Poison
New Edition Lyrics


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Girl I must warn you
I sense something strange in my mind
Situation is serious
Let's cure it 'cause we're running out of time
Mm mm tell 'em Rick it's all so beautiful

Relationships they seem from the start
Yeah mm mm it's all so deadly
When love is not together from the heart
Mm mm check it out

It's driving me out of my mind
That's why it's hard for me to find
Can't get it outta my head
Miss her, kiss her, love her, wrong move you're dead

That girl is poison
Never trust a big butt and smile
That girl is poison poison

If I were you I'd take precaution
Before I start to leave fly girl
You know 'cause in some portions
You'll think she's the best thing in the world

She's so fly, she'll drive you right out of your mind
Steal your heart when you're blind
Beware she's schemin', she'll make you think you're dreamin'
You'll fall in love and you'll be screamin' dreamin'

Poison deadly moving it slow
Looking for a mellow fellow like DeVoe
Getting paid laid so better lay low
Schemin' on hots my end the pro show

The low pro hot should be cut like an afro
See what you're sayin' huh
She's weighin' but I know she's a loser
How do you know me and the crew used to do her

Poison

I was at the bar shake shakin' takin' 'em off
And that night I played the wall
Checkin' out the fellas the highs the lows
Keepin' one eye open still clockin' 'em
Still one particular girl that stood out from the rest
Poison as can be how how is she
Michael me and see and I'm runnin' the show
Bell Biv DeVoe ha-ha ha-ha
Now you know you're Slick blow

It's driving me out of my mind
That's why it's hard for me to find
Can't get it outta my head
Miss her, kiss her, love her, wrong move you're dead

That girl is poison (Poison poison)
Never trust a big butt and smile
Poison (Poison poison)
She's dangerous

Poison




Oh yeah (poison) oh yeah
(Poison poison)

Overall Meaning

The song "Poison" by New Edition warns against relationships that are based on superficial qualities and appearances. The lyrics are essentially a cautionary tale about women who may seem beautiful and alluring, but are ultimately toxic and dangerous. The song begins with a warning to the listener that there is something strange and serious happening in their mind, and they need to take action before it's too late. The chorus warns that the girl in question is poison and that no one should trust her big butt and smile.


The verses caution that relationships that begin superficially are ultimately doomed to failure and can be deadly. The use of the metaphor of poison is particularly effective because it suggests that these types of relationships can be deadly not only to the individuals involved but to the community around them. The song then ends with a caution not to be taken in by the girl's charms and to take precautions to protect oneself.


Overall, "Poison" is a song that warns against the allure of the superficial and encourages listeners to look for more substantial qualities when it comes to relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl I must warn you
I need to tell you something important


I sense something strange in my mind
I have a feeling that something is not right


Situation is serious
This is a critical situation


Let's cure it 'cause we're running out of time
We need to fix this because we don't have much time left


Mm mm tell 'em Rick it's all so beautiful
This is all so attractive, but also dangerous


Relationships they seem from the start
At the beginning, relationships seem easy and perfect


Yeah mm mm it's all so deadly
But then things can turn dangerous quickly


When love is not together from the heart
When love is not genuine and from the heart


Mm mm check it out
Listen to me


It's driving me out of my mind
This is making me crazy


That's why it's hard for me to find
That's why it's difficult for me to deal with


Can't get it outta my head
I can't stop thinking about it


Miss her, kiss her, love her, wrong move you're dead
If you fall for her charm, you're in trouble


That girl is poison
That woman is dangerous


Never trust a big butt and smile
Don't be fooled by appearances


If I were you I'd take precaution
If I were in your shoes I would be careful


Before I start to leave fly girl
Before you get too involved with that attractive woman


You know 'cause in some portions
Because sometimes


You'll think she's the best thing in the world
You'll be convinced she's amazing


She's so fly, she'll drive you right out of your mind
She's so attractive, she'll make you crazy


Steal your heart when you're blind
Catch you off guard and make you fall for her


Beware she's schemin', she'll make you think you're dreamin'
Be careful, she's plotting something and you won't even realize it


You'll fall in love and you'll be screamin' dreamin'
You'll end up in love but it will be a nightmare


Poison deadly moving it slow
This poison is slow-acting and dangerous


Looking for a mellow fellow like DeVoe
Looking for a relaxed, easy-going guy to prey on


Getting paid laid so better lay low
Working hard and playing harder, but better be careful


Schemin' on hots my end the pro show
Plotting on appealing men to advance her career


The low pro hot should be cut like an afro
The unobtrusive guy should be avoided


See what you're sayin' huh
I agree with you


She's weighin' but I know she's a loser
She seems tempting, but I know she's bad news


How do you know me and the crew used to do her
How do you know that me and my friends used to be involved with her


Oh yeah (poison) oh yeah
This is a warning to be taken seriously




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elliot Straite

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@prettypancake2941

“ ITS DRIVIN ME OUTTA MY MIND” the bass and vocals on this part of the song really gets the serotonin going

@brige-pr8xg

yea girl

@Feyudin

Solo bass lines amplify the whole song

@terpz47

Low t vibes

@dantegood2195

You ain’t Lyin !!

@christhomas7579

NAILED IT

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@mansakhanlv8487

This song is not only a classic, but groundbreaking on so many levels

@iamjuangeorge

incredible the level of production of this, in addition to the artists.

@powerbadpowerbad

@@iamjuangeorge AGREED.And their back-up dancers were-GREAT too.

@edwinabraham1735

1990 I was only 21 yrs. Old
33 yrs. Ago
Watching may 8, 2023
Now i'm 54 yrs. Old

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