Poison
Lisa Stansfield;Ian Devaney;Andy Morris Lyrics
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Don't worry about me, baby
Whenever you walk by me, I can here you breath
I can smell the love you made when you were gone
Darlin' don't deny it, or make excuses
I've heard too many lies, to know that I'm not wrong
I'm too tired to let it hurt me
Baby just believe me
And give me back my key, and set me free
[Chorus]
Keep you're body to yourself, or give it to somebody else
You're poison
Can't you you see I'm far to tough to let it hurt
I've had enough of your poison
Don't lay your hands upon me
Just crawl back where you came from
I shutter at the thought of you touching me
You've stained the love I gave you
Baby, not for long
So much I could have given you
But now you'll never know
Baby don't insult me
I'm too tired to let it hurt me
Baby just believe me
And give me back my key, and set me free
[Chorus]
Got bad habits on your mind, you're underhanded
I'm not blind to your poison
Don't make me laugh, you've told so many lies
And of all the lies you told me, baby, you're the biggest
You think you've hurt me
I'm far too strong to let it get to me
Can't you see that I'm not crying anymore
So just get off my back, and leave me alone
[Chorus]
The song Poison by Lisa Stansfield is all about a woman who has had enough of a toxic relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and anger towards her partner, who has betrayed her trust multiple times. The singer in the song is very clear about what she wants - she wants her partner to keep his body to himself or give it to somebody else, and she wants him to set her free by giving her back her key.
The use of the word "poison" throughout the song is very effective, as it brings to mind something that is harmful and dangerous. The singer is saying that her partner's behavior is toxic and has caused her a lot of pain. She compares him to a poison that she needs to avoid in order to stay healthy. She is not willing to put up with his lies and manipulations anymore and wants to move on with her life.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of self-respect and self-care. It shows that it's important to recognize when a relationship is toxic and to take steps to protect yourself from harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever you walk by me, I can here you breath
Every time you pass by me, I can hear you breathing, which reminds me of the love we once shared.
I can smell the love you made when you were gone
I can smell the traces of love you had with someone else while you were away.
Darlin' don't deny it, or make excuses
Please don't try to deny or make excuses for your actions, because I know the truth.
I've heard too many lies, to know that I'm not wrong
I've heard too many lies from you to believe that I'm mistaken about what's going on.
Keep you're body to yourself, or give it to somebody else
Either keep your body to yourself, or give it to someone else because I don't want it anymore.
You're poison
You're toxic to me and our relationship.
Don't lay your hands upon me
Do not touch me or come close to me.
You've stained the love I gave you
Your actions have tarnished the love I once had for you.
Got bad habits on your mind, you're underhanded
You have bad intentions and hidden motives.
I'm not blind to your poison
I'm aware of your toxic behavior and will not tolerate it anymore.
Don't make me laugh, you've told so many lies
Your lies are so absurd that they're almost laughable.
Can't you see that I'm not crying anymore
You can't affect me to the point of tears anymore.
So just get off my back, and leave me alone
Please stop harassing me and give me the space to move on with my life.
Lyrics © ARTS & CRAFTS MUSIC INC DBA GALLERYAC MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Desmond Child, John M. McCurry, Alice Cooper
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