Poison
G.A.T.E.S. Lyrics

In the middle of the night, hear the wolves calling
The singer is hearing the howling of wolves, which symbolizes the negative influences in their life calling out to them.

Yeah they’re howling out for you, cause they’ve fallen
The negative influences in the singer's life are calling out to them because they themselves have fallen and want the singer to join them.

See the snakes slither by, with their poison (their poison)
The snakes symbolize the people in the singer's life who are deceitful and toxic, and their poison is their harmful words and actions.

See the moon in the sky, midnight’s roaring
The moon symbolizes the darkness and mystery of the night, which is full of emotional turmoil and confusion for the singer.

I do, I do, I do
The singer is expressing their willingness to try to please others, even when it takes a toll on them.

I would, I would, for you
The singer is saying they would do anything for the person they are addressing, even if it's to their own detriment.

But I can’t keep on like this
The singer acknowledges that they can no longer continue to sacrifice their own well-being for the sake of others.

No I can’t keep on like this
The singer repeats their realization that they cannot continue living like this anymore.

Yeah, I can’t keep hanging off your every word
The singer realizes that they have been giving too much importance to what others say, and they cannot continue to let other people's words have so much control over them.

Don’t tear me down cause I have found out what I’m worth
The singer is asking the other person not to try to bring them down because they have finally realized their own self-worth and will no longer tolerate negative treatment.

Yeah I can’t keep running round in circles
The singer is saying they can no longer continue to go through the same unhealthy patterns and habits in their relationships and in their lives.

I gotta rid me of your curse
The singer realizes that the other person has been a curse in their life and they need to break away from their influence.

Sorry, but I deserve more
The singer acknowledges that they deserve better treatment from others and should not settle for less.

More than what you’re giving me
The singer is saying that the other person is not giving them the love and support they need, and they deserve more than that.

No, I don’t want you with me
The singer is saying they no longer want the other person in their life because they are a negative influence and have caused the singer too much pain.

So when you said I’ll ask myself if I should go on like this
The singer is recalling a past conversation where the other person made a comment about the singer's behavior, and the singer is now reflecting on that comment.

Hanging on to every word of theirs when they don’t give a damn about
The singer realizes that they have been trying to please the other person, but the other person does not care about them as much as they care about themselves.

Who it’s gonna hurt or what it’s worth
The singer is asking themselves if continuing to put up with the other person's negative influence is really worth it, and who will be hurt in the process.

My own self-worth shouldn’t be defined by what they think
The singer is realizing that their value as a person should not depend on what others think of them, but rather on their own perception of themselves.

Cause all that matters is my, view of myself
The singer is saying that their own opinion of themselves is the most important thing, and they should not let the negative opinions of others affect that perception.

And if I’m worth the pain of their own gain
The singer is questioning if continuing to endure the other person's toxicity is really worth it, and if they are worth the pain and suffering that comes with it.

And if it’s worth the hurt, if it’s worth the pain
The singer is trying to weigh the costs and benefits of continuing to be in a toxic relationship, and questioning if the pain they have endured is really worth it.

Then I’ll sustain, but I’m hanging on for no reason in vain
The singer is saying that if the benefits of continuing the relationship outweigh the pain, they will continue, but they are also acknowledging that staying in a toxic relationship for no reason is pointless.

But I’m to blame, I should put myself first
The singer is taking responsibility for their own situation and realizing that they should prioritize their own needs over the needs of others.

Cause I’m holding on, only to get hurt
The singer is admitting that they have been holding on to the relationship despite everything, and they have only been hurting themselves in the process.

So I drop them, leave them, for my selfish reasons
The singer is deciding to break away from the toxic relationship for their own benefit, even if it may seem selfish.

I gotta put em down, and I know I’ll be grieving
The singer is acknowledging that ending the relationship will be painful, but they also know it's what's best for them in the long run.

But, for my health, I gotta let you go
The singer realizes that staying in the toxic relationship is detrimental to their own health and well-being, and they need to break away from it.

And for once put you below myself yeah
The singer is saying they need to prioritize their own needs over the other person's needs for once, instead of always putting the other person first.