Poison Ivy
Nick Brodeur Lyrics
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First star i see tonight.
You burn, so bright
Now i see your face at night.
I feel you,
I'm with you,
I always hear your cries.
I pain out,
Knowing someone took your life.
Cured by your own,
From poison ivy.
Light a flame come home,
For poison ivy.
Why can't things be the same?
When all i'm left with is pain.
I put you on my walls,
And page you all night.
Through your songs,
Know who you are,
Was mad now i'm alright.
There'll be times when i'll go off,
But you bring me round.
Member how we'll know why
I died when i found out,
You were cured by your own.
From poison ivy.
Light a flame come home,
For poison ivy.
Why can't things be the same?
When all i'm left with is pain
Oh oh oh oh oh
Cured by your own,
From poison ivy.
Light a flame come home,
For poison ivy.
The lyrics of Nick Brodeur's song "Poison Ivy" speak of personal loss and the pain that goes with it; the story of someone whose friend or loved one was taken away from them, and though they try to move on with their life, there is always a lingering sense of sadness and longing. The opening lines talk about the starry night sky, demonstrating the beauty and wonder of the world around us, but then pivot to a more haunting message: how the person singing can't escape the memory of the one they lost, hearing their cries and feeling their pain. The repetition of "poison ivy" throughout the song emphasizes the destructive presence of this loss, and how it impacts everything around them.
The chorus, "cured by your own, from poison ivy, light a flame come home," suggests a storyline of someone who struggled with addiction or some other internal struggle, and perhaps their tragic end was the consequence of that battle. This theme of personal struggle is also hinted at when the lyric "member how we'll know why" comes up, suggesting some shared history or understanding of each other's pain. Overall, the song is about trying to find ways to heal from loss and grief, but also suggests that the pain never really goes away, even if you're able to keep a memory alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Starlight, star bright
Looking up at the stars and wishing upon them.
First star i see tonight.
Expressing the desire to have a wish fulfilled.
You burn, so bright
Referring to a bright and shining light that he sees and admires.
Now i see your face at night.
The subject of admiration becomes more personal, as the singer sees this person's face in his mind at night.
I feel you,
The singer feels a close connection to the person he admires.
I'm with you,
The singer feels as though he is spending time with this person, even if they are not physically in the same place.
I always hear your cries.
The singer is attuned to the emotions of this person and is always listening for their needs.
I pain out,
The singer is feeling pain or distress in relation to the person he admires.
Don't break down,
Trying to maintain composure and not allow emotions to overwhelm him.
Knowing someone took your life.
The singer is grieving the loss of someone close to the person he admires, who was taken away too soon.
Cured by your own,
The person who was taken was able to heal themselves in some way, through their own internal strength.
From poison ivy.
The source of the original pain or illness that they were able to overcome.
Light a flame come home,
Calling for a sense of warmth and reunion, perhaps after an extended period of struggle and healing.
For poison ivy.
Continuing to reference the original source of the illness, while calling for a sense of healing and resolution.
Why can't things be the same?
Wondering why things can't go back to the way they once were, before the pain and struggles began.
When all i'm left with is pain.
Expressing the ongoing emotional pain and sense of loss that remains.
I put you on my walls,
Displaying mementos of this person and their influence in his life.
And page you all night.
Spending time poring over memories and details of this person's life, to feel closer to them.
Through your songs,
Finding solace and connection through the music that the person made or appreciated.
Know who you are,
The songs reveal parts of the person's personality and identity to the singer.
Was mad now i'm alright.
The singer may have initially felt frustration or anger about the loss, but is now feeling more at peace with it.
There'll be times when i'll go off,
Acknowledging that there may still be difficult moments or times of grief in the future.
But you bring me round.
Despite the hard times, the memories and feelings surrounding this person still provide a sense of comfort and stability.
Member how we'll know why
Remembering times when the singer and the person he admires shared a sense of understanding and connection.
I died when i found out,
The loss of this person was a devastating blow to the singer's sense of well-being.
Oh oh oh oh oh
Interlude, possibly indicating a moment of intense emotion or contemplation.
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Dougler M
Such an influence to me to learn how to sing. Great song and I canβt wait to hear more from you
The Dave Forsyth Band
great and well written song hope it becomes a hit
Langett J
Fantastic song! I want more, make a long playlist with you. π
Melanie Ordonez
Being the same age as you, you make me question what Iβm doing with my life. Lol all love! Youβre amazing keep doing what youβre doing!π
Marita bassil
Melanie Ordonez how old is he
Catherine Sanchez
awe this is so good, continue to do what you do!!ππ
Jaqueline Hernandez
Your music is great!!! Saludos desde MΓ©xico. All The love β€οΈ
Jhoel Trejo Rodriguez
Que bueno que este cantante siga molando
Virginia Ortega
Great job!! Love it
Rosario Chala
Is so good!!! Great Job NickππΌππΌππΌππΌππΌππΌππΌππΌ I love it πΌππΌππΌ