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
Ride The Wind
Poison Lyrics
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Streets of stone
Modern warriors
Saddle iron horses of chrome
Taste the wild
Lick the wind
Like something they never saw before
Steel made of soul and sin
Rebels born without a care
(And the day he listens)
Only to fly where eagles dare
And the night she whispers
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
(Ride the wind)
(Never coming back again)
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
Painted flesh
Loyalty
Humble pride
Just as far as the eye can see
Stories told
Two old friends
Of battle scars and lonely bars
And nights the rain wouldn't end
Here's to withered eyes wearing gypsy smiles
(And the day he listens)
Here's to lovely ladies and a million miles
And the night she whispers
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
(Ride the wind)
(Never coming back again)
Ride the wind
I'm still the bravest soul in sin
Burning till the night is done
Of all the truths and lies
And stories of riders in the sky
They say only the bravest try
Where eagles and angels dare to fly
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
(Ride the wind)
(Never coming back again)
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
Ride the wind
Never coming back again
(Ride the wind)
(Never coming back again)
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
The opening line “Hearts of fire, streets of stone” sets the scene for an adventure that is fiery, passionate and dangerous. The singer is a modern warrior who rides a motorbike (saddle iron horses of chrome) and lives to taste the wild and lick the wind. The onlookers who see him ride by are amazed and stunned, dropping their jaws to the floor, as if they are witnessing something they have never seen before. The singer is made of steel that is both soulful and sinful, and is a rebel without any care. He only wants to fly like eagles and never come back again until he touches the midnight sun.
In the second verse, there is a reference to painted flesh and humble pride, suggesting that the singer is a tattooed and proud biker who wears his heart on his sleeve. He has travelled far, and has many stories to tell. He has seen many battles and suffered scars, and has also spent lonely nights in bars, with rain pouring outside. But he remembers them all, and looks back on those days with pride. The chorus is repeated, as the singer talks about how he is burning till the night is done, and how the bravest try to fly where eagles and angels dare to. The song ends with the chorus being repeated, with the singer never coming back until he touches the midnight sun.
Line by Line Meaning
Hearts of fire
Passionate hearts burning with desire
Streets of stone
Sturdy and unwavering streets ahead
Modern warriors
Strong and bold fighters of current times
Saddle iron horses of chrome
Mounting powerful, metal horses with shiny exteriors
Taste the wild
Experience the untamed and uncontrolled nature of life
Lick the wind
Take in the raw essence of existence, without inhibition
Like something they never saw before
A new and exciting phenomenon that overwhelms them
Their jaws dropping to the floor
Incredible awe and amazement at what they are witnessing
Steel made of soul and sin
Determination mixed with wickedness drives them
Rebels born without a care
They are born free, without worries
(And the day he listens)
Possibly a transition to a new character or situation
Only to fly where eagles dare
A brave and daring spirit that takes on challenges others avoid
And the night she whispers
Another possible transition or introduction of a new character
Ride the wind
Take a bold journey into the unknown
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
This journey represents a permanent departure from their former life and a quest to achieve their ultimate goal
(Never coming back again)
Reaffirming the notion that this decision is irreversible
Painted flesh
Tattooed bodies proudly displayed
Loyalty
Showing allegiance to friends and companions
Humble pride
A sense of self-worth without arrogance or boasting
Just as far as the eye can see
As far as they can imagine or dream
Stories told
Sharing tales and experiences with each other
Two old friends
Long-time comrades who have been through a lot together
Of battle scars and lonely bars
Challenges and hardships that have left a permanent mark, and the solitary moments that followed
And nights the rain wouldn't end
Facing a never-ending storm that reflects the difficulties they have encountered
Here's to withered eyes wearing gypsy smiles
Paying tribute to those who have overcome significant obstacles and still find happiness
(And the day he listens)
Introducing possible variation or contrast to the previous character
Here's to lovely ladies and a million miles
Acknowledging the beauty of women and the endless possibilities of life
I'm still the bravest soul in sin
Embracing their flaws and imperfections as they continue their fearless journey
Burning till the night is done
Passionately pursuing their goals until the end of their lives
Of all the truths and lies
Navigating the complex and often murky waters of life
And stories of riders in the sky
Legends of brave people who dared to challenge the unknown
They say only the bravest try
Recognizing the courage required to take that leap
Where eagles and angels dare to fly
Referencing the beauty and wonder of nature and the divine
Never coming back again
Going forward with conviction and certainty in their heart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bobby Dall, Bret Michaels, Bruce Anthony Johannesson, Rikki Rockett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@luissolisv
Hearts of fire
Streets of stone
Modern warriors
Saddle iron horses of chrome
Taste the wild
Lick the wind
Like something they never saw before
Their jaws dropping to the floor
Steel made of soul and sin
Rebels born without a care
(And the day he listens)
Only to fly where eagles dare
And the night she whispers
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
(Ride the wind)
(Never coming back again)
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
Painted flesh
Loyalty
Humble pride
Just as far as the eye can see
Stories told
Two old friends
Of battle scars and lonely bars
And nights the rain wouldn't end
Here's to withered eyes wearing gypsy smiles
(And the day he listens)
Here's to lovely ladies and a million miles
And the night she whispers
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
(Ride the wind)
(Never coming back again)
Ride the wind
I'm still the bravest soul in sin
Burning till the night is done
Of all the truths and lies
And stories of riders in the sky
They say only the bravest try
Where eagles and angels dare to fly
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
(Ride the wind)
(Never coming back again)
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
Ride the wind
Never coming back again
Ride the wind
Never coming back until I touch the midnight sun
@JHoglife
I’m 54 years old and STUCK IN THE 80’s,and I’m NEVER comin out 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@chris9348
Hell Yeah!
@garyebelhar9453
65, I’m right there with ya!
@user-sm9bl2vf7m
Same here rock on never stop
@sportydreamer
🤟❤️🔥Long Live the 80’s!
@tasosvougiatzis3002
Getting close to 50 years old I think it's time to bring back the crazyines of the 80s it's still somewhere
inside us
@gms77777
Agree, I'm game!
@wd3650
Iam copying your comment!!!!....to good enjoy!
@guykelley8532
Let's do it Brother....
@marcinmioduski5748
Now you're talking😋