Poison
Matt Mems Lyrics
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I am lost
Lacking all direction
I am lost
You taste so sinful
You are my poison
I'm so addicted
I'm so addicted
High on these feelings
I'm so addicted
I'm so addicted
You are my poison
You are my poison
Only me in the reflection
I am stuck
Got me craving all your love
I'm so addicted
I'm so addicted
You got me rolling
High on these feelings
I'm so addicted
I'm so addicted
You are my poison
I am stuck
You are my poison
I'm so addicted
I'm so addicted
You taste so sinful
You are my poison
The lyrics of Matt Mems’s “Poison” is about an intense addiction to someone who has become one’s “poison”. The opening line, “You’re my poison” sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer is admitting that the person they’re referring to is toxic to them. Yet, there is a sense of powerlessness in the way that the singer sings the lyrics “I am lost, lacking all direction, I am lost”. The repetition of the phrase “I am lost” emphasizes how the singer has allowed this person to have control over them.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals how their addiction to this person is like a drug. The lyrics “You got me rolling high on these feelings, I’m so addicted” compares the highs of this relationship to that of being on drugs. The lyrics “You taste so sinful, you are my poison” also juxtapose the pleasure of the relationship to the harmful effects it has on the singer.
The final lyrics “You are my poison, I’m so addicted, you taste so sinful” more explicitly define the toxicity of the relationship. Despite the negative impact the person has had, the singer is still seeking their love and is unable to let go. Overall, the song “Poison” speaks to the complicated and destructive nature of relationships and how they can become addictive and all-consuming.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my poison
The singer views their love interest as their addiction or vice.
I am lost
The singer feels directionless without their love interest.
Lacking all direction
The singer feels aimless without their love interest.
You taste so sinful
The artist finds their love interest irresistible, despite any consequences.
You are my poison
Reinforcement of the idea that the love interest is viewed as a detrimental addiction or habit.
I'm so addicted
The singer acknowledges their addiction to their love interest.
You got me rolling
The singer describes their intense emotions and physical sensations.
High on these feelings
The artist is entranced by the euphoria of being around their love interest.
Only me in the reflection
The artist feels isolated and alone in their obsession with their love interest.
I am stuck
The artist is unable to move on from their infatuation with their love interest.
Got me craving all your love
The singer has an insatiable desire for affection from their love interest.
You are my poison
Reiteration of the theme that the love interest is dangerous and potentially destructive to the artist's well-being.
You are my poison
Reinforcement of the idea that the love interest is viewed as a detrimental addiction or habit.
I'm so addicted
The singer acknowledges their addiction to their love interest.
You got me rolling
The singer describes their intense emotions and physical sensations.
High on these feelings
The artist is entranced by the euphoria of being around their love interest.
You are my poison
Reinforcement of the theme that the love interest is toxic and damaging to the artist.
I am stuck
The singer is unable to move on from their infatuation with their love interest.
You are my poison
Reiteration of the idea that the love interest is viewed as a detrimental addiction or habit.
I'm so addicted
The artist acknowledges their addiction to their love interest.
You taste so sinful
The artist finds their love interest irresistible, despite any consequences.
You are my poison
Reinforcement of the idea that the love interest is viewed as a detrimental addiction or habit.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Matt Mems
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superduperclau
I really like your music 😍
Aalex Ruiiz
This song is honestly amazing ♥️👌🔥
Sunil Thakor
One day you'll be world famous bro keep doing it its so amazing ❤️🎶
Vicious Love
Loving this 😁
DawsonTrimble
make some more videos bro i love your music
MellowTonin
so so underrated omg
Matt Mems
appreciate u <3 2020 will be different hopefully!
Alex Schultz
Offical lyrics? I want to tweet this song but I want to make sure I have the lyrics right:)
Alex Schultz
Thanks for the reply man!
Just couldn't figure out if she was saying "You're are so simple" or "You taste so sinful" 😂
song of the summer right here though.
Matt Mems
Alex Schultz https://youtu.be/P9KWY6d-IEw
lyrics are in the comments of the UNCVRD feature :) appreciate it brotha!