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
Last Song
Poison Lyrics
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You were my light
When the others wronged me
You did me right
When I look in your eyes
Don't tell me lies
You tell me the truth
This is all I've got
This is all I'd say
If this were my last day
This is my last song
It's all I got
If I bare my soul
Don't you break my heart
Won't you sing along
This is my last song
It's all I got
So don't you break my heart
Wrote down these words
Put them in this song
I play it for you
Pray they don't come out wrong
Cause all I've gots my word
I give it to you
Now it may not be much
It's the best that I can do
This is all I've got
This is all I say
So please don't walk away
This is my last song
It's all I got
If I bare my soul
Don't you break my heart
Won't you sing along
This is my last song
It's all I got
So don't you break my heart
If this were my last breath
Of my last day
My last chance
This is what I'd say
I thank you for the laughter
Sorry for the tears
Time to say goodbye
I say goodbye
After all these years
You shouldn't have broke my heart
The lyrics to Poison's song The Last Song focus on the theme of farewell and appreciation of a loved one who has been a constant support. The singer talks about how the person he is addressing has always been his guiding light, especially during difficult times when others had mistreated him. When the singer looks into this person's eyes, he expects honesty and the truth. He acknowledges that the words of this person have been a source of solace and strength for him.
The song's chorus implies that this is the last song that the singer will write before he leaves; he pours his heart out and asks the person not to break his heart. He acknowledges that the only thing he can offer is his word, and he hopes that it is enough. The singer pleads for the person to listen to his last song, which is a prayer that he has not messed it up. He admits that he has nothing else to give and begs the person not to walk away.
In the second verse, the singer explains that he has written down his feelings and put them into the song he is playing, hoping that they come out right. He hints that the person he is addressing might be aware of his shortcomings, and even though what he has is not much, it is the best he can do. The bridge emphasizes that if this were his last breath, he would thank the person for the good times and apologize for the bad ones, and say his final farewell.
Overall, the lyrics to Poison's song The Last Song beautifully capture the poignancy of a final goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
When I lost my way
I was lost, but you guided me.
You were my light
You were my beacon of hope in the darkness.
When the others wronged me
People have hurt me, but you never did.
You did me right
You treated me with kindness and respect.
When I look in your eyes
When I see you, I can tell if you're lying or not.
Don't tell me lies
Please be honest with me.
You tell me the truth
You're truthful with me.
Your words, they get me through
Your words give me strength and help me persevere.
This is all I've got
All I have is this song to express my feelings.
This is all I'd say
These are the words I would speak if I had no other opportunity.
If this were my last day
If I knew this was my final day on Earth.
This is my last song
This song may be my final creation.
It's all I got
It's everything I have to offer.
If I bare my soul
If I reveal my true self to you.
Don't you break my heart
Don't hurt me, even though I'm vulnerable.
Won't you sing along
Please join me in this moment of connection.
Wrote down these words
I wrote this song from my heart.
Put them in this song
This song is the embodiment of my emotions.
I play it for you
I share it with you because you're important to me.
Pray they don't come out wrong
I hope that my words aren't misinterpreted or misunderstood.
'Cause all I've gots my word
All I can offer is my promise.
I give it to you
I entrust you with my word and my heart.
Now it may not be much
It's not a grand gesture or display of wealth.
It's the best that I can do
I can only offer what I have, nothing more.
So please don't walk away
Please don't leave me, my heart is in your hands.
If this were my last breath
If I knew I only had one breath left.
Of my last day
On the final day of my life.
My last chance
My final opportunity.
I thank you for the laughter
Thank you for the happiness we shared.
Sorry for the tears
I apologize for the pain I caused you.
Time to say goodbye
It's time to part ways.
I say goodbye
This is my farewell.
After all these years
Despite the passing of time and the ups and downs, my feelings haven't changed.
You shouldn't have broke my heart
In hindsight, if you never hurt me, maybe I would have been able to express my feelings earlier.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, BRUCE ANTHONY JOHANNESSON, RIKKI ROCKET
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@terrii.Law444
1st Kisses R Everything.
You Left Me First...
How was your Life Without Me...
Soo Beautiful😘
I Bet,,,,, When you kept Going..
I Miss You Soo.... Much.
It's the thought of you leaving I cannot Bear.
I Lost You Twice..
Still couldn't find a Kiss Like Yours😘🌋😇👼
@uppercut70
I pine for the past....Don't be sad those days are behind us, be happy we lived them! Great times, great friends, great music, great memories!
@chefscorner7063
@Stu Pidasso+ Now we know what our parents meant when they said, "I remember in the good ole days".... Our "Good ole Days" were the 80's and I wouldn't trade it for anything, including the good and the bad. I was the perfect age (17 in 1980) to experience the Teen scene and then the over 21 scene which lead me to be a catering Chef for the Studio's and independents. I worked on the Unskinny Bop video for Poison feeding the crew and Band (Brett was really a nice guy). It's all of those experiences that made me who I am today. Much stronger mentally, a passion for living life one day at a time, yet also looking towards the future and becoming nonjudgmental towards others. Having said all that, I'd go back in a second to live it all over again with just a few minor changes!! Not so much use of "Party Favors". LOL ;)
@Lerxstification
@@chefscorner7063 It seems you survived the party favors scene just fine. You are almost 60 now, right, going strong! Those were awesome years for sure!
@chefscorner7063
@@Lerxstification Totally Awesome Years to be sure!!! Unfortunaly, my body is catching up to all the things I did to it while being indestructible (during my 20's and early 30"s). Ugghhh!!! LOL... ;)
@tammypugh
Dam miss the older days
@Heinreichnicus
I love this song so much I play everyday to remind me just to do it. If we wait, the opportunities will lost. So life just go ahead do it even there are failures or rejection. Live life everyday like its the end
@irabasham507
My wife knows my wishes to play this at my funeral. Need I say more.
@islandgirltai7431
Feelin’ it 💫❤️🩹 couldn’t say it better myself. Thanks for taking the words right out of my heart.
Thank you! My dear long lost friend
@staceydugger1191
I absolutely love Bret Michaels and Poison i will never forget the first time i heard them back in the 80"s... What i would give to go back in time because i would do things different
@thomasbriel8559
Stacey Dugger seen poison 3x at the Nassau Coliseum