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 JĂ€rvinen
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
I Won't Forget You
Poison Lyrics
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And think of how things could have been
And when I look back
I remember some words you had said to me
It's better to have lost at love
Then never to have loved at all
(I won't forget you)
Even though I could
I won't forget you baby
(I won't forget you)
Even though I should, yeah
Sometimes in my head
I can still see pictures of you
And I laugh to myself
When I think of all those crazy things that we used to do
Although miles come between us
Just between you and me
I won't forget you baby
(I won't forget you)
Even though I could
I won't forget you baby
(I won't forget you)
Even though I should, yeah
I should let you fade away
But that just wouldn't be me
Oh, baby
Although miles come between us
Just between you and me
I won't forget you baby
(I won't forget you)
Even though I could
I won't forget you baby
(I won't forget you)
Even though I should, yeah
I won't forget you baby
(I won't forget you)
Memories slowly fade
I won't forget you baby
(I won't forget you)
And all the plans we made
I won't forget you baby
The lyrics to Poisonâs song I Won't Forget You are about holding on to memories of a past love. The singer in the song is reminiscing about a person they used to be with and all the moments they shared together. They think about how things could have been different and recall some words that were said to them. The line, âItâs better to have loved at love, than never to have loved at all,â suggests that even though the relationship may not have worked out, itâs still worth it to have experienced love.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase âI wonât forget you babyâ and acknowledges the fact that the singer could forget their past love, but they choose not to. They still have memories of the person in their head and see pictures of them. Even though miles separate them, the feeling of love lingers.
The last verse talks about how the singer should let go and forget about the person, but they canât because thatâs not who they are. The song ends with the line âmemories slowly fade,â suggesting that although time may pass and memories may become less clear, the love and connection still remains.
Overall, the lyrics to I Won't Forget You are a sentimental reflection on a past relationship and the struggle to let go of someone who has had a significant impact on one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Late at night I close my eyes
During the night, when I am alone, I start to reminisce about the past.
And think of how things could have been
I wonder how different things would be if events from the past turned out differently.
And when I look back
Remembering the past causes me to reflect on what's happened since.
I remember some words you had said to me
I recall some of the things you said, which still stick with me today.
It's better to have lost at love
Even though love can be painful and challenging, the experience is worth having.
Then never to have loved at all
Having never loved would have left me without any fond memories of the past.
I won't forget you baby
No matter how much time passes, I will always remember you.
(I won't forget you)
I repeat this line as a reminder to myself and to the listener.
Even though I could
I have the option to forget about you, but I choose not to.
Even though I should, yeah
Others may think it's time for me to move on and forget, but I can't bring myself to do it.
Sometimes in my head
Occasionally, I have vivid memories of you that replay in my mind.
I can still see pictures of you
I visualize your face and the times we shared together.
And I laugh to myself
Thinking about these memories brings me joy, even though they're in the past.
When I think of all those crazy things that we used to do
I reminisce about the times we had together, which were often filled with wild and fun activities.
Although miles come between us
We may be far apart, but our memories and feelings still connect us.
Just between you and me
What we shared was private and meaningful, just between the two of us.
I should let you fade away
It's natural to move on from past relationships, but I must intentionally remember you.
But that just wouldn't be me
I am simply not wired to forget about you, despite what others may say.
Memories slowly fade
Over time, memories may become less vivid, but they will always be with me.
And all the plans we made
I hold onto the hope and dreams we once had for the future, even if they've changed.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, BRUCE ANTHONY JOHANNESSON, RIKKI ROCKET
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@larry5356
Late at night I close my eyes
And think of how the 80s were
And when I look back
I remember some words you had said to me
It's better to have lost at love
Than never to have loved at all
I won't forget you 80s music
(I won't forget you)
Even though I should
I won't forget you 80s
(I won't forget you)
Even though I should, yeah
Sometimes in my head
I can still remember pictures of the 80s
And I laugh to myself
When I think of all those crazy things that we used to do
Although miles come between us
Just between you and me....
Everyone sing along!!!
@thegteam4349
Age 18 to 50 went by in the blink of an eye. Now at 50, itâs hit me in a way I cannot put into words properly, just how damn short life really is.
@jhiggs1335
Fuck Brother I am 52 and I Hear you 100% Yes I wish I could Go Back.But Live on...
@brianjohnson6053
Scars tell the stories gentleman.
@yellowguy4004
Daughters account. I'm just 33 and it's already hitting me
@patriciaholloway
Just turned 50 in February this year. I feel good but also sad sometimes. It's a difficult range of emotions to navigate for so many reasons. My kids are grown now, my grandparents just memories..... damn. Not to mention all the doctor appointments for check-ups and screenings, ugh.đ
@EPstroker
Yep 50 here too. The 80s was the decade we started figuring stuff out and exploring "things" lol. What a great time to be a teen. No cell phones and no stupid internet......we actually went and found things to do and stuff to get into.
@DavidBrown-no5zt
I'm 58 years old/Young and I'm very thankful to be part of a chosen generation that was privileged to be able to hear what music actually sounds like when placed in the right hands!
I thank the band Poison and all the bands that gave of their time and their talent to make it all happen!
Please share this with the younger generations so that they don't miss out on what music is!!
As we've always said,
Turn it up and rock and roll!!
Thank you!!
@rustymullins6623
Same age as youâŠyou wrote it just like i would haveâŠawesome!
@duggancruz
53. brother and still hanging inđgreat comment.
@danielmitchell3686
I agree đŻ 57 here still listening the greatest 80s yes sir never will see another