made me do it
Your toxic love caused me to make poor decisions
Thought if I stayed broke, you were blue
Thought that as long as I was poor, you would stay with me
Just tryna make you stay, just tryna make your day
Trying to make you happy and keep you in my life
But the whole time you was poison
But you were the cause of my problems
Trips to Vegas, with the ladies
Going on vacation to cope with problems
Crib, the neighbors, they know you're poison, baby
People around me know that you're toxic
Ain't no poison can kill positive
Nothing can destroy positivity
Ain't no medicine can fix the negative
There is no cure for negativity
That envy fatal, pills and anger
Envy can be deadly
Dust and poison, cross the line if you's a stranger
Drugs and harmful behavior can be dangerous
Woke up this morning, sometime
I woke up this morning
You know what they say, ain't no mothafuckin' poison can kill a positive thing.
Nothing can destroy positivity
There ain't no medicine that can cure a negative mothafucka.
There is no cure for negativity
Thank you. Coke Boyz. Mac & Cheese, Appetizer
End of song credits
Contributed by Savannah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
THE B-MORE GOOCH
Just came back to revisit this joint ,its still flames in 2021
John Fenty
Agreed
OneShot92i
gotta tchuuu
THE B-MORE GOOCH
@OneShot92i that's my shii too 😂😂😂only french could make that sound Dope
Weedismyreligion
Still 🔥 and it’s 22
THE B-MORE GOOCH
@Weedismyreligion facts
izzi Arroyo
Song is sick got it on replay!! French doing it right! Pick ur poison!!!
Smurkio
💯
Ajajjsn bj
@SmurkioI laught at this youngins when they try to criticize the GOAT 😂
George Escobar
Never gets old , 2019-2045 til the day I die, always a classic in my books,