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
Sacrifice
Poison Lyrics
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Tonight we make it
You give me an inch
I'm gonna take it
I'll steal your love
Like a thief
To be as one
Don't look back and have no regrets
Like beasts of prey we must feed on it
I'll be your one, your one and only
To feel me burn come close and hold me
Flesh and blood sacrifice
Melts the heart like fire and ice
Flesh and blood like fire to ice
Are you willing to sacrifice
There's no more time
Don't think about
The flame will die
If you doubt
It's a game of
Love and hate
To lose it all's
A chance we take
Come to me and take my hand
It's in the fire that we must stand
I'll take you down under my gun
Our flesh and blood will be as one
Flesh and blood sacrifice
Melts the heart like fire and ice
Flesh and blood like fire to ice
Are you willing to sacrifice
Our blood runs deeper than a river
The less you need the more I'm gonna give you
And give you but good
Flesh and blood sacrifice
Melts the heart like fire and ice
Flesh and blood like fire to ice
Are you willing to sacrifice
Flesh and blood sacrifice
Melts the heart like fire and ice
Flesh and blood like fire to ice
Are you willing to sacrifice
Flesh and blood sacrifice
Melts the heart like fire and ice
Flesh and blood like fire to ice
Are you willing to sacrifice
The opening lines of the song "Like animals, tonight we make it" immediately sets the tone for a nocturnal and primal experience. The song version of "good and evil", love and hate, is presented as an all-consuming and dangerous force, with the lines "To lose it all's/A chance we take" conveying a sense of recklessness in the face of the all-consuming power of the flames of passion. The repeated phrase "Flesh and blood sacrifice" drives home the idea that the characters in this song are willing to go to any lengths to be together, even if it means sacrificing themselves.
The chorus is a plea from the singer to their beloved, asking them if they are "willing to sacrifice" for the relationship, with the "flesh and blood" reference indicating that this isn't just a casual fling. The repeated lines "Melts the heart like fire and ice/Flesh and blood like fire to ice" hint at the tumultuous and destructive nature of the passion described in the song, with the love both warming and melting the heart while also threatening to freeze it over.
Overall, "Sacrifice" can be seen as a cautionary tale, warning listeners about the dangers of giving into desire and losing control. The lyrics suggest that passions can be all-consuming and dangerous, with the chorus asking if the singer's beloved is willing to take the risks involved in such a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Like animals
We will approach this endeavor with a raw passion and desire that emulates the instincts of the animal kingdom.
Tonight we make it
We will seize the opportunity and make this moment count.
You give me an inch, I'm gonna take it
You've shown me a small sign of interest and I will use it to my advantage and pursue you further.
I'll steal your love like a thief
I will take your love without warning or remorse, just as a thief would steal a prized possession.
To be as one is my belief
My ultimate goal is to be completely united with you in heart, mind, and body.
Don't look back and have no regrets
We must move forward without hesitation and not dwell on any past mistakes or decisions.
Like beasts of prey we must feed on it
Our desire for each other is primal and we must indulge in it to fully satisfy ourselves.
I'll be your one, your one and only
I will dedicate myself to you and you only, leaving no room for anyone else in my heart.
To feel me burn come close and hold me
If you want to feel the intensity of my passion, you must come closer to me and hold me tight.
Flesh and blood sacrifice melts the heart like fire and ice
Giving ourselves to each other, both physically and emotionally, will ignite a passionate fire but also have the potential to coldly break our hearts.
Are you willing to sacrifice
Are you willing to take the risk and give yourself to me completely?
There's no more time, don't think about
We must act now and not spend any more time contemplating our decisions.
The flame will die if you doubt
If you doubt or hesitate, the passion between us will fade away.
It's a game of love and hate
Relationships are a balancing act of positive and negative emotions.
To lose it all's a chance we take
There is a risk in giving ourselves completely to another person, but it's a chance worth taking for the possibility of a deeply fulfilling connection.
Come to me and take my hand
Take the first step towards me and I will guide you to our shared destiny.
It's in the fire that we must stand
Our relationship will face challenges and pain, but it's in those moments that we must remain strong and united.
I'll take you down under my gun
I will lead the way in our relationship, ensuring that my intentions are clear and that we both know where we stand.
Our flesh and blood will be as one
Through our physical and emotional connection, we will become a unified entity of shared passion and commitment.
Our blood runs deeper than a river
Our connection is stronger and more profound than any physical obstacle that may come between us.
The less you need, the more I'm gonna give you
The more secure and content you are in our relationship, the more love and commitment I will offer you in return.
And give you but good
I will give you everything that I have to offer, with no reservations or conditions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, BRUCE ANTHONY JOHANNESSON, RIKKI ROCKET
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@metjovi
What I love about this band is how simple their sound is. Simple lyrics, simple chorus, simple beat. Bret Michaels doesn't even bother himself trying to hit high notes. Just cool catchy tracks to hang around having a good time. Poison rocks!
@silvosil6216
Finally someone else who understands that virtuosity isn't everything. Congratulations bro!🤘💖
@invasionofyourprivacyl.a5445
It's not that bret not bothered to reach a high note. He just can't. So he make his music with poison suits to his ability to sing
@BaronVonBielski
This is an excellent riff.
@andymks2694
How old r u now?
@lynnrae6430
Poison hands down has some of the best sounding guitar riffs
@shayh.3556
C. C. Deville is an underrated guitarist
@michaelfletcher1890
Absolutely!! This riff is in my top 3 fav Poison songs. "Life Loves a Tragedy" is my all-time favorite!!
@kiskis7514
блюзовые и рок н рольные рифы. эта музыка насыщена роковой культурой, самый смак.
@jjrj8568
Mick Mars was better