After hiring C.C. DeVille, they changed their name to the more edgy ''Poison'' and started working their way up the L.A. Club scene. In 1986 they recorded their debut album ''Look What the Cat Dragged In'', which was made successful by their massive hit ''Talk Dirty to Me'', whose video was played on a constant rotation on MTV. Poison's next album, the fan favorite ''Open Up and Say... Ahh!'' was carried on the shoulders of the chart topping ballad ''Every Rose Has Its Thorn'', written by Bret Michaels about his girlfriend cheating on him with Quiet Riot frontman Kevin DuBrow. Poison's third album, Flesh & Blood, showed Poison's more mainstream side. After Flesh & Blood came out, Poison started going downhill. C.C. DeVille was in a constant drug binge and couldn't be found. When Poison was slated to play Unskinny Bop for the MTV Movie Awards, C.C. forgot what song to play and ripped into Talk Dirty To Me on live television. He was fired on the spot.
Guitarist Ritchie Kotzen was brought in to record the album Native Tongue, which showed a new creative turn for the band. Ritchie was a good guitarist, but was thrown out of the band for sleeping with drummer Rikki Rocketts fiance. Poison then brought in Blues Saraceno as guitarist, with whom they recorded ''Crack A Smile...And More!'', one of Poison's lost gems.
After years of disconnection, C.C. DeVille came back to Poison for a full reunion. They have since toured with many acts, including KISS. They are currently planning a summer tour with fellow hair metal elite Cinderella and have just released a new 20th anniversary greatest hits cd.
In the 2007 game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, the track "Talk Dirty to Me" is featured.
There are other artists with the same name:
2) Poison is a German Death/Thrash Metal band, formed in 1982.
Named "Poison (ger)" on Last FM
3) Poison was a Japanese hardcore punk band formed in 1982. Their sound is a mix of traditional Japanese hardcore and metal. The band later changed their name to Poison Arts.
4) Poison is an American Heavy/Speed Metal band, formed in 1983.
5) Poison is an American funk group formed in the '70s
6) Poison was a Finnish band formed by Albert Järvinen
7) For the Garage punk/blues rock band formed in 1984 in Austin, Texas. Originally active from 1984 to 1987, the band played a reunion show in 2000. See Poison 13
Dead Flowers
Poison Lyrics
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Talkin' to some rich folk that you know
Well I hope you won't see me in my ragged company
Hell, you know I could never be alone
[Chorus:]
Take me down little Susie, take me down
I know you think you're the queen of the underground
Send me dead flowers by the mail
Send me dead flowers to my wedding
And I won't forget to put roses on your grave
Well when you're sitting back in that rose pink Cadillac
Making bets on Kentucky Derby Day
I'll be in my room with my needle and my spoon
And another girl she gonna take my pain away
[Chorus x2]
And, I won't forget to put roses on your grave
The lyrics of "Dead Flowers" by Poison portray the feelings of isolation and disconnection from the upper class in modern society. The song starts with a scene where the singer feels excluded from a wealthy part of society as they are talking to their rich friends while the singer is in their "ragged company." The singer, in turn, redirects their attention to someone named Susie, whom they ask to take them down.
The chorus reflects a bittersweet twist as the singer requests Susie, the queen of the underground, to send them dead flowers every morning. The mention of dead flowers in the song symbolizes decay, abandonment, and neglect. The singer asks Susie to send these flowers to their wedding and promises to not forget to put roses on her grave. This indicates a sense of longing and regret for not fitting into society as they desire.
The song concludes with the singer painting the picture of them sitting alone while the rich are out betting, and they are resorting to drugs as a way to numb their pain. The mention of the lyrics "needle and spoon" is an allusion to the use of heroin.
Overall, "Dead Flowers" is a powerful song that captures the pain of being socially excluded and finding solace in unconventional means. The use of metaphors and dark imagery throughout the song make it a poignant and emotional listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Well when you're sitting there in your silk upholstered chair
When you're comfortably seated in your luxurious chair
Talkin' to some rich folk that you know
Engaging in conversation with wealthy acquaintances you're familiar with
Well I hope you won't see me in my ragged company
I hope you won't witness me being poorly dressed and accompanied by a rough group of people
Hell, you know I could never be alone
I'm not the type who can handle solitude
[Chorus:]
Refrain
Take me down little Susie, take me down
Bring me down, Susie
I know you think you're the queen of the underground
You believe you're the dominating figure among the unrecognized and subversive social groups
And you can send me dead flowers every morning
You can deliver decaying flowers to me daily
Send me dead flowers by the mail
Send me withering flowers via postal mail
Send me dead flowers to my wedding
Send me wilting flowers during my wedding ceremony
And I won't forget to put roses on your grave
I'll make sure to put flowers on your burial site as a sign of remembrance
Well when you're sitting back in that rose pink Cadillac
When you're comfortably seated in your luxurious car
Making bets on Kentucky Derby Day
Placing wagers on the day of the Kentucky Derby
I'll be in my room with my needle and my spoon
I'll be in my private space with my drug paraphernalia
And another girl she gonna take my pain away
Another female will help alleviate my emotional distress
[Chorus x2]
Refrain twice
And, I won't forget to put roses on your grave
I'll make sure to put flowers on your burial site as a sign of remembrance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jaggers
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