Poison
Loïc Nottet featuring Shogun Lyrics

The lyrics of Loïc Nottet featuring Shogun's song Poison seem to revolve around the idea of self-destruction and the consumption of toxic substances. The lyrics begin with the question, "Why worry about wasting poison?" implying that the singer is already in a place where they are comfortable with the idea of consuming something that is harmful. The phrase "It cures me of doubt, it's a matter I have no choice in" suggests that consuming poison is almost a form of self-medication, a way to alleviate doubt and uncertainty, even though it may not necessarily be a healthy choice.

Throughout the song, the singer seems to be in a state of confusion and disorientation, highlighted by lines such as "It's blurry, it's dark enough for me to fake it" and "Drunk on pollen, I become perfumed with bile". These lines suggest that the singer is just going through the motions, trying to make sense of their situation or find some sort of escape. The recurrent phrase "Blameless, nameless touch" hints that the lyrics are also about an elusive, undefined desire, which could be anything from a substance to a person.

However, despite the toxic and self-destructive themes in the lyrics, there is also a sense of beauty and melancholy. Lines such as "A freight train gripping the mist in the distance: a fistful of wishes" and "Blissed out on missing blistered kissing: wistful reminiscing" suggest a certain romanticism, even though the object of desire may ultimately be harmful. Ultimately, the song is about the struggle between temptation and self-preservation, between the known and the unknown, and the singer is caught in the middle.