Poison
Nicole Scherzinger Lyrics


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Got venom dripping from my lips
Know who you're about to kiss
Think that you can handle it
Boy, it's on
Just step into the danger zone
Shake it if you wanna roll
Never bend, just take control, stakes are on
So sick, ill-equipped, gonna stick to a stick
I don't think that I can stop this
Pick it up, let it drop, be my cup, stir it up
Oh no, I'll never stop

That bad girl power I got, I'll abuse it tonight
'Cause tonight got poison on my mind
That power I got
You'll be mine when I strive, feel alive
Got poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh)
I got that poison, that poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh)
I got that poison, that poison on my mind

So cool out, let her in the scene
'Cause tonight I need you clean
My sexy little dirty scream
Yeah, it's on
And then I get you in my stream
Play it hard to be extreme
You're so cool, baby, you're so mean (turn me on, turn me on)

So sick, ill-equipped, gonna stick to a stick
I don't think that I can stop this
Pick it up, let it drop, be my cup, stir it up
Oh no, I'll never stop, hey!

That bad girl power I got, I'll abuse it tonight
'Cause tonight got poison on my mind
That power I got, you'll be mine when I strive, feel alive
Got poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh)
I got that poison, that poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh)
I got that poison, that poison on my mind

I got that poison, that poison, that poison
That'll make you fall in love with me
(Turn me on, turn me on)
I got that poison, that poison, that poison
That'll make you fall in love with me
(Turn me on, turn me on)

That bad girl power I got, I'll abuse it tonight
Got poison on my mind
That power I got, you'll be mine, feel alive
Got poison on my mind

That bad girl power I got, I'll abuse it tonight
'Cause tonight got poison on my mind
That power I got, you'll be mine when I strive, feel alive
Got poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh, uh huh)
Got poison on my mind




I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh, uh huh)
Got poison on my mind

Overall Meaning

In Nicole Scherzinger's song Poison, she portrays herself as a seductive and intoxicating woman who warns her love interest about the dangers of becoming involved with her. She sings “Got venom dripping from my lips/Know who you're about to kiss/Think that you can handle it/Boy, it's on/Just step into the danger zone” saying that she is warning him about the consequences of falling in love with her. But, at the same time, she is teasing him to come closer.


Throughout the song, Scherzinger is confident about her sexual power over the man whom she wants to pursue. The words "That bad girl power I got, I'll abuse it tonight/ Got poison on my mind / That power I got, you'll be mine when I strive, feel alive / Got poison on my mind" show that she feels that she has control of the situation – that she is the one who will be in charge, controlling her lover with her charm and her “poison”. Scherzinger is portraying a character who is testing her lover by pushing him to be provocative and daring.


Overall, the song is a standoff between Scherzinger and her lover, both of whom are unwilling to back down from the challenge of pursuing each other, despite the dangerous consequences that they both know will come from their dalliance. "Poison" is a song about passion, desire, temptation, and the allure of taking risks in the game of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Got venom dripping from my lips
I have a seductive, dangerous charm that can be irresistible, but also potentially harmful.


Know who you're about to kiss
Be aware of who you're getting involved with, as they may be in for an intense, exhilarating experience.


Think that you can handle it
Consider whether you're ready for the thrill of being with someone who exudes a powerful, alluring energy.


Boy, it's on
Get ready for a wild ride, as the excitement and passion are about to begin.


Just step into the danger zone
Take a risk and embrace the potential danger and thrill of this intense relationship.


Shake it if you wanna roll
Let loose and have fun, because this is a situation that calls for wild abandon and living in the moment.


Never bend, just take control, stakes are on
Be confident and assertive, because the stakes are high and you need to take control of the situation.


So sick, ill-equipped, gonna stick to a stick
I might not feel great and may not have all the tools I need, but I'm going to keep going anyway.


I don't think that I can stop this
I'm caught up in the excitement and passion of this relationship and can't resist its pull.


Pick it up, let it drop, be my cup, stir it up
Let's keep things moving and exciting - shake things up and be spontaneous.


That bad girl power I got, I'll abuse it tonight
I'm feeling empowered and rebellious and intend to make the most of it tonight.


That power I got
My wild, seductive energy that can be intoxicating.


You'll be mine when I strive, feel alive
You'll be swept up in the fire and passion of this relationship, feeling fully alive and living without regret.


Got poison on my mind
I'm consumed with the passion and intensity of this relationship, which has become an obsession.


I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh)
I'm fully immersed in the danger and passion of this relationship and can't resist its pull.


So cool out, let her in the scene
Relax and let me take the lead in this intense and exciting moment.


'Cause tonight I need you clean
Be ready for a wild, passionate encounter, because tonight is the night for living on the edge.


My sexy little dirty scream
My passion and excitement are intense and can be both alluring and overwhelming.


And then I get you in my stream
You'll be swept up in the excitement and danger of this relationship, unable to resist its pull.


Play it hard to be extreme
Push the boundaries and go to the extreme, because this is a situation that demands living on the edge.


You're so cool, baby, you're so mean (turn me on, turn me on)
Your charm and dangerous energy turn me on and get me excited and ready for a wild ride.


That'll make you fall in love with me
This intense, passionate relationship will be so intoxicating that you won't be able to help but fall in love with me.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NADIR KHAYAT, BILAL HAJJI, ACHRAF JANNUSI, NOVEL JANNUSI, NICOLE SHERZINGER, KINNDA HAMID

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Got venom dripping from my lips
Know who you're about to kiss
Think that you can handle it
Boy, it's on
Just step into the danger zone
Shake it if you wanna roll
Never bend, just take control, stakes are on

So sick, ill-equipped, gonna stick to a stick
I don't think that I can stop this
Pick it up, let it drop, be my cup, stir it up
Oh no, I'll never stop

That bad girl power I got, I'll abuse it tonight
'Cause tonight got poison on my mind
That power I got
You'll be mine when I strive, feel alive
Got poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh)
I got that poison, that poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh)
I got that poison, that poison on my mind

So cool out, let her in the scene
Cause tonight I need you clean
My sexy little dirty scream
Yeah, it's on
And then I get you in my stream
Play it hard to be extreme
You're so cool, baby, you're so mean (turn me on, turn me on)

So sick, ill-equipped, gonna stick to a stick
I don't think that I can stop this
Pick it up, let it drop, be my cup, stir it up
Oh no, I'll never stop, hey!

That bad girl power I got, I'll abuse it tonight
'Cause tonight got poison on my mind
That power I got, you'll be mine when I strive, feel alive
Got poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh)
I got that poison, that poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh)
I got that poison, that poison on my mind

I got that poison, that poison, that poison
That'll make you fall in love with me
(Turn me on, turn me on)
I got that poison, that poison, that poison
That'll make you fall in love with me
(Turn me on, turn me on)

That bad girl power I got, I'll abuse it tonight
Got poison on my mind
That power I got, you'll be mine, feel alive
Got poison on my mind

That bad girl power I got, I'll abuse it tonight
Cause tonight got poison on my mind
That power I got, you'll be mine when I strive, feel alive
Got poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh, uh huh)
Got poison on my mind
I got that poison (uh huh), I got that poison (uh huh, uh huh)
Got poison on my mind



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